July 15, 2010 RSS feed / Island Life

Steering toward victory

  |width=250|height=212|link=node|align=left] Winning the Regatta de Amigos was nice, but it wasn’t the victory over nine other boats that made the voyage such great experience, Patti Hart said. More...

Casting call for ‘Opal’s Baby’

Auditions to be held Sunday through Tuesday

The Port Aransas Community Theatre has scheduled auditions for the upcoming production of “Opal’s Baby.” Auditions will be held on 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, July 18-20, at the theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361. More...

Third Saturday art sale to be held this weekend

Stop by the Art Center for the Islands’ on Saturday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the Third Saturday Sale. Between 40 to 50 artists will offer 10 to 30 percent, or more, off their work. More...

Freedom

Yes, I know Independence Day has already passed, but I am going to write about the freedom that we have every day of the year. More...

Art Center to hold centennial poster contest

The Art Center for the Islands is holding a Centennial Celebration Commemorative Poster Contest. Artists are welcome to submit artwork in watercolor, acrylic, oil, prisma color, or pen and ink. More...

Beach walk to be Friday

Anyone wanting to learn about the treasures that wash ashore along our island’s beaches are invited to a free, guided beach walk on Friday, July 23. More...

Workers tear down hazardous building

Just because you may have seen construction equipment at the former Ray McDermott site on Harbor Island doesn’t mean a new company is about to move in. More...

On a search for perch

in the 75th Deep Sea Roundup Piggy Perch Contest on Friday and Satuday, July 9-10. More...

Possible suicide attempt stopped at jail

A Port Aransas police officer is being credited with saving the life of a Port Aransas man who apparently tried to commit suicide in the city jail. More...

Historic photos, clippings stolen from Boatmen group

Historic photos and newspaper clippings were stolen from a large Port Aransas Boatmen scrapbook at the Civic Center during the Deep Sea Roundup, Boatmen associates said. The theft occurred sometime between 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8, and 2 p.m. More...

Cyclist hurt in crash; is airlifted to hospital

A man who hurt his neck in a fall from a bicycle on Saturday, July 10, remains hospitalized after being taken by Halo Flight to Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial in Corpus Christi. More...

PAISD awaits effects of new TAKS policy

It’s not clear yet exactly how a new Texas Education Agency method of deciding which students will pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests will affect the Port Aransas ISD. More...

Spirited volunteers

Deep Sea Round-up chairman Bruce Staffel presents awards to, from left, JoAnn Page, Linda Zahn and Michelle Sowers for their work as volunteers for the Port Aransas Boatmen, the organization that runs the Round-up. More...

Sales taxes still not out of trouble

Overall Texas economic activity is no longer slowing, but there’s not yet evidence of solid growth in sales taxes, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said this week. More...

Crowd of cormorants

Cormorants gather atop a roosting spot at the Leonabelle Turmbull Birding Center on Friday, June 9. More...

Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., 749-7334

Workshops and classes: • Reed basket making: Saturday, July 17, 1 to 5 p.m. Bun basket and liner with Mary Sorrells. More...

Mustang Island in history’s path

COUNTDOWN TO THE CENTENNIAL

here. Indeed, during those decades some significant pieces of Texas and American history swept onto Mustang Island or through its north pass. More...

City manager streamlines administration

New Port Aransas City Manager Robert Bradshaw has reorganized city administration, reshuffling who reports to whom. More...

Love and courage: The story of Peg Leg

FOR THE BIRDS

If you seek encouragement, inspiration, or the evidence of exemplary behavior, observing the complicated nature of birds will offer many lessons and insights. The bond between mates and their dedication to their young is remarkably revealing. More...

Be in the know

CHIEF CONCERNS

In the event of severe weather, the city may issue an evacuation advisory, a voluntary evacuation recommendation, or a mandatory evacuation order. More...

Residential yard

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Frog and Toad’ musical opens tonight at PACT

“A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS” begins today, Thursday, July 15. More...

Birding experts to talk of adventures tonight

Dr. Joan Holt and Scott Holt will discuss “Tales of Birding and Other Adventures in Port Aransas” tonight, July 15. The free seminar is part of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department’s H.E.L.P. More...

A day at the museum

Giving Port Aransas Museum displays the once-over on Saturday, July 10, are, from left, Billy Cobb of Liberty Hill, his wife, Jessie, Christal Alexander of Georgetown and her son, Haylon Hernandez, 13 More...

Hooks donate tickets for July blood drive

Donate blood in July and receive tickets to a Corpus Christi Hooks game. The Corpus Christi Hooks have donated tickets for giving the gift of life. More...

Island grass of questionable character

While they probably cover some 75 percent of our island’s surface, grasses don’t excite much attention or interest. Too common? Well, yes. Not interesting? Depends. Not important? Wrong, wrong! More...

City Council will discuss music district

One more time, now? The Port Aransas City Council is set to conduct a third reading on a proposed ordinance that would create a music overlay district, or M.O.D. The council is scheduled to consider the M.O.D. More...

Made in the shade

Relaxing wth beers under faux palm trees on the beach recently are, from left, Victor Hernandez, Kelsi Hickman and Michael Berman, all of Fredericksburg. More...

PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE BLOTTER

TUESDAY, JULY 6 10:06 a.m. • Harassment was reported in the 800 block of Tarpon Street. 10:28 a.m. • A person reported a burglary in the 600 block of Sand Key Drive. 1:20 p.m. More...

NUECES COUNTY PRECINCT 4 CONSTABLE’S BEAT

TUESDAY, JULY 6 3 p.m. More...

Summer surprise: Bisques

BILL SLINGERLAND

Although summer has started and many people do not consider soups summer food, there is a type of soup that is light and delicious that is made with seafood and just perfect for the summer. The type of soup is a bisque. More...

Legendary lensman

George Gongora aims his camera at a subject at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas on Thursday, June 24. More...

City Council Agenda

REGULAR MEETING - 5 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 15 , 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 710 W. AVE. A

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE AND PRAYER, CITIZEN COMMENTS AND REPORTS 3. FINANCIAL REPORT: A. Discussion and take appropriate action on June Financial Report. B. Quarterly review of investments. 4. More...

Ratted out -- literally

RACHEL PEARSON

Hello, Port Aransas. I’m officially ending my long hiatus from writing this column. I’d like to say it was because I was “so busy becoming a doctor,” but the truth is I was sad. More...

Golf cart infractions may draw citations

DRIVERS ADVISED TO STAY OFF STATE HWY. 361, KEEP KIDS FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL

Passed just last year, a city ordinance regulating how golf carts may be operated in Port Aransas still is fairly new. More...

Ferry delays expected through fall

Work continues

Construction at the ferry ramps is causing traffic delays this summer, but Ferry Operations Manager Howard Gillespie said efforts are being made to keep the delays as minimal as possible. More...

Migration already starting

Migration The birds are back! Even though summer is just beginning here, many shorebirds are already on their fall migration routes, stopping on local Gulf beaches and back-bay flats. More...

Small shark, mighty bite

Meet a diminutive shark that snacks on “cookies” made not of flour and sugar, but of tuna or whale. At 16-22 inches in length, the cookie-cutter shark is one of the smaller denizens of the deep. More...













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