Double-take

Some RVs don’t fit the mold

As Winter Texans make their migration south, this is the time of year when Port Aransas becomes home to hundreds of medium-size to large motorhomes and fifthwheel trailers. Nothing new there. But, occasionally rolling down the road is an RV that’s so unusual that it requires a double-take. A SMALL HAUL Take, for example, the trailer towed by David Hunter […]

Committees are tasked



Speaker of the House Joe Straus has released a list of interim study charges for the standing committees of the Texas House of Representatives. These study charges and the resulting recommendations that will be developed during the interim could form the basis for legislation to be considered during the next legislative session. House committees were each given several issues to […]

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. Amos will present, “Off the Top of My Head, Literally: TonyCam looks at the sea, sky, beach and birds” in the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Visitor Center auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7 […]

Carving class



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. Diners may pick up a potato and then head to the topping bar, where every topping imaginable will be available. […]

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.

On assessing



City offers beach walk in pier area



Beachcombing is a favorite pastime for many beach lovers. Each month the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department offers a free, guided beach walk for visitors and residents to learn about all the treasures that wash ashore on Mustang Island beaches. This month’s beach walk will be held, Friday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. Meet guide Shirley Fischer […]

Getting some air



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. PACT’s version of the Tony Awards honors those who have entertained us in 2011. It’s set for Sunday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. Stars from the 2011 season theatre productions, including “Opal’s Baby,” “Tuna Christmas,” […]