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Breakers' Dozen

Spring Break 2010

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELIZABETH K. WEAVER/SOUTH JETTY Enjoying the beach in Port Aransas were these Spring Breakers from Forest Lake High School in Forest Lake, Minn. More...

Final five

List of potential city managers released

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

A search committee has released the names and resumes of the five men that the group has chosen as the top candidates to soon become the next city manager of Port Aransas. More...

A second race formed for school board on the last day to file, Monday, March 8, as Tanya Chambers filed for Place 6, held by Rick Adams who has filed for re-election. No contests formed for city council or the water district board. More...

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Opinion

Political Cartoon

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Hispanics face challenges in elections, etc.

Dave McNeely

elections, etc. Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo’s defeat in the Republican primary might have surprised some folks, since incumbents who hugely outspend their challengers usually win. More...

Time to step up to plate for SandFest

Mary Henkel Judson

Few would argue that SandFest is one of the biggest attractions Port Aransas has to offer. More...

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Fishing

FISHING REPORT

Bay anglers report more redfish caught

As the water warms up a little more each week, so does the fishing. Redfish catches reported were up significantly this week in the bays, along with black drum and sheepshead. More...

A.J. grande

Hollis Schussler of Manor caught this 96-pound amberjack on Saturday, March 6. Schussler fished aboard the Dolphin Express out of Dolphin Dock on a 12-hour trip with Capt. Tim Oestreich. More...

Meat haul

These anglers caught blackfin tuna, amberjack, ling, vermilion snapper and kingfish on Sunday, March 7. They fished aboard the Gulf Eagle With Capts. Keith Schoolcraft and Clint Clark out of Deep Sea Headquarters. More...

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Obituaries Free Access

Achilli

Eugenie Achilli, a former resident of Port Aransas, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was 87. More...

Skate park to open March 20

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

Dude! The new skate park’s opening soon! Construction is wrapping up on the skate area at Port Aransas Community Park, and city officials have scheduled a ribbon cutting and dedication event for noon on Saturday, March 20. More...

Audit of city finances $731,883 surplus cash

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

A recently completed yearly audit has found that the city’s finances are in good shape, and even included a surplus of $731,883 from the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 last year. More...

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McMullin's statement was incomplete Free Access

Here is statement in full

Due to a technical error, the statement by Port Aransas mayoral candidate Keith McMullin that appears in the Thursday, March 11, edition of the South Jetty is incomplete. More...

Butch Ousley injured Free Access

Hospitalized after two-vehicle accident

Longtime resident was riding motorcycle More...

Insider tips on what to do in Port Aransas

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

Psst! You want the inside skinny on Port Aransas fun this holiday? If you haven’t visited our town much, following are some insider tips that will make your Spring Break an entertaining one. The Spring Breaker’s dozen: 1 More...

Pretty pelican

Brown pelicans aren’t always just brown in color. Above, a member of the species shows a variety of hues while posing for a newspaper photographer on the south jetty. The birds are year-round residents. More...

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Island Life

Learn yoga on the beach free on Saturday

Get a start on fitness for spring at Yoga on the Beach Saturday, March 13. 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...

Museum tours of chapel scheduled

If you haven’t visited the Little Chapel on the Hill, you’re missing one of the gems of Port Aransas. Two tours of the chapel will be given on Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, at 10 a.m. More...

Last three performances of ‘Blithe Spirit’ this weekend

This weekend brings the final three performances of the Port Aransas Community Theatre’s production of Noel Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit.” The play can be seen Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 11 – 13, at 7:30 p More...

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Youth

Project Grad seeks vendors and talent

Project Graduation is providing a venue to show off your talents and sell your crafts at its 2010 Country Fair on Saturday, April 17. The event will feature an all day fair and a Port Aransas Idol Contest. More...

Pizza party!

Restaurateur Jay Kenigsberg serves free pizza to first graders as a reward for their performances in a Read-AThon program that recently was completed at H.G. Olsen Elementary School. More...

Spring Break art camp starts Monday

It’s not too late to register for the Spring Break Youth Art Camp. The camp, for students in third through fifth grades, is being offered at the Art Center for the Islands Monday through Friday, March 15 - 19, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. More...

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Sports

Champs!

Marlins take trophy at their own tourney

BY PHIL REYNOLDS
phil@portasouthjetty.com

The Port Aransas Marlins fought their way upward through four games of the second annual Third Coast Baseball Tournament here to emerge Saturday on top of the eight participating teams. More...

Marlin Varsity Baseball

FEBRUARY 26 – Sat. Agua Dulce T 4:15 PM MARCH 1-Mon. Benavides H 7 PM 4-6 Third Coast Tourney Port Aransas 4-Thurs. Faith Academy 4 PM 4-Thurs. Charlotte 8 PM 5-Fri. Louise 6 PM 6-Sat. TBA TBA 11-Thurs. Nixon-Smiley Ty. 7:30 PM 13-Sat. More...

JV Marlin Baseball

FEBRUARY 25-27-Thurs.-Sat. Gregory-Portland JV Tournament MARCH 1-Mon. Benavides H 4:45 PM 5-Fri. Ingleside (Wh) T 5 PM 5-Fri Ingleside ( Bl) T 7 PM 9-Tues. Banquete H 6 PM 11-13-Thurs-Sat. Skidmore-Tynan JV Tournament 15-Mon. 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 Monday. Open swim: Tuesday through Thursday,1- 2 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. More...

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