They were part of this year’s beach cleanup. They helped clean up and paint the Port Aransas Animal Shelter. They washed the fire engines at the fire department. They’ll help run the Kiwanis Beach Dash next month. They were part of Port Aransas’ Centennial celebration in October, and the Port Aransas Education Foundation is indebted to them One of them […]
Highway, ferry system on new district engineer’s radar
A proposed multi-million-dollar expansion of State Hwy. 361 in Port Aransas still isn’t completely funded, but this town has a chance to get the funding it needs during this Legislative session, according to a transportation official. “It has a very viable potential to go forward,” said John A. Casey, the new district engineer in charge of the Corpus Christi office […]
11TH ST.
City looking at which option to place on ballotPort Aransas City Council members will consider at least three different options for large-scale improvements to 11th Street when they gather in a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, according to Mayor Keith McMullin. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at council chambers, 710 W. Avenue A. To finance improvements, the council expects to put a proposed bond issue […]
Dine Around patrons may sample tasty tidbits Monday
Soak up the flavor of Port Aransas as you treat your taste buds to a culinary sampling of many area restaurants, boutiques and galleries. The 14th annual Dine Around, sponsored by the Port Aransas Merchants Committee, will be held Monday, Jan. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Restaurants will offer tasty tidbits of their specialties while shops and boutiques dish […]
Art Center to host two exhibits in February
Bidding opens Friday, Jan. 30, in the annual “Hearts for the Arts” silent auction and exhibit at the Art Center for the Islands. It will be the theme of the First Friday reception on Feb. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the art center, 323 N. Alister St. The silent auction, featuring works with a Valentine theme, is a […]
Bargains to be had Saturday
KPAB Citywide Garage SaleBargain hunters will want to get a good night’s rest before heading out to the Citywide Garage Sale on Saturday, Jan. 29. More than 50 garage sales will be held at locations all around Port Aransas. A listing of participating homes is provided on Page 4A. Maps will be available after 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 27, and all day […]
Beach walkers will comb for treasures Friday
Recent low tides may make for some interesting beachcombing. Beachcombers wanting to learn more about the “treasures” that wash ashore on area beaches are invited to a free, guided beach walk tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 28. Participants should meet guide Shirley Fischer at 9 a.m. under a purple flag on the beach at Horace Caldwell Pier. Sponsored by the City of […]
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. Lap swim: noon to 1 p.m. Call 749-2416 for more lap swim hours and information. • Computer Center, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; […]
‘Opal’s Baby’ nears full term
Last performances of “Opal’s Baby” will run tonight, Thursday, Jan. 27, and also Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. The production is showing on stage at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 St. Hwy. 361. The play is a comedy by John Patrick, directed by Larry Paton, about Opal, an irrepressible woman who lives in a […]
Groundhog stroll set Tuesday
Will we have an early spring this year? Find out at the annual Groundhog Day Shadow Stroll on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Join the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department at 10 a.m. to find Phillip, distant cousin to the famed Punxsutawney Phil. Walkers are invited to meet at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion in Roberts Point Park to join others […]
