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July 9, 2009 / Island Life

Well-behaved visitors

Despite unusually crowded beaches with cars parked two deep on Saturday, July 4, no major incidents were reported to the police. More...

Parrot Heads perch tonight

Parrot Heads of Port Aransas will “phlock” on high tonight, Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the upstairs Tiki bar area of the Beach Lodge, 2016 S. On the Beach. More...

A pile of Jeeps

It may have looked like a wreck, but it wasn’t. More...

The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a resolution honoring Scott Holt for achievements he made during his career with the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. More...

Last swim lesson sign up is scheduled for Tuesday

Register for the final session of summer swim lessons at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. The two-week sessions will be taught at 9:40 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 21 - 31. More...

SandFest presents

Presenting proceeds from the annual Texas SandFest to local non-profit organizations is Elleece Calvert, event director, left, to Bobbie Mussett from Art Center for the Islands; Betty Crawford, SandFest treasurer, second from the right presenting to More...

Youngsters ‘Hope’ for big fish

Annual Capt. Hope Devlin Fishing Tournament raised money for scholarships

The 13th annual Capt. Hope Devlin Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 4, was a success for everyone involved, according to organizers. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

During the three-day July 4 weekend, police received 24 disturbance calls ranging from arguments to loud music. More...

CONSTABLE’S BEAT

NUECES COUNTY, PRECINCT 4

MONDAY, JUNE 29 6 p.m. A person was arrested for public intoxication on State Hwy. 361. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 1:45 a.m. A deputy responded to a dispute over money in the 300 block of Alister Street. FRIDAY, JULY 3 4 p.m. More...

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Business briefs features top level management additions, changes or promotions, professional continuing education or other business news that is not classified as marketing. Deadline for submissions is 10 a.m. More...

Klostermann, Weaver wed

Elizabeth Ann Klostermann and Justin Scott Weaver were married Saturday, June 20, at St. John Lutheran Church in Robstown. Both are former residents of Port Aransas. More...

PASTOR’S PEN

Real comfort

John 14:1-3 - “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house: Otherwise, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. More...

Rollins, McLeod to wed

Brian and Margaret Burks of Rockport have announced the engagement of their daughter, Tricia Lynn Rollins of Portland, to Cole Austin McLeod of Portland and formerly of Port Aransas. More...

A new Wharf

Ann Bracher Vaughan, from left, Don Morrison, Gary Rodgers, Tom Lovett, Debra Williams and Theresa Clanton cut the ribbon at the new Wharf Restaurant, 500 Cut-off Road. More...

FOR THE BIRDS

Deep in the ‘heat’ of Texas - observe the changes

To me, our Texas summers have always consisted of three months: June, July and August. By the second week in September, the weather begins to change (no joke – at least a Texan can tell that it’s changing). More...

Sunset Sounds concert is Friday

ALOHA DAVE AND THE TOURISTS TO PLAY

Relax on the waterfront and enjoy some island-style oldies and surf music at the Sunset Sounds concert tomorrow. The third Sunset Sounds concert of the season will be Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. More...

Yoga on the beach is set for Saturday

Enjoy the sunrise over the Gulf and stretch out at Yoga on the Beach Saturday, July 11. Nancy Myers will instruct the free class beginning at 8 a.m. next to the Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. More...

WIC mobile unit to visit

Representatives from the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutritional program will be in Port Aransas on Monday, July 13. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Family Center IGA parking lot, 416 S. Alister St. More...

Mayor wants tax issue aired in public

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Port Aransas Mayor Claude Brown’s tax situation likely will be discussed at a city council meeting July 16, but whether the matter will come up in a session that’s open to the public hasn’t been decided yet. More...

House Bill 3613 gives tax break to disabled vets

Texas veterans will get a tax break thanks to House Bill 3613. More...

Flying away

A roseatte spoonbill takes flight at the edge of Piper Channel on Friday, July 3. The roseatte spoonbill is the official bird of the city of Port Aransas. More...

Swim-a-thon donations are still being accepted

The Port Aransas Swim Team members swam their hearts out on Monday, July 6. Team members were participating in a Swim-a-Thon to raise funds for the team. Donors pledged various amounts per lap swum or donated a one-time set amount. More...

The sea takes, the sea returns

TONY AMOS

Last Wednesday, the day the South Jetty gets “put to bed”, I called up (editor) Mary (Judson) and desperately asked her if she still had time to put in a “lost” notice in the classifieds. More...

High heat:

Pound pup dies; city cools shelter