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December 30, 2010 / Front Page

2010: Triumphs, tragedies

Like so many years, 2010 was a year of change in Port Aransas. A changing of the guard took place at almost every local institution, through retirement, death or a change in circumstances. More...

You could get a break on New Year’s Eve, if you’re cooperative and understand that you’ve over-imbibed. And while you’d better not shoot off any fireworks, firefighters will be standing by just in case. More...

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Drawing new districts not fun

Dave McNeely

Making laws is often likened to making sausage. You’re not sure you want to watch. But with lawmaking, it’s too important not to. More...

Let’s ‘plan’ to communicate in 2011

Mary Henkel Judson

Whether you make New Year’s resolutions or not, the new year is a good time to do a little evaluating and make some “plans” for the next few months. No pressure. Plans change. Plans are not resolutions. More...

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Fishing

Trout talks slated

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has scheduled a series of public meetings to gather information on spotted seatrout, commonly known along the coast as “speckled trout.” More...

A holiday gift from the sea

These anglers returned to the dock with kingfish and shark from an eighthour trip aboard the Pelican. They fished with Capt. Clint Clark out of Deep Sea Headquarters on Monday, Dec. 27. More...

Angling for a catch

An angler drops a line from Horace Caldwell Pier on Sunday, Dec More...

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Obituaries Free Access

Hellmers

William Craig Hellmers, 83, of Pekin, Ill., died on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010. He was the father of Rosilea “Rosie” (Thomas) Gueldner of Port Aransas. More...

Shotwell

Kenneth Shotwell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Dec. 19, 2010. Shotwell spent winters in Port Aransas and was an avid fisherman. As per his wishes, no service was held. More...

Rexford

Ray A. Rexford of Montezuma, Kan., and Port Aransas died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. He was 67. Rexford was born March 28, 1943, in Dodge City, Kan. to Chester and Nadene (Dowell) Rexford. More...

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McMullin one of five Texans tapped

For hurricane preparedness course

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

Port Aransas Mayor Keith McMullin is one of only five Texans who have been accepted for instruction in an intensive hurricane preparedness course at the National Hurricane Center in Florida. More...

Bradshaw pulls bid for Corpus Christi manager

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

Port Aransas City Manager Robert Bradshaw recently applied for the position of Corpus Christi city manager, but he withdrew from contention after learning that his name, along with the names of other applicants, was about to be made public. More...

Puppy love

Alex Porter of Port Aransas gets a big, wet kiss from a friend’s miniature dachshund puppy, Izzy. More...

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Island Life

Mountaineering in Alaska to be discussed

Parks and Recreation Brown Bag lecture

Dick Mooers, a seven-year Winter Texan from northern New York, will discuss his adventures of mountaineering in Denali National Park at the first Brown Bag lecture of the season on Wednesday, Jan. 5. More...

Cans and carts

Golf carts parade down Cotter Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 22, as part of the Cans and Carts Food Drive, a Christmas fundraiser to benefit less fortunate members of the Port Aransas community. More...

Begin New Year in a fit fashion

Walk or run, whichever you choose, just get yourself to the 2011 Meander for a little fitness to begin the New Year in a healthy direction. More...

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Youth

Pizza party for pupils

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EDUCATION NOTES

A gift for those who give to students

Before we went on our break for the Christmas holiday, I wrote a short letter to all of my staff wishing them a Merry Christmas and telling them how much I appreciate their hard work and all they do every day for the students of our community. More...

Strikers

The Strikers played in the under 10 division of the Port Aransas Youth Soccer League’s fall season. More...

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Sports

Tennis tourney moved to second Saturday, Jan. 8

The monthly round robin tennis tournament has been moved to the second Saturday of January, Jan. 8, since the first Saturday is New Year’s Day. The informal “just for fun” tournament will kick off with sign up at 7:45 a.m. More...

Youth basketball registration to be held Monday at BMS gym

Kids with hoop dreams will want to register for youth basketball season. The South Texas Athletics Club Youth Basketball League will hold registration on Monday, Jan. 3, at the Brundrett Middle School gym, 100 S. Station St., at 6 p.m. 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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