January 19, 2012 RSS feed / Island Life

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Carving class

A group of folks take part in a woodworking class sponsored by Joint Effort Leisure Ministries (JELM) at Community Presbyterian Church on Monday, Jan. 16. More...

Murph surfs

Don Murphy of Port Aransas rides a wave near Horace Caldwell Pier as the setting sun casts golden reflections on the surf. The water’s cold this time of year, but surfers stay warm in head-to-toe wetsuits. More...

Getting some air

Nick Walston, an employee of the CCAC firm, looks over a new condensing unit that CCAC recently installed on the roof of the Port Aransas Civic Center to provide the facility with better air conditio More...

Historical talk slated Jan. 30

“Assault on Mustang Island” by Guthrie Ford will be the next Winter Lecture Series presentation on Monday, Jan. 30. The free lecture will be held at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St., at 7:30 p.m. More...

Phillips is named to dean’s list

Lia Phillips of Port Aransas has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Schreiner University in Kerrville. More...

Girl Scouts launch cookie sale

Be on the lookout for Port Aransas Girl Scouts offering packages of tempting treats: It’s Girl Scouts cookie time! The annual cookie sale began on Sunday, Jan. 15, and runs through Feb. More...

Just a drill

Crew members spray water from fire hoses aboard the Michael W. Behrens ferry boat on Friday, Jan. 6. More...

Home Tour

Eight homes open for viewing Jan. 28

Set aside Saturday, Jan. 28, to take the opportunity to see inside some of Port Aransas’ amazing homes. The 24th annual Tour of Homes on Mustang Island will include eight coastal homes, never before included in the tour. More...

Super Bowl fans may need to get creative

TV, cable stations’ stalemate continues
DAN PARKER REPORTER

If you are a Port Aransan who has cable TV and you want to watch upcoming Super Bowl XLVI at home, you might consider buying a VHF antenna for your television. More...

Mathews gets art nod

Christi Mathews, a member artist at the Art Center for the Islands, has been named featured artist at the Redbone Gallery in Islamorada, Fla. More...

Top citizen to be named

Announcement coming Jan. 26 at chamber event

The 2011 Citizen of the Year and new officers and directors of the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce- Tourist Bureau will be announced at the chamber’s annual celebration on Thursday, Jan. 26. More...

Port Aransan is ‘Veteran of the Day’ at Disney World

Port Aransan Robert Heisterman was named the Veteran of the Day at the Disney World flag-lowering ceremony on Dec. 13, Heisterman’s 70th birthday. More...

Port Aransas man charged with child computer porn

A Port Aransas man was in federal custody on Monday, Jan. 16, facing charges of child pornography after authorities reportedly found instances of porn on his computer. Scott Randall Atchison was arrested on Dec. More...

CHIEF CONCERNS

Miranda: What you didn’t know

“You have the right to remain silent.” How many times have we heard this statement on TV or at the movies? More...

PASTOR’S PEN

Jesus’ writing in the sand

Have you noticed that most anytime we start pointing fingers at someone else, we find ourselves caught as well? More...

Learn photo care at 3Ls talk Tuesday

Learn about “Preserving Your Precious Memories” at the next Lunch, Leisure and Learning workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at noon in the Pollock Center, 129 S. Alister St. More...

Sales tax rebates slow down

Port Aransas sales tax rebates slumped sharply in January, posting only a 5.32 percent increase over the previous month, according to figures from Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs. More...

Friday matinee promises laughs

It’s the end of the week, so treat yourself to a Friday matinee in Port Aransas. The public is invited to spend an afternoon laughing at the antics of comedian Red Skelton tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 20, beginning at 3 p.m. More...

Give blood

Donors may visit IGA on Saturday

January is National Blood Donor Month, according to The Coastal Bend Blood Center. They are encouraging donors to give blood now to help combat the shortage of donations typically given during winter months. More...

Book club alters meeting date

The Ellis Memorial Library Book Club has changed the date of its next meeting to Tuesday, Feb. 21. Previously scheduled for the week before, on Feb. More...

Winter Sounds slated Monday

Check out a country music performance by one of Port Aransas’ own, Melissa Brooke. Brooke is a Port Aransas High School senior who recently cut her second album and plans to begin a radio tour after graduation in May. More...

‘Opal’s Million Dollar Duck’ soon will be ‘cooked goose’

The end is nearing for the Port Aransas Community Theatre’s “Opal’s Million Dollar Duck.” The production wraps up with final performances tonight, Thursday, Jan. 19, as well as on Friday and Saturday, Jan. More...

Amos to show ‘head shots’ at a public lecture tonight

Don’t miss an informative talk by animal rehabilitator and beach monitor Tony Amos tonight, Thursday, Jan. 19. More...

It’s a hot potato! Bake is tonight

The Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas invites you to fill your belly at its annual Potato Bake tonight, Thursday, Jan. 19. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. in the conference center at Sandcastle Condominiums, 800 Sandcastle Drive. More...

On assessing

Making a point during a presentation on Thursday, Jan. More...

City offers beach walk in pier area

Beachcombing is a favorite pastime for many beach lovers. More...

Sandy Awards to be presented

Who’s the best performer from the Port Aransas Community Theatre’s 2011 season? Mark your calendars to attend the ninth annual Sandy Awards to find out. More...

Texas Exes honor Mayer as outstanding teacher

A Port Aransas teacher, Melanie Mayer, is one of 10 high school and two elementary teachers named as outstanding this year by Texas Exes, The University of Texas at Austin’s alumni association. More...

Behind the mask

Clad in her Marlin costume, eighth grader Josie Yeargain, dressed as the Brundrett Middle School mascot, shows some spirit at a basketball game against Kenedy opponents in the BMS gym Jan. 12. More...

Chamber participates in Coastal Bend Travel Fair

Representatives from the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist Bureau will make their way across the ferry on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to take part in the sixth annual Coastal Bend Travel Fair . More...

Donations sought for VFW annual benefit

Area businesses or individuals willing to donate auction items to help the Moore McDonald VFW Post 8967 with its annual fundraising auction, dinner and dance are being sought. More...

Cruise for a cause

A crowd gathers on the deck of the Island Queen II just before it departs the Woody’s Sports Center docks for a champagne cruise on the evening of Friday, Jan. 13. More...

Roaring norther

Scenes from the blustery norther that struck Port Aransas on Jan. More...

Dine Around features Port Aransas eateries

Those who take part in the 15th annual Dine Around will have a chance to sample some tasty Port Aransas fare. More...

Panel will talk about diabetes

A tale of a personal journey with diabetes is the next Brown Bag lecture on Wednesday, Jan. 25. A combination of presenters will discuss the disease beginning at noon at the Port Aransas Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

MONDAY, JAN. 9 5:08 P.M. • An officer told a boy who was shooting at birds in the 100 block of North On the Beach with a homemade bow and arrow to take the weapon home. 6:12 P.M. More...

CONSTABLE’S BEAT

FROM NUECES COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 4, RECORDS TUESDAY, JAN. 10 1:22 A.M. • A deputy cited a motorist on State Hwy. 361 for speeding. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 9:27 P.M. • A deputy assisted city offi cers at an assault at State Hwy. More...

PORT ARANSAS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE AND PRAYER 3. PROCLAMATIONS Proclaiming January School Board Recognition Month. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Discussion on Dune Permit and Beachfront Construction Certificate Application, Island Retreat I Dune Walkover. B. More...

Working out

Delores Olson of Minneapolis, Minn., takes part with others in an aerobics class on a recent day at the Pollock Center. More...

Yum!

George and Janice Dempsey of Denver, Colo., were among the many who stopped by the H.G. Olsen Elementary School cafeteria on Sunday, Jan. More...

Strumming songs

Dozens of folks, many of them Winter Texans, gather most every Tuesday and Friday evening at the Pollock Center for ‘Golden Oldies’ sessions in which friends and strangers alike jam together on country tunes, folk songs and other musical More...

Book sale slated Feb. 4-5

Clear some space on your book shelves, Ellis Memorial Library’s 26th annual book sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 4 and 5. More...

Winter dance is Wednesday

Dust off those dancing shoes, the JELM (Joint Effort Leisure Ministry) Center is kicking off its 2012 dance schedule with a Winter Dance on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Pollock Center. More...

Health Fair 2012

Free testing, information, more on Saturday

Learn about traditional and non-traditional medical services available in the Coastal Bend on Saturday, Jan. 21. Port Aransas’ second annual health fair will be held in the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St., from 9 a.m. to noon. More...

Rotary to host fish fry, dance

A plateful of fish and live tunes to dance those calories away awaits those who attend the Rotary Club’s annual Fish Fry and Dance on Saturday, Jan. 21. Doors will open to the Civic Center, 700 W. Ave. More...

Sailing away

A group of folks leave Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor on a catamaran cruise aboard the S/V Isla on Thursday, Jan. 5. More...













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