I wouldn’t normally call the back of a cop car comfortable, but the Port Aransas Police Department has some pretty comfortable arrangements for their detainees, opting for cloth-covered seats versus plastic seats. You do get a lot of unwanted stares from people passing by, and a few cell phone cameras pointed while you’re back there. In a three-hour day and […]
Group to do survey on housing
A group has put together a housing needs assessment survey as a tool to further its mission to find ways to make Port Aransas a more sustainable community for families. Copies of the survey are to be distributed by the Sustainable Community Workgroup, an organization of about 18 Port Aransans appointed by city officials late last year. Members are hoping […]
Changes coming to Port Street
For years, Port Street has been a quiet place bordered largely by wild lands. But that’s about to change. With two major construction projects expected to begin relatively soon and an even bigger one not a sure thing but a definite possibility further off in the future, the thoroughfare along the northern edge of Port Aransas is set to become […]
Yard of the month
Bud Jones, maintenance supervisor at Cline’s Landing, stands amidst some of the landscaping at the condominium, which received the Port Aransas Garden Club’s Yard of the Month award for the month of March. Plants at the condominium’s entry include purple lantana, hibiscus, natal plums, bougainvillea, bulbine and palms.
‘Money Matters’
Comedy ends run Sunday at PACT; meet the playwrights Saturday at 7 p.m.Meet the playwrights of “Money Matters,” Susan and Michael Parker, on Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. Refreshments will be served beginning at 7 p.m. during the “meet and greet” with the Parkers. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. In addition, during intermission the Parkers will be available to answer questions. The Parkers co-authored […]
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 Total Body Aquasize Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10: 30 a. m. and Saturdays at 12 p. m. Community Park pool. Total body workout to upbeat music. Strengthen all major muscle groups with […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Thur. 1 – 2 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.;Lap swim: Tue. – Thur. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ; Sat.12-5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 361-749-2416 formore information.• Computer Center, Free internet. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Hours subject […]
Guv, Lite Guv: Talking easier than doing
New Texas governor Greg Abbott seems to be reaching out beyond his Republican base. After 12 years as Texas attorney general, he also seems to be toning down the adversarial position he took over Texas laws, and while campaigning. Abbott may be recalling lessons learned as a district judge, and Texas Supreme Court justice, considering all sides, not just his […]
Housing survey critical
Coming up with housing that folks on school-teacher, bank teller, reporter, wait staff, housekeeping, carpenter, etc. level salaries is going to be a most difficult proposition on an island with finite space in high demand. That said, it is critical that diversity be maintained in order to sustain our community. Some think our sense of community already has been lost […]
