Landscaper Larry Cooey arranges sod at the corner of Alister Street and Avenue G on Monday, June 28. The
landscaping work was part of the conclusion of a Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. More...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In the event of severe weather, the city may issue an evacuation advisory, a voluntary evacuation recommendation, or a mandatory evacuation order. More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...