Catching a wave



Seventeen-year-old Round Rock resident Samantha Casey, left, and friend Lindsey Davlin, 17, of Leander ride body boards at the beach near Sand Castle Drive on Saturday, July 26.

On stage



‘ Godspell’ cast members performing on stage during a recent rehearsal at Port Aransas Community Theatre are, from left, Amanda Tipps, Jordan Bruster, Tamara Merson Wren, Bill Wren, Hannah Dishongh and Sally Jo Bartlett. The rock musical runs Thursday to Sunday, July 31 to Aug. 10. (See story inside.)

Rentals getting a hard look




The City of Port Aransas is about to crack down on property owners who are allowing short-term rentals at houses in areas not zoned for that. The city is preparing to send out cease-and-desist letters to as many as eight property owners, some of them repeat offenders, who have been engaging in the practice, according to Rick Adams, the city’s […]

Tiny creature brings big honor

Gulf crustacean named after Port Aransas researcher Montagna


It’s a tiny sea creature that most people will never see, but its name marks an honor for Port Aransas resident Paul Montagna. The newly discovered deep-sea crustacean has been named after Montagna “for his long and distinguished career studying marine ecosystem dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico,” according to a news release issued by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where […]

Police eye three men after safe, guns stolen




Staff photo by Taryn Walker A Port Aransas man was arrested on suspicion of several felony charges and numerous felony warrants were issued for two other Port Aransas residents after a burglary investigation on Thursday, July 24. The Port Aransas Police Department and Precinct 4 Nueces County Constable’s office worked together on the three-hour investigation. Brice Davis, 19, was arrested […]

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 […]

First Friday highlights winning artists’ works



Meet the Merit winners of the March Tiddle Caylor All Member Show and view their works at the Port Aransas Art Center on Friday, Aug. 1. The First Friday reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live music and refreshments complete the evening of fun and fellowship. The 2014 Merit show winners are Jan Edmonson, painter from Austin; Sheri Hargrove, […]

‘Godspell’

Rock musical opens Thursday at PACT

“Godspell 2012,” the next production at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, opens Thursday. The rock musical runs Thursday-Sunday, July 31- Aug. 10. Show times are Thursday Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2:30 p.m. This revised version of the original includes new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, composer of “Wicked.” According to Musical Theater International, “‘Godspell 2012’ has a very human message […]

Classes offered in various mediums and skill levels

Port Aransas Art Center

Develop your inner artist while having fun at any of the upcoming workshops offered by the Port Aransas Art Center. On Sunday, Aug. 3, at the popular Wine Whine, and Design workshop, participants guided by Arlene Hughes will paint a hibiscus. Class members trace a pattern and paint in simple steps. Bring your beverage of choice and a snack 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 […]