November 11, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Fast on their feet

Dillon Martin, foreground, and other Port Aransas High School basketball players run from side to side during a drill in a practice at Doyle Marek Gym. The Marlins’ first game of the season is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. More...

Marlins take second at state  Free Access 

Cross country team competed in Round Rock today

The Port Aransas High School Marlins cross country team took second place in state competition at Round Rock today, Saturday, Nov. More...

On to state!

Members of the Port Aransas High School boys’ cross-country team line up for well-wishers to shoot their photo after the team arrived back in town after taking second place in regionals on Satur More...

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GOP has majority -- what happens now?

Dave McNeely

Nov. 2, 2010, was not a good day for bunches of incumbent Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives. More...

Some ‘stuff’ isn’t just ‘clutter’

Mary Henkel Judson

every time.). However, I’m not ready to go so far as to reduce my worldly goods to that which can fit in two carry-on bags. More...

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Youth

EDUCATION NOTES

Taking the wide view of education

The Port Aransas ISD is constantly trying to choose the most appropriate scope and sequence for curriculum. As a teacher, I also have to continually reevaluate my weekly and daily learning objectives. More...

Marlin Mania

Basketball talent and some weird talents were on display at Marlin Mania at Doyle Marek Gym at Port Aransas High School on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The event raised more than $3,100 to help pay for trips to out-of-town basketball tournaments. More...

Council: Mandatory drug testing unneeded

BY PHIL REYNOLDS
phil@portasouthjetty.com

School board members will hear tonight, Thursday, Nov. 11, recommendations from the school district’s school health advisory council that the district not institute mandatory drug testing for students. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Bird

Mabel Elma Bird of Port Aransas died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Bird was born July 11, 1914 in Erie, Pa. to William and Ida (Dool) Reynolds. More...

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Island Agenda  Free Access 

Island agenda

DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park More...

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Nov. 18 edition has been 'put to bed'  Free Access 

Look for these stories and more:

 • Danielle Villasana is going to great lengths, literally, to raise cancer awareness. • A camera and related equipment that former Mayor Claude Brown says he left on his desk at city hall after he left office as mayor is missing. &b More...

Marlin, Lady Marlin court report  Free Access 

Marlins win, Ladies fall

 The Marlins posted season opening wins last night: Varsity, 60-49 over Ingleside; JV, 44-37. The Lady Marlins fell to a strong 3A Goliad team. Varsity: 29-51; JV, 27-38. The Marlin Classic starts tomorrow and runs through Saturday. More...

Salute to veterans

Tributes, music, U.S. Navy fly-over today at high school

Veterans Day in Port Aransas is celebrated in a grand manner. A program, honoring veterans of various military branches and wars, will be held today, Thursday, Nov. 11, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Port Aransas High School gym, 100 S. Station St. More...

Rigs away!

Feds require offshore rigs to ship out; anglers lament the loss of fish habitat
BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

Offshore oil and gas production platforms are favorite Coastal Bend fishing spots, but a number of the structures have been removed in recent months, and still more are scheduled for dismantling all over the Gulf of Mexico. More...

Island Life

Recycle electronics, plants, more

Texas Recycles Day is Saturday

Everyone will have a chance to help do something good for the environment and for others at Texas Recycles Day. More...

Model Ts coming Saturday

Port Aransan Bob Heisterman puts some final touches on his Model T fire chief’s car in preparation for a gathering of Central Texas Model T enthusiasts in Port Aransas this weekend. More...

Herons Happen! dinner and auction is Saturday, with preview on Friday

After much ado, those 40 colorful herons of the Herons Happen! “hatchings” are ready for homes. The Great Heron Release dinner and auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Port Aransas Civic Center, 700 W. Ave A. More...

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Fishing

Big tuna

Cody Freeby of Fort Worth caught this 99-pound tuna on Sunday, Nov. 7, while fishing in the Gulf. He was on a private charter out of Deep Sea Headquarters. More...

Tuna and more

These anglers fished a floater tuna trip on Sunday, Nov. 7, aboard the Pelican with Capts. Clint Clark and John Brennan out of Deep Sea Headquarters. More...

Is this my prince?

Robin Clark of Port Aransas fished with her family, Rob, Hailey and Robbie, on Sunday, Oct. 31. More...

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Sports

Marlins: Best offense is good defense

offense is good BY PHIL REYNOLDS
phil@portasouthjetty.com

Look for something different from the Port Aransas Marlins on the court this year. No, not fewer wins. Last year set the foundation for this year’s team. More...

New teams coming to Classic

Basketball fans will get a look at a few unfamiliar teams during this year’s Marlin Classic, set to run Thursday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 20. More...

Marlins cross-country make state

The Port Aransas Marlins crosscountry team will be in Round Rock Saturday,, Nov. 13, for a shot at the state cross-country title. The boys’ team came in second at the regional meet Saturday, Nov. More...

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