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Water

Irrigation can come from private wells


With further water use restrictions possibly to be imposed this summer, drilling a well for lawn irrigation is an option for Port Aransans trying to figure out how to deal with the drought. Irrigating with well water could save property owners money on water bills and help the region conserve valuable drinking water, according to folks involved in the field. […]

On patrol



PAISD seeks budget reductions




For the third straight year, each campus in the Port Aransas Independent School District has been asked to make cuts. This year, the request was for a 10 percent reduction, and over that threeyear period, campuses will have cut costs by 40 percent. That is what Carol Sue Hipp, executive director of business operations, told trustees when she gave them […]

Pate appointed to school board




Marnie Pate was put to work just moments after being appointed to Place 7 on the Port Aransas Independent School District Board of Trustees. She was appointed on a 4-1 vote at a meeting Wednesday, June 5, to replace David Parsons. Parsons, who is the Port Aransas city manager, resigned with two years left in his term to avoid any […]

Watch the birdy



Artists offer work at Third Saturday



Art lovers will have a chance to purchase a wide variety of art work at prices discounted 10, 20 and even some at 50 percent off on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Port Aransas Art Center, 323 N. Alister St. More than 40 local artists will offer their work in a variety of mediums […]

City to hold sailing class at park pool



Do you want to learn to sail? The City of Port Aransas Parks and Re c re at i on Department is offering sailing classes for ages 10 to adult. A Come Sail Basic class is offered Tuesday, June 25, through Thursday, June 27, 10-11 a.m. Basic rigging, nautical lore and sailing will be taught at the Port Aransas Community […]

Stuff to do and see

Parks and Rec Roundup

The following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to register for events, call Pam Greene, community program coordinator, at 749-4158 or e-mail pamg@cityofportaransas.com. This week Dads swim free Father’s Day, 1- 6 p.m., free admission for Dad when accompanied by child, Port Aransas Community Park pool. Come Sail […]