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November 26, 2009 / Front Page

Barnyard friends

Three first graders perform in a Thanksgiving-themed play in the H.G. Olsen Elementary School gym on Thursday, Nov. 19. More...

Season of sharing: Food, toys needed

Toy Roundup While you’re out Christmas shopping, don’t forget the 12th annual Emergency Services Toy Roundup. The collection of toys began on Friday, Nov. 13, and will continue through Friday, Dec. 18. More...

Council declines to release Kovacs early

Parsons named interim manager

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

The Port Aransas City Council has selected the town’s planning and projects manager, Dave Parsons, to be interim city manager after Michael Kovacs leaves the position. More...

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White may switch which race he’s in

Dave McNeely

Even though rumors have continued that Houston Mayor Bill White may shift his election goal from the U.S. Senate to governor, White said Friday that’s not the case. More...

Editorial

Penalities should not affect law abiding officials

The citizens of Rockport and Pflugerville should be up in arms over a suit their city councils have filed in an effort to take the teeth out of the Texas Open Meetings Act. More...

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Fishing

FISHING REPORT

Tuna, kingfish and redfish are all on this week’s menu

The weather, and therefore the fishing, was a mixed bag this week. A stormy weekend kept offshore boats in, but earlier in the week, the weather was beautiful. More...

Trout to talk about

James Lemley of Port Aransas, left, andJoe Ryberg of Carlsbad, Calif. caught these trout fishing off the north jetty on Tuesday, Nov. 17. More...

Braggin’ rights

Tyler and Jennifer Morpurgo of Colorado, from left, Jacob Alegria of Norias and Jesse Mayo of Riviera caught these vermilion snapper, kingfish and shark on Sunday, Nov. 22. They fished aboard the Wharf Cat out of Fisherman’s Wharf with Capt. More...

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Obituaries Free Access

Gilluly

George T. Gilluly , of Fredericksburg and a former resident of Port Aransas, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the age of 94. More...

Cline

Mimi Cline of Boerne and Port Aransas died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. More...

Weekley

W.B. “Bill” Weekley, of Kyote, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in San Antonio, at the age of 82. He was the father of Mary (Tom) McDonnell of Port Aransas. Weekley was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Dallas, to Bert F. More...

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Look for these stories and more in tomorrow's South Jetty: Free Access

• Boat parade to light the night Saturday • Remember Pearl Harbor? More...

Wind as power source aired

BY DAN PARKER dan@portasouthjetty.com

A new source of energy for Port Aransans could be blowing in the wind. More...

Queen crowned

Port Aransas High School senior Emily Scott gets her crown adjusted by her escort, Tanner Merrill, after being crowned following the Marlin game on Friday, Nov. 20. See Page 9A for a photo of the homecoming court. More...

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Island Life

Walk off the turkey with friends Friday

Get out of the house, walk off those extra calories and learn something new about the beach. The monthly free, guided beach walk, led by Shirley Fischer, will start at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, under the purple flag next to Horace Caldwell Pier. More...

Appreciation reception

Outgoing City Manager Michael Kovacs, third from left, was honored at a reception on Monday, Nov. 23, at the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist Bureau. More...

Docents raising funds for museum with a drawing for dinner for six

Port Aransas Museum docents will sell tickets for a drawing for a dinner for six at the Family Center IGA, 418 S. Alister St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 and Jan. 23. More...

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Youth

H.G. Olsen parents to meet Dec. 2

Parents and grandparents of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are invited to participate in a support group focused on helping young children succeed in school. The Positive Parent Support series will meet on Wednesday, Dec. More...

Homecoming queen and her court

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EDUCATION NOTES

Keys to success in basketball

Marlin basketball is a living, growing, rich tradition of success. In the 30 years that Marlin basketball has been part of the landscape, we have seen some amazing accomplishments, witnessed great plays and players. More...

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Sports

Lady Marlins claim Classic title

CHAMPIONSHIP PUTS RECORD AT 6-0

BY PHIL REYNOLDS phil@portasouthjetty.com

Port Aransas’ Lady Marlins emerged at the top of the heap from last week’s Marlin Classic Tournament held in Port Aransas, with a 4-0 tournament record. Banquete took second place in the tourney, with Sinton in third place. More...

GAME AT A GLANCE

Lady Marlin Varsity vs. IWA

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Scoring by Quarters 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 S F-13 Odem Cancelled S-14 PA JV Tourney T-17 IWA J V: 22-43 V: 55-26 Th-S 19-21 Marlin Classic Champs! 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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