Voters are invited to the council chambers at city hall tonig ht, Thursday, April 26, to hear t he t wo candi- dates for Place 1 on the Port Aransas ISD board of trustees answer questions at Candidates’ Night. Candidates’ Night is a voter education forum sponsored by the South Jetty. It will be held at 6 p.m. in the […]
Guided beachwalk slated for Friday
Parks and recreationCelebrate the onset of spring weather by joining in a guided beach walk this Friday, April 27. Guide Shirley Fischer will be on hand at 9 a.m., under the purple flag next to Horace Caldwell Pier. Beach walkers should wear sunscreen, appropriate shoes, hats and clothing. Bring a container for any shells or other times found. Sponsored by the City […]
South Jetty wins awards
The South Jetty earned awards for column and editorial writing, community coverage, advertising and special sections in the South Texas Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Awards were presented in San Antonio during the association’s 86th annual convention held Thursday through Saturday, April 19-21. Work submitted was published during calendar year 2011. Second places were earned for community coverage and advertising. […]
Nominees sought for the board of directors at PACT
Nominees for election to the Port Aransas Community Theatre board of directors are needed by tomorrow, Friday, April 27. Board members are elected for three-year terms. Duties include meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., control of the budget, show schedule and special events, and theatre operations that are coordinated with theatre manager Darlene Secich. A total […]
ISLAND
AGENDA DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Open Tuesday-Saturday. Hours: Water exercise: Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and noon. Open swim: Tuesday-Thursday, 1-2 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 1-6 p.m. Lap swim: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday lap swim only noon-1 p.m. and shared time 1-6 p.m. Adult and child swim lessons available. Call […]