September 9, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Fun in the sun

Amanda Sanchez, 17, and her cousin, Trenton Sanchez, 12, both of San Antonio, enjoy some time at the beach in Port Aransas on Sunday, Sept. 5. More...

Whipped

Wind, rain lash island Monday
BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

The center of Tropical Storm Hermine struck more than 150 miles south of Port Aransas, but the storm’s winds and rains still lashed our town. Hermine’s tides flooded the beach, stranding some motorists. More...

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Texas Speaker’s power increases with longevity

Dave McNeely

Over the past half century, the power of the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has grown considerably. More...

Slower pace fine -- for a short while

Mary Henkel Judson

Whew! Another summer down and winter to go. I’ll admit it’s kind of nice to get back to a slower pace – for a while. More...

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Fishing

Matching set

Maria Morones of San Antonio caught two 28-inch redfish while fishing with her husband Mike Morones on Monday, Aug. 6. More...

Big game

Kerri Douglas and J.R. More...

IFA redfish, kayak tourney slated here this weekend

Anglers from far and wide will gather in Port Aransas this weekend, Sept. 10-12, for the IFA Redfish Tour and the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Boulanger

Patricia “Pat” R. Boulanger, 76, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2010. Boulanger was a longtime resident of Port Aransas and managed Beachhead Condominiums with her husband of 44 years, Roland J. Boulanger. More...

Munroe

William Alexander Mun- roe of Port Aransas died on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. He was 87. Born in Cherry Tree, Pa. on Sept. 9, 1922, he attended Virginia Military Institute where he joined the army to go to war in 1942. More...

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Island agenda

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Safford leaving Port Aransas  Free Access 

Heading for Angel Fire, NM

After 23 years in the pulpit at Community Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Richard Safford announced today that he is leaving Port Aransas. He is answering a call from a church in Angel Fire, N.M. His last Sunday will be Oct. More...

Nature preserve due more work with next phase

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

The preserve is going to get some more preservation. The city is scheduled to stop accepting bids today, Thursday, Sept. 9, for tens of thousands of dollars worth of improvements at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture. More...

Paving the way

30+ streets paved, more to come
BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

Nearly two years after voters approved a $4.9 million bond issue for roadwork, more than 30 Port Aransas streets have received extensive rehabilitation, and more is still to come. More...

Island Life

Garden Club to hold Texas-style event

Join the Port Aransas Garden Club at it’s first gathering for the 2010-11 year, “Ropesville Rodeo - A Centennial Celebration of Port Aransas.” More...

Sunset Sounds to rock stage Friday night

Pack up a cooler with snacks and drinks and make your way over to Roberts Point Park to enjoy an evening of live music in the park. More...

KPAB thanks community

The public is invited to Keep Port Aransas Beautiful’s annual appreciation celebration. This year’s theme is “It’s Our World for 100 Years Centennial Celebration.” The free event will be held Tuesday, Sept. More...

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Youth

EDUCATION NOTES

Gearing up at Olsen Elementary

Wow, this year has started off with a very positive feel. Being the new kid on the block, I feel like the students do on their first day in a new school or grade level. More...

Pleased to meet you

Port Aransas High School teacher Tiara Followell greets Joanne Petty and her granddaughter, Devon Ogg, during the PAHS open house on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Ogg is in Followell’s English II class. More...

PTO officers

H.G. Olsen Elementary School PTO officers for 2010-11 are, from left, Lisa Shelton, secretary; Melissa Shook, parliamentarian; Jenni Kite, treasurer; and Laurie Hanmore, president. More...

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Sports

Cross country runners show improved speeds

Only a few places were compiled for racers in the Saturday, Sept. 4, crosscountry meet at Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, but noting the times, coach Steve Reaves said he was very satisfied with the competition. More...

Port Aransas Softball League

Men Schedule

Jerry McDonald Field Alister Street @ Avenue C All Times are P.M. Thursday, September 9 7 Castaways vs. Island Boys 8. El Gato Charters vs. Wolf Jaw 9 Coast Guard vs. Shorty’s More...

PAISD Cross-country Schedule

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