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Leaders of the pack

Leaders of the pack Port Aransas High School cross-country runners led the pack off the starting line at the state More...

Farewell reception for Kovacs slated Monday

A farewell reception for City Manager Michael Kovacs and his family will be held Monday, Nov. 23. Residents are invited to the event sponsored by the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce- Tourist Bureau. It will be from 4 to 6 p.m. More...

Citizen of the Year

Fucik recognized for work with church, KPAB, PAPHA, PAISD, city advisory committees, more

John Fucik earned his second and third standing ovations for being named 2009 Citizen of the Year on Thursday, Nov. 12. More...

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Olson: Disagree without being disagreeable

Dave McNeely

Perhaps it takes a former American diplomat to raise the question: Why has our political discourse become so uncivil? More...

Editorial

Fucik epitome of Citizen of Year

Seeing John Fucik named Citizen of the Year was one of those experiences that makes you feel good all over. More...

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Fishing

Georgetown man takes a ride on a whale shark

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

Larry Chambers isn’t exactly sure why he jumped off his boat while 50 miles offshore and climbed onto the back of a passing whale shark more than 35 feet long, and hung on for a ride. More...

Tuna line-up

John Dowling and friends from Fort Worth display the catch of yellowfin tuna from a private tuna floater trip aboard the Pelican with Capts. Clinton Clark and John Brennan out of Deep Sea Headquarters on Friday, Nov. 13. More...

FISHING REPORT

Yellowfin are offshore, redfish are in the bays

The weather has been almost as good as the fishing this week in Port Aransas. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Schmitt

Arthur Joseph Schmitt of Port Aransas died on Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. He was 84. He was born to LD and Arthur Schmitt in Forth Worth on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1925. More...

New activities coming to JELM

December will bring even more activities to the Joint Effort Leisure Ministries, and tickets are on sale now for another trip. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, two tai chi classes will be offered on Tuesdays by Pearl Fedoronczuk. More...

JELM Center November Calendar

Monday 8 a.m. Aerobics Pollock Center 10 a.m. Writer’s Workshop JELM Library 10:45 a.m. Line Dancing Practice session Pollock Center 12:30 p.m. Bridge JELM Library 7 p.m. Culture Club JELM Library Tuesday 8 a.m. More...

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First responders have needs, but still in pretty good shape

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

The Port Aransas City Council is expected today, Thursday Nov. 19, to discuss the idea of buying a new platform truck to replace a similar vehicle for the town’s volunteer fire department. More...

Royalty

The Port Aransas High School homecoming duchesses are, front, from left, seniors Emily Scott and Katelin Dupnik and junior Chelsea Perez; and, back row, from left, sophomore Bridget Aycock and freshman Anna Roberson. More...

Early deadlines are set for Thanksgiving edition

The South Jetty will go to press early next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. That means an early deadline for news and advertising. News and advertising materials must be turned in by noon on Monday, Nov. 23. More...

Island Life

Little Chapel on the Hill tours planned

Two tours of the Little Chapel on the Hill are scheduled on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, at 3 p.m. More...

Shopping party at museum is set for Friday

Support the Port Aransas Museum and do a little Christmas shopping. The museum will hold a fun Holiday Shopping Party in the gift shop tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. More...

Gifts galore

Port Aransas Museum docent coordinator Mary Hammond, left, and Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association president Nancy Phillips display some of the items that will be available for sale at the museum Holiday Shopping Party tomorrow, Fri More...

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Youth

EDUCATION NOTES

Student council prepares students

Student council is an extracurricular activity in which students participate. Students in each grade can run to become a student council representative. More...

Howe selected as candidate

H.G. Olsen Elementary School fourth grader Sierra Howe has been selected as a candidate in the Distinguished Youth of Texas Scholarship and Recognition Program to be held Nov. 27-29 in San Antonio. More...

PAISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETINGS 6 P.M., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009-- ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance II. COMMENTS A. Public Comments B. Board of Trustee’s Acknowledgements III. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATION IV. REPORTS A. Business Reports 1. More...

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Sports

Ladies open with big win

Bloomington handed 55-26 loss on Lady Marlin hardboards

The Lady Marlins opened their varsity basketball season on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with a 55-26 win at home over Bloomington. “It was an awesome opening night for us,” said Coach Stephanie Cowen. More...

JV ladies gain experience

The Port Aransas JV Tournament was played over the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 15. The Lady Marlins’ first round game with Woodsboro was cancelled due a scheduling conflict with Woodsboro’s football playoffs. More...

2009-10 Lady Marlins Port Aransas High School Basketball Schedule

Date Opp Time/Score November T-10 Bloomington JV19-25;V 55-26 Th-12 PA JV Tourney See stories F-13 Odem Cancelled S-14 PA JV Tourney See stories T-17 IWA J V: 22-43 V: 55-26 Th-S 19-21 Marlin Classic V (Homecoming -- 11/20) M-23 Aransas Pass JV/V 5P 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 Sundays and Mondays for open swim, 1- 2 p.m., Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m. and more. More...

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