Celebrate the nation’s birthday here in Port Aransas while watching the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. The city, in conjunction with Charles Butt of H-E-B Food Stores, has split the costs of putting on the pyrotechnic show for more than 20 years. Butt lives in San Antonio and Port Aransas and owns the Lydia Ann Lighthouse. He has contributed […]
Police: We’re watching carts
Traffic law enforcement increasing with summer, chief saysGolf carts might look like toys, but they are not. With the July 4 weekend closing in, Port Aransas police want to remind residents and visitors alike that traffic laws apply to golf carts just as surely as they apply to other motor vehicles on the road, said Scott Burroughs, chief of the Port Aransas Police Department. “The golf cart […]
Bond money half-spent
PAISD gives accounting of what’s done, to be doneA $3.5 million bond for the Port Aransas ISD passed by voters in 2012 is close to one-half spent at the end of the 2014-15 school year. As of June 9, a total of $1,792,130.53 of bond monies had been spent on renovations, replacements, athletic equipment, sidewalks, band instruments, furniture and other district projects, according to executive director of business […]
Shodrok started fishing even before she was born
Boatman of the YearBoatman of the Year Julie Shodrok says fishing started for her before she was even born. Shodrok’s father entered the Deep Sea Roundup in 1965 with his wife who was pregnant with Shodrok at the time. Since then, Shodrok, 49, has seen her share of fishing tournaments and outings with her family. “I’m honored to have been named a Boatmen […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1-6 p.m.; Lap swim: Tue.-Fri.7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12-6 p.m. Closed Monday. Call361-749-2416 for more information.• Computer Center, Free internet. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Hours subject tovolunteer availability. 430 N. Alister St. 749-4011.• Port Aransas Art Center: […]
Bi-annual Barefoot Sale
Discounted art featured at First FridayIf you are in town for the July Fourth weekend, make sure and stop by the Port Aransas Art Center for the First Friday Reception on Friday, July 3. The Bi-Annual Barefoot Sale is an opportunity to purchase art from art center artists at reduced prices. In addition to the bargain art buys, light refreshments and live music will fill […]
Melons
VFW Ladies Auxiliary to hold fundraising saleGrab a watermelon to complete your Fourth of July picnic and help out military families at the same time at the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 8967 Fisher House Fundraising event. Watermelons fresh from the patch may be purchased for $6 each at the VFW Post 8967, 311 N. Alister St., beginning Thursday, July 2, from 12 to 6 […]
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 Interval Training Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7 a.m. at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Personal trainer Karen Decker leads the class for all ages and fitness levels. $3 per session, […]
SCOTUS throws GOP life rings
Whether the Republicans realize it or not, the U.S. Supreme Court has just thrown them a double life preserver, by chilling two of the hottest political potatoes GOP candidates faced going into the 2016 elections. Republican politicians, especially in Texas, have been pretty much in lockstep opposing both financial subsidies to low-income people to help pay for insurance under the […]
