Boston bomb

Port Aransans at marathon blast scene


Bob and Sandie Little of Port Aransas were standing in the crowded lounge of a hotel next to the Boston Marathon finish line when they heard the explosions. “Someone ran in the door and said, ‘Oh my God, there’s just been a bomb at the finish line!’ ” recalled Sandie, a real estate agent. “Instantly, there was a lot of […]

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Breaking down Spring Break ’13




How can Port Aransas put on a better Spring Break for visitors and residents alike? That’s one of the questions that city council members are scheduled to ponder when they meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at council chambers, 710 W. Ave. A. Discussions are expected to center on how to better control traffic and how law enforcement should […]

Beach clean-up Saturday




A red hairpiece. A boat’s fuel tank. A pair of plastic Mickey Mouse ears. These are among the more unusual items that volunteers have found while taking part in past Adopt-A-Beach cleanups in Port Aransas and on San Jose Island, according to Deno Fabrie, who has been the main contact person with the effort for about five years now. Currents […]

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Poetry, art

Exhibit, auction on Saturday to benefit Project Graduation

A juried poetry reading, art show and silent auction of art pieces created to reflect the poems will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Tim Burdick Photography and Fine Art Gallery, 722 Tarpon St., Suite L. It is a fundraiser for Project Graduation. Admission is free and open to the public. Poets and artists, including Port […]

Bonfire set Sunday

Kicks off Relay For Life


Get ready for a beach party with heart. Organizers will conduct a kickoff for the annual Relay For Life effort with a beach bonfire party Sunday, April 21, on the beach in Port Aransas. The gathering will begin at 6 p.m. between mile markers eight and nine. Free food, donated by the Crazy Cajun and Beaches restaurants, will be provided. […]

‘Open hangar’ set Saturday



Aviation and airport enthusiasts are organizing an Open House – rather an “Open Hangar” – at the Mustang Beach Airport in Port Aransas on Saturday, April 20. The fellowship kicks off with a welcome coffee at 9 a.m. for what organizers hope to be an armada of private pilots arriving from around the state. Aviators then will be encouraged to […]

Arzola retirement party is Wednesday



Port Aransas city secretary Esther Arzola will be honored for 38 years of service at city hall during a retirement party on Wednesday, April 24. Folks are invited to bring a dish and stop by the Civic Center from noon to 2 p.m. to wish Arzola a happy retirement and enjoy a potluck style lunch. Tea will be provided. Arzola’s […]

Island Agenda



Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Open Tuesday-Saturday. Hours: Water exercise: Tuesday, noon. Open swim: Tuesday-Thursday, 1-2 p.m., Fri. – Sat., 1-5 p.m. Lap swim (shared time): Tues. and Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lap swim only: Sat. noon – 1 p.m. Deep water aerobics, Wed. – Fri., 1 p.m. Youth lessons, Tuesday-Friday for […]