Fewer fishermen caught fewer and, on average, smaller fish, but that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of those who participated in the 80th Deep Sea Roundup last week. The tournament, for bay and offshore divisions as well as competition for the small fry, was held Thursday through Sunday, July 9-12. It is sponsored by the Port Aransas Boatmen, Inc. […]
Roundup fun
Whether competing or just watching, folks had a great time at the 80th Deep Sea Roundup held in Port Aransas Thursday through Sunday, July 9 to 12. Left: Ready to weigh in, anglers motor up to the docks at Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor on Friday. Right: Two-yearold Jase Hamende, held by his mother, Danielle, from Granger, gets a close-up look […]
Crowd control
Nighttime alcohol ban sought for beach during Spring BreakIntent on reducing future Spring Break rowdiness, the Port Aransas City Council appears to be heading toward enacting a ban on alcohol on the beach throughout the nighttime hours of the holiday period in the future. The city already has an ordinance that forbids alcohol consumption on the beach after midnight throughout the month of March. The council now is […]
Agenda Island
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: […]
Stylin’ their stringers
These lady anglers show off their stringers and matching shirts during the 80th Deep Sea Roundup, which took place Friday and Saturday, July 9 through 12. From left are, Keri Geyer of La Vernia, Misti Fischnar of Floresville, Ashton Edwards of Burleson and Nichole Stroman of La Vernia.
‘Alice in Wonderland’
Youth musical opens Friday at PACT“Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” the next youth production at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, opens Friday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. Show times for the musical, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 2., are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Directors for this production are Morgan Milligan, stage director, and Savannah Stirling, technical director. “The kids […]
Concert by waterfront slated Friday
Live music beside the ship channel is on tap on Friday, July 17, at the Sunset Sounds concert. Unrehearsed and Unashamed, AKA Ken Yarbrough and Mike Jones, both from Port Aransas, will entertain beginning at 7 p.m. at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater at Roberts Point Park. In addition, a few other area musicians and some cast members of “You’re a […]
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, […]
