Photo opp



Nineteen-month-old Juliet Finley of Austin poses for a photo as a sea turtle at the recently opened Estuary Explorium at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. That’s Juliet’s mother, Deanna, behind her. Check out page 1B for a photo essay and story on the Explorium.

Legendary



Fifty boats took part in the Texas Legends Billfish Tournament Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 6 to 10. Above: Folks line the rails at Virginia’s on the Bay to watch arriving boats. Right: Boats included Bandit, the tournament winner.

Marina urgency debated




Probably within the next three months, a consulting firm will finish a study exploring current marina use and the need for a new marina on city land commonly referred to as “the 67 acres,” according to City Manager Dave Parsons. Meanwhile, at least two city councilmen have indicated that they think city officials should take a hard look at what […]

Deadline to apply for council is Friday

Skipper Lister leaving Place 3


Friday, Aug. 15, is the deadline to apply for appointment to Port Aransas City Council Place 3, which is being vacated by Skipper Lister. Applications can be obtained at city hall, 710 W. Ave. A, or by calling City Secretary Irma Parker at (361) 749-4111. The council is expected to make an appointment during its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, […]

Port Aransans assist big border relief effort




Three Port Aransans recently visited McAllen and pitched in to offer relief to hungry, exhausted Central American refugees who have been flooding the border area. Now the three – the Rev. James Derkits, Beverly Bolner and her husband, Burt Moorhouse – are back, and they’re planning more help. Derkits is organizing more aid trips. Bolner and Moorhouse said they plan […]

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 […]

Making music



Ruben and the Rollin’ J’s, at right, play for an appreciative crowd (above) at Roberts Point Park on Friday, Aug. 8. It was part of the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department’s Sunset Sounds concert series.

Shelter set to hold adoption event Saturday



Find your “furever” friend and help empty the Port Aransas Animal Shelter on Saturday. Aug. 16. Statewide shelters are inviting the public to come find their perfect match and waiving adoption fees so that the dogs and cats can find that special home. The event at the Port Aransas shelter is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all adoption […]

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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