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All clear

Cool temps, wind send red tide south

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

A recent cool front has pushed red tide largely away from Mustang Island beaches, and some more northers are needed to reduce it more, a scientist said. More...

‘No-kill’ status for shelter on hold

Shelter needs new roof, AC, supporters say

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

If the city’s animal shelter ever becomes a no-kill shelter, it’s not going to be anytime soon. More...

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Opinion

Despite its flaws, America is great

Dave McNeely

State Rep. Mark Strama tells of talking recently to a group of college students from Venezuela that was visiting Texas as part of a trip put on by the United States State Department. More...

Merchants need year ’round support

Mary Henkel Judson

There’s a commercial on TV touting the purchase of heartworm prevention medication for pets over the Internet. One of the benefits, the commercial says, is that it saves a trip to the veterinarian. More...

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Fishing

Record catch

Angler Kevin Sparks, left, of Arlington, and Capt. Ty Brawley with the Texas state record 17.4-pound escolar Sparks caught aboard the Scat Cat out fo Fisherman’s Wharf on Sunday, Oct. 18. More...

FISHING REPORT

Flounder, amberjack rules to impact fishing

The rules, they are a changin’. Flounder fishing rules will change in November (see story page ) and amberjack fishing will close tomorrow, Friday, Oct. More...

Amberjack fishing closes Friday night

If you haven’t caught an amberjack by Friday night, you’re out of luck until next year. More...

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Obituaries Free Access

Services held for Sarah Jane Maxham Free Access

Burial to be in Vermont

A rosary and funeral service have been held for Sarah Jane Maxham of Port Aransas. Maxham, 41, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in a Corpus Christi hospital. More...

Zahn

Margaret Earline Zahn, 86, died on Oct. 14, 2009, in Richland Hills. She was the mother of Charles (Linda) Zahn of Port Aransas. Zahn was born April 18, 1923, in Jackson, Tenn. to Earl and Myrtle Pruett. More...

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Coming in Thursday's South Jetty . . .

• Fall Back Festival offers wine, music, food, fun and a Halloween costume contest! • Wind power ordinance under study by city • Best defense against swine flu is a good offense • Halloween parade is Friday at 5 p.m. More...

Play is at 7 -- not 7:30 p.m. tonight Free Access

The production of 'Alice in Wonderland' will be at 7 p.m., not at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Oct. 23, as reported in the South Jetty due to incorrect information provided. More...

Street bids pave way for additional work

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

An unexpected $1.3 million windfall to the city is expected to finance street and drainage work all over town, including the full length of Alister Street, Port Aransas officials said. More...

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Island Life

JELM Center October Calendar

Monday 8 a.m. Aerobics Pollock Center 10 a.m. Writer’s Workshop JELM Library 12:30 p.m. Bridge JELM Library Tuesday 10 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks JELM Library 10:30 a.m. Weight Loss Support Group JELM Library 1 p.m. More...

Donate ‘stuff,’ buy bargains at PW garage sale

It’s time to make room for the holidays, so clean out your closets and give all that stuff to a good cause. The Community Presbyterian Women will accept donations of items for its semi-annual garage sale on Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. More...

Poetry competition is Friday

Take advantage of the last opportunity this year to attend the Sand Slam on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Tarpon Ice House, 321 N. Alister St. Poets must sign up by 7:30 p.m., and the performance starts at 8 p.m. More...

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Youth

Red Ribbon Week coming

H.G. Olsen Elementary and Brundrett Middle School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, with a variety of activities. More...

Marlin spirit

Brundrett Middle School seventh grade cheerleaders, above, show their stuff at the Marlin Booster Club Spirit Dinner at Roberts Point Park Monday, Oct. 19. More...

SCHOOL MENUS

OCTOBER 26 - 30

MILK SERVED WITH ALL MEALS More...

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Sports

Marlins, Lady Marlins step up pace for district

So much for warm-ups. From here on out, everything counts. The district cross-country meet is Monday, Oct. 26, and the Port Aransas High School Marlins and Lady Marlins are ready to run. More...

BMS runners get preview of district course Saturday

Brundrett Middle School’s crosscountry team got a sneak preview of what the district competition will be like when they competed in the Carroll High School Invitational Meet at West Guth Park in Corpus Christi on Saturday, Oct. 17. More...

Brundrett Middle School Port Aransas HIgh School Cross-Country Schedule

OCTOBER 26 District HS/MS West Guth Park NOVEMBER 7 Regional HS (Brooks City Base) 14 State Round Rock HS (Old Settlers Park) HS Coach: Steve Reaves MS Coach: Javier Mendoza 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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