Deep Sea Roundup

Anglers of all ages get set to drop lines


Anglers and spectators alike are looking forward to the 79th Deep Sea Roundup, which begins Thursday, July 10, with registration. Fishing in all divisions is Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12, and the Bill and Bo Horn Memorial Fish Fry is Sunday, July 13. Anglers of all ages are invited to try their luck in the tournament sponsored by […]

Wading around



Folks play in the surf on Friday, July 4, in Port Aransas.

Groups working to create memorial for gun mounts




More than 70 years ago, booming artillery fire rang out regularly in Port Aransas as army soldiers fired shells into the Gulf of Mexico during World War II. Today, the two large sand dunes that once held gun emplacements off the eastern end of Cotter Avenue are lonely places where low stone walls crumble and weeds grow high. An historical […]

Peters’ favorite fishing buddy is wife

Boatman of the Year


Boatmen of the Year Gordon Peters of Port Aransas said his wife, Jean or “Jeanie” as he calls her, is his favorite fishing buddy, but really she’s his favorite everything. Peters, who’s 79, said he first picked up a fishing pole when he was about nine and it was on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his grandfather. But, […]

‘Beauty and the Beast Jr’ opens at PACT Thursday



“Be the Guest” of the Port Aransas Community Theatre when you are transported into the magical world of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” The youth production opens Thursday, July10, and runs Thursday-Sunday, July 10-20. Show times are Thursday Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 15 and are available online at www. brownpapertickets.com or at […]

Sunset Sounds

‘Independent Thieves’ take stage

Sit back and enjoy an evening of Americana, folk and classic rock along the ship channel on Friday, July 11. The Independent Thieves take the stage at 7 p.m. for the next Sunset Sounds concert at Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. The singing/songwriting group from Corpus Christi features David King on guitar, mandolin, vocals and production; Garrett Wieland […]

Benefit is Sunday for ailing Archer



A benefit to help defray medical and living expenses for Dave Archer, 56, of Port Aransas is scheduled for Sunday, July 13. It will start at noon at Lovett’s Bar, of which Archer is part owner. Archer suffered a stroke in late May and was in intensive care for six weeks, then moved to a regular hospital room. He will […]

Island Agenda



Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1 – 6 p.m.; Lap swim: Tue. – Fri. 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 12-6 p.m. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. • Computer Center, Free e-mail. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Hours subject to […]

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 749-4158. This Week Total Body Aquacize Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a. m. and Saturdays at 12 p. m. Community Park pool. Total body workout to upbeat music. Strengthen all major muscle groups with AAAI […]

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