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Big new ferry arrives  Free Access 

Charles W. Heald is $6.4 million vessel
Ferry won't begin moving cars until this summer More...

Sunrise service set

A community-wide interdenominational Easter Sunday sunrise service will be held on April 24. The service will be a joint gathering of the Community Presbyterian Church, the First Baptist Church, St. More...

Easter egg hunt slated

The Port Aransas Rotary Club and the Easter Bunny will co-host the annual Easter egg hunt. Children up to 10 years old are invited to hunt for eggs and prizes. More...

Which way will it go?

11th Street residents weigh in on bond issue
DAN PARKER
REPORTER

Editor’s note: Port Aransas voters will go to the polls May 14 to decide whether to approve a proposed $6.4 million bond package to pay for extensive road improvements along nearly two miles of 11th Street, from Avenue G to Beach Access Road 1A More...

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Search for perfect system of governance

DAVE MCNEELY

The search never seems to end to find the perfect administrative structure for the state’s boards and commissions to oversee some of the state’s activities. Here are just a few of the changes being discussed: More...

Bond issue makes good sense

MARY HENKEL JUDSON

This will be my last word on the 11th Street bond issue that will appear on the Opinion page. Letters to the editor, however, will be accepted through noon Monday, April 25. More...

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Fishing

Chest-deep in fish

Getting in amongst the sea critters, Matt Keith of Georgetown casts his line while wade fishing at I.B. Magee Park. More...

The park, at dark

What could better than casting a line and enjoying a nice sunset? Not much, and this angler knows it as he tries his luck at J.P. Luby Pier at Roberts Point park. More...

Easy catch?

Brandon Callender, 13, of Falconer, N.Y., caught this 27-inch redfish while fishing the north jetty on Tuesday, April 12. This was his first time fishing and he caught the fish on his first cast. More...

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Alumni game cancelled  Free Access 

 The Port Aransas High School Alumni Game scheduled for Saturday, April 23, has been cancelled. PAHS baseball coach Brian Flack said the cancellation was due to schedule changes. More...

Kelsey Ortiz going to state  Free Access 

Places fourth at regional golf tourney

Kelsey Ortiz will represent Port Aransas High School at the state golf tournament on May 9 and 10. She placed fourth out of a field of 68 at the regional tournament. More...

Sand scenes

Seeming to annoy his creation, master sand sculptor Brad Goll of Austin (above) uses a wand to spray a water mist over a sand sculpture he was building at the 15th annual SandFest, held April 15-17 o More...

Mum’s the word

PAISD school trustees silent on budget cuts
PHIL REYNOLDS
STAFF WRITER

Other school districts in Texas may be announcing budget cuts and staff layoffs, but six of the seven Port Aransas ISD school trustees say they’re comfortable with not discussing exactly how the district will live with an anticipated state budg More...

Island Life

Beach walk set Friday

It’s not just sargassum weed that washes ashore on area beaches, but an assortment of seashells, too. To find out more, head to the beach for a free guided beach walk on Friday, April 22. Guide Shirley Fischer will be on hand at 9 a.m. More...

SandFest fun

A group of San Antonio area women party at SandFest on Saturday, April 16. SandFest was held on the beach between Sandcastle Drive and Access Road 1A. More...

Volunteers for summer needed

University of Texas Marine Science Institute

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do this summer? The University of Texas Marine Science Institute has several volunteer opportunities available that just may be that “something” you have been looking for. More...

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Youth

A team effort

Port Aransas High School students from the Kiwanis Key Club held a bake sale on Saturday, April 2, at the Family Center IGA. More...

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Sports

Olympic swimming medalist to visit Port Aransas May 24

Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Josh Davis will speak to Port Aransas ISD students on Tuesday, May 24, about knowing their gifts, being kind to others and working hard. More...

Regional, here we come!

Three individuals, two teams advance

Three individual Marlins and two teams will advance to regional track competition after placing, including a first place, in their events at the area level on Tuesday, April 12. More...

Swim team try-outs are on Saturday

It’s approaching swim season again! The Port Aransas Swim Team will hold tryouts and registration for new summer swimmers on Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Port Aransas Community Pool, 700 Clark Parkway. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Service for Wickham is Saturday  Free Access 

 A celebration of life for Andi Wickham will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The celebration will be at the Aransas Princess Condominium Conference Center, 720 Beach Access Road 1A. Wickham, 53, died April 9, in Cuero. More...

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