Visitors to Port Aransas for the Memorial Day holiday enjoyed music and dancing, left, and shopping, right, as well as the beach and other amenities. The holiday to honor soldiers who have fallen in the line of duty also is the official opening of the summer tourist season in Port Aransas. For more on the holiday activities, turn to Page […]
41 seniors ‘walk’ Friday
Graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. in gymThe two scholars who will lead the graduation parade at Doyle Marek Gym at Port Aransas High School at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, June 3, both plan to think about chemistry – at least tentatively. Valedictorian Kelsey Abel plans to go to Southwestern University in Georgetown and major in chemical engineering. She will attend an innovative “threetwo” program that sends […]
Q&A with new councilman
Editor’s note: Edwin Myers is the newest face on the Port Aransas City Council, elected in an uncontested race for Place 5 on May 14. Myers replaced Rick Pratt, who couldn’t run again due to term limits. Myers, 39, has lived in Port Aransas, on and off, since 1994, and he is the general manager of Kody’s Restaurant and Bar. […]
Now what?
Approval of 11th Street bond issue just first stepWe’re on the road to a new 11th Street, now that Port Aransas voters have approved a $6.4 million bond package to finance the job. But the improvements aren’t going to happen overnight. Turns out, there’s a lot of work involved in ripping out nearly two miles of asphalt and rebuilding the major thoroughfare to make it wider. And that’s […]
Perry’s hat in ring? Maybe
A lobbyist standing outside the Texas House of Representatives a couple of weeks ago volunteered that Republican Gov. Rick Perry is doing a “lousy” job in leading the state and the legislature. “And I’m a Republican,” he groused. “But he is doing one thing real well,” the lobbyist added. “Not running for president.” Well, no more. Perry had said for […]
Who are scholarships named for?
For years Port Aransas High School seniors have been presented scholarships with people’s names attached. In most cases, the seniors don’t have a clue who those people are, especially because nearly all awards bearing an individual’s name are in honor of someone who is deceased. Awards were presented to the Class of 2011 on Friday (see Pages 12-14A). Awards or […]
American idol Obama is not
DUBLIN, Ireland — Observing the start of Lord and Lady Obama’s (aka president and Michelle) grand European tour and the fawning press coverage, one might conclude they were imbued with royal blood. The normally reserved and thoughtful columnist for the London Times, William Rees-Mogg, gushed about the president’s speech before members of Parliament, comparing him to Winston Churchill. Obama is […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
It’s in the asssessment In re: Letters to the editor by Bill Hoglan, South Jetty, May 26. While I agree that tax rates should be applied on the amount paid for a home, not the “current market value,” I strongly disagree with his statement, “that is, bloated school districts and county commissioners….” and “in addition, we are burdened with federal […]
‘Meals’ help needed
Volunteers are needed to help deliver hot meals to the elderly and/or infirm in Port Aransas, according to Meals on Wheels coordinator Sharon Cullinan. Winter Texans typically help out when they’re in town during the winter months, she said, but permanent residents or long-term summer visitors are needed to help out from spring through fall. Cullinan said it takes about […]
