Port Aransas City Councilman Charles Bujan said he is organizing a petition drive that could force a referendum to overturn a recent council action that opened the door to the possibility of allowing food and drink sales on the beach. On Thursday, July 21, the council voted 4-3 to approve, on a third and final reading, a proposal to alter […]
Speaking out
Council members have their say about changes to beach vendingEach of the seven members of the Port Aransas City Council has weighed in on the question of whether the town’s Coastal Management Plan (CMP) should be changed to possibly allow for more commercial activity on the beach, including food and beverage sales. Following are the council members’ votes and some of the comments they made at a council meeting […]
City weighs in on highway expansion
The Port Aransas City Council has given the state some input on just how and where the city thinks State Hwy. 361 should be widened. The council held a vote on the matter on Thursday, July 21, after the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) asked that the city state its wishes. There are no immediate plans to start construction, but […]
PAISD rummage sale set Saturday
You never know what kind of bargain you’ll find at a rummage sale. The Port Aransas High School cheerleaders are hoping for a crowd of bargain hunters at their rummage sale on Saturday, July 30. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the foyer of the Doyle Marek Gym at Port Aransas High School, 100 […]
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, 1-6 p.m. Lap swim: noon-1 p.m. Call 749-2416 for more lap swim hours and information. • Computer Center, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; […]
Auditions on Saturday for ‘A Month of Sundays’
Port Aransas Community TheatreThe Port Aransas Community Theatre is seeking three men and three women to fill roles in the September production of “A Month of Sundays.” Auditions will be held at the theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361, on Saturday, July 30, at 6 p.m. Roles for two strong gentlemen over the age of 60, a lady and gentleman to play a couple […]
Auction on Aug. 4
A silent auction with hors d’oeuvres to keep the Port Aransas swim team racing ahead will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4. The public is invited to Trout Street Bar and Grill beginning at 6 p.m. to nibble and bid on items to help with the costs the team incurs, namely a new starting block, replacement of stop watches, coaches […]
