August 27, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Three by the sea

From left, three-year-old triplets Lucy, Peyton and Megan Riley of Cypress are suited up and well-equipped for buckets full of fun at the beach in Port Aransas on Sunday, Aug. 23. They are the daughters of Michael and Shannon Riley. More...

Marina to get dock, ramps, haul-out facility

Part of capital improvement program under way by city
BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

A floating dock, rebuilt ramps and a boat haul-out facility are among major construction projects set to get under way relatively soon at Dennis Dreyer Municipal Marina. More...

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Obamacare gets mixed reviews

Dave McNeely

Various Texans view the health care reform effort by President Obama and congressional Democrats, in comparison to the state’s record on health care, very differently. • From U.S. Sen. More...

Big numbers for summer of ’09

Mary Henkel Judson

Did you read the South Jetty last week? If you didn’t, you missed the story about a 16.19 percent increase in the sales tax allocation generated by retails sales here in June. More...

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Fishing

Women anglers to compete for best billfish, tuna, wahoo, dolphin

The Texas Women Anglers Tournament, in which only women may compete, (although men may serve as guides, deckhands, captains, cabana boys or provide moral support) begins with registration tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 28. More...

Snook catch

Tim Wilson of San Antonio, right, released this 33-inch snook along the shoreline of Charlie’s Pasture on Sunday, Aug. 23. His daughter, Mackinzie, caught a 24-inch redfish that day as well. More...

FISHING REPORT

Fish remains a puzzle

Last week Ryan Reagan at Dolphin Dock reported a dogtooth tuna and a fang- fish, both caught about 130 miles offshore. It turns out that the fangfish is probably not a fangfish. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Abdo

Paul Scott Abdo of San Antonio, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. He was 41. Abdo was a 1986 graduate of Port Aransas High School. More...

Moody

Jesse Carroll Moody Jr., 75, died Aug. 18, 2009. He was a longtime resident of Port Aransas. Moody was born in Abilene to Jesse Carroll Moody Sr. and Louise Fryar Moody. He was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.A. More...

Sawyer

Robert L. Sawyer, 70, died Aug. 11, 2009. He was a former resident of Port Aransas and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8967. More...

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Coming in Thursday's South Jetty . . .  Free Access 

 • The Port Aransas connection to the Little League World Series: One proud grandma • Ferry 101: How does the system work? • Open Beaches Act could become part of state Constitution • Community to pay respects to island's More...

Services for Viola Bujan slated Thursday  Free Access 

 Viola Mildred Thompson Bujan of Port Aransas died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. She was 97. More...

Golf carts:

City looks at ordinance to keep them street-legal after Sept. 1
BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

A new state law scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. More...

Surge is the word

New guidelines base evasive action in hurricanes on storm surge, not category
BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

The National Weather Service has a message for Texas coastal residents who consider only a hurricane’s wind speed category when deciding whether to evacuate. That message is: Don’t. More...

Island Life

Beachcomb with friends Friday

Ever wish you had a beach guide with you when you’re beachcombing? You can. Join Shirley Fischer at the monthly free, guided beach walk at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, under the purple flag next to Horace Caldwell Pier. More...

For posterity

Greg Villasana shoots a photo of himself and his son, Ben, in Ben’s firstgrade classroom on Monday, Aug. 24, the first day of school, at H.G. Olsen Elementary School. Ben’s new teacher is Lindsay Rohrbacher, who is new to the district. More...

Poetry competition set for Friday

Come out for a rhymin’ good time at the Sand Slam on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Tarpon Ice House, 321 N. Alister St. Presenting poets must sign up by 7:30 p.m., and the performance starts at 8 p.m. More...

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Youth

In line

In a line of students at H.G. Olsen Elementary School are, from left, second graders Sailor Arnold, Quinn Kandra, Maddie Garlough, Matt Groseclose, Brandon Maldonado, Michael May and Blake Boysen. More...

New PAHS grad

Thomas Teller of Port Aransas is the newest member of the class of ’09. He received his diploma from Port Aransas High School in early August. Teller is now attending Austin Community College, studying music composition. More...

Dancing teachers

As a surprise for students, teachers turned on some recorded rock music and danced into the H.G. Olsen Elementary School gym during a welcome-back assembly held on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 24. More...

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Sports

Batter up!

Softball teams should register for fall league

It’s time get break out the balls, bats and gloves and head for the diamond. The Port Aransas Softball League will kick off the softball season for adults next month. Teams may register now by calling Butch Findley at 749-5554. More...

Brundrett Middle School Port Aransas HIgh School

Cross-Country Schedule

AUGUST 29 Moody HS (Cole Park) 30 Bake Sale IGA See story SEPTEMBER 5 Miller HS/MS (West Guth Park) 6 Bake Sale IGA HS 12 Beeville HS/MS (Veterans Memorial Park) 19 UTSA HS (Brooks City Base) 26 Port Aransas HS/MS OCTOBER 3 Round Rock HS (Old Set More...

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Island Agenda  Free Access 

Island Agenda

DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: swim lessons, water exercise and lap swimming. Open daily except Mondays for open swim, 1- 6 p.m., and more. Call 749-2416 for lap swim hours and information. More...

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