Five-year-old Ella Currle, left, of Port Aransas, and Allison Long, 7, of Corpus Christi, above left, confer with Santa Claus about the upcoming Christmas holiday. Arriving via U.S. Coast Guard vessel, Santa was one of the attractions at the Carolers Afloat and Lighted Boat Parade at Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor Dec. 3. Dozens of children got visits with St. Nick […]
Wanted: Forever home for two
Canine couple seeks family to take them bothThey’re a bonded couple, now in their golden years. They probably were hoping to live out the rest of their lives together in the RV that they shared. But that happily-ever-after scenario is in peril. They are Red, a hard-ofhearing 13-year-old Husky mix with a scar on his nose, and his mate, Blondie, a rotund eight-year-old yellow Labrador retriever mix. […]
Families need to register for food, toys
Port Aransas families wishing to re- ceive the mak- ings for a Christmas dinner from the Care and Share Food Drive should sign up soon. The deadline to put your name on the list is Monday, Dec. 19. Eligible families may stop by the VFW Post 8967, 311 N. Alister St., any day of the week between 2 and 10 […]
Coyote calls drop
Police don’t know if it’s due to trapping efforts, droughtCoyote complaints to police have been way down over the past several months, according to Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs. But it’s hard to say whether the drop is a result of the city’s continued trapping program or other factors, or perhaps some combination, Burroughs said. “We know that reported sightings are down, and there have not been any […]
Christmas show set Friday and Saturday
The Port Aransas Community Theatre’s annual Christmas Party Show will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. at the PACT theater on the corner of State Hwy. 361 and Sea Isle Drive. A selection of secular music, stories and comedy will be featured as well as a visit from Aurora Theater’s […]
Tree set up is Sunday
Enchanted Holiday ForestBring some magic to the Enchanted Holiday Forest. Make plans to set up a Christmas tree and decorate it in your own personal style. The Port Aransas holiday tradition, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, showcases the talents of the community and brings neighbors together to create a winter wonderland for all to enjoy. So gather your friends, family, […]
Call to enter today
PAGC Christmas lights contestToday, Thursday, Dec. 8, is the deadline to enter your home or business in the Port Aransas Garden Club’s annual Christmas lights contest. The contest begins Monday, Dec. 12, but all properties must be entered by day’s-end today. Contact chairperson Elaine Baen at 749-0777 o enter. Judges will pick winners in two categories: Residential, which includes private homes, condos and […]
Holiday classics set for Movie Time
The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department has updated its Movie Time schedule to show “Christmas Adventure Classics” on Saturday, Dec. 10. The previously scheduled “The Young in Heart” will be held for a later date so that movie-goers may enjoy a holiday film. The show, originally produced for television in its early days, will be presented in […]
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-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Lap swim: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday- Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Call 749-2416 for more information. • Computer Center, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Hours subject […]
