Sunny skies and light breezes greeted anglers competing in the 78th Deep Sea Roundup last week. The oldest saltwater fishing tournament on the Texas Gulf coast drew anglers from throughout the state and beyond to compete in adult and junior offshore and bay divisions on Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13. In addition to the adult and junior divisions, […]
Ferry runs into Brundrett pier
Port Aransas City Manager Dave Parsons said the city will ask the state to pay for fixing Ancel Brundrett Pier, heavily damaged when a drifting ferry hit it Tuesday, July 9. Parsons said he didn’t know yet how much the repair might cost or when it might take place. “There’s a crushed main pier and structural beam, so it’s not […]
Ivey’s book is choice
“The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey is the Ellis Memorial Library’s book club pick for August. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. The author’s Web site provided the following synopsis: “Alaska, 1920: A brutal place to homestead, and especially tough for a couple that has never been able to conceive. Jack and Mabel are drifting […]
Rev your engines
Outboard tourney kicks offAnglers will hit the water for the 39th annual Outboard Fishing Tournament Friday through Sunday, July 19, 20 and 21. Registration is 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Civic Center, 700 W. Ave. A. Rules will be provided at registration. The $75 per angler fee in- cludes boiled shrimp, chips and dip. Registration also includes an all […]
Art sale continues this month
Art lovers can purchase original prints, paintings, photos, clay, jewelry, etc. for discount prices at the bi-annual Barefoot Sale hosted by the Port Aransas Art Center. The sale continues through Friday, July 26, at the art center 323 N. Alister St. The art center is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to […]
PACT to show movie
Join Ben Gates in his hunt for the missing treasure reportedly hidden by the founding fathers during the Revolutionary War. “National Treasure,” the first in the series of movies about Gates, will be shown on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361. Show times both days are 2:30, 5:30 and […]
Stuff to do and see
Parks and Rec RoundupThe following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to register for events, call 749-4158 This week ‘Free Friday’ Tennis Friday, July 19. Schedule a complimentary tennis lesson with tennis pro Rob Peterson and his wife, Becky. Call 361-790-8455 to schedule. Cast Net Class Friday, July 19, 12 p.m. […]
