In this edition, we salute the experience of fishing from the south jetty. At right is Kevin Hahn of Lubbock. At left is a group of friends who have made fishing trips together on the south jetty an annual tradition. From left are Michael ‘ Shooey’ Hsu of Austin, Shawn ‘Peto’ McDaniel of Austin, Bill Bloop’ Groweg of Fulshear, Bruce […]
Bountiful books
Library sale means super dealsFind some “new” reading material, music, movies and more for a “steal” at the Ellis Memorial Library’s annual Silent Auction and Book Sale Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2. Thousands of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and more will cover tables inside the Civic Center, 700 W. Ave. A. Doors will open at the Civic Center at 9 a.m. on […]
This means war
Grant and conference to address pepper treesPort Aransas is about to deliver a one-two punch in the battle against the invasive Brazilian pepper trees that have infested the town. • The City of Port Aransas has been awarded a $50,000 grant to help the town control the bushy plants that have multiplied like wildfire in recent years, squeezing out native plant species. As part of the […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Tuesday thru Thursday 8 Lap swim shared 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., Open swim 1- 2 p.m., Friday Lap swim shared noon – 5 p.m., Open swim 1 – 5 p.m., Saturday Lap swim only 12 – 1 p.m., Open swim 1 – 5 p.m. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. […]
‘Steel Magnolias’ at PACT
Production opens Thursday“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion,” says Truvy Jones in the next production at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, “Steel Magnolias.” There will be laughter and perhaps some tears at the production, which opens on Thursday, Jan. 30, and runs Thursdays – Sundays, through Feb. 16. Show times are Thursday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. […]
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 Deep Water Aerobics Wednesday- Friday, 1 p.m. $2 per visit. Port Aransas Community Park pool. Family Dance Night Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Free. Pickle […]
Shadow stroll is Sunday
Port Aransas folks always love a celebration, and Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, is another reason to party. The annual Groundhog Day Shadow Stroll begins at 2 p.m. at Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion at Roberts Point Park. Participants of all ages are encouraged to search for the illusive “Port A Phillip,” who will be hiding somewhere in the park. Whoever […]
Candidates differ on how to choose senators
The 17th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution in 1913 shifted the selecting U.S. senators from state legislatures to direct election by voters. Two of the four candidates for lieutenant governor want to repeal it. Or did. The lieutenant governor presides over the Texas Senate. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst wants to keep doing it, since Ted Cruz dashed his U.S. […]
