The Hasta Luego of Port Aransas won the prestigious Poco Bueno fishing tournament held in Port O’Connor Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. Posing with the winning catch, a 575-pound blue marlin are, in back, from left, mate Jack Kenworthey of Port Aransas and angler Justin Aguilar and his father, boat owner Eddie Aguilar, both of North Padre Island […]
Beach patrol
City stepping up code enforcementHitting the beach every week, employees with the city’s Planning Department have been stepping up efforts this summer to make visitors aware of city ordinances on RV camping, beach parking permits and glass containers. The efforts come in response to city council requests for more enforcement of city codes on the beach. City staff is logging RV activity, speaking personally […]
Trustee Jones, principal Roche resign
The Port Aransas ISD has two vacancies after the board of trustees meeting on Wednesday, July 15. Current Brundrett Middle School principal Chris Roche submitted his resignation to Superintendent Wayne Johnson on Wednesday, July 15, before the trustees meeting. Roche said he accepted a principal position with East Granby Public Schools in East Granby, Connecticut, and is moving to be […]
Body found off San Jose Island
A man’s body found on the north jetty on Saturday, July 18, appears to be that of Patrick Clark, a San Antonio man who went missing in the Port Aransas surf on July 4, law enforcement officials indicated. Fishermen found the body about 10:30 a.m. in shallow water near the north jetty, said Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs. After […]
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: […]
Musical
‘Alice in Wonderland, Jr.’ now on stage at PACTClassic Disney songs such as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo- Dah,” come to life on the stage in the youth musical, “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” The musical runs Fridays through Sundays, July 24 through Aug. 2. The Port Aransas Community Theatre’s production is based on the 1952 Disney film “Alice in Wonderland” and the novels “The Adventures of […]
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, […]
Difference in women’s health here, Colorado
If reducing the number of abortions is actually the goal of Texas Republican politicians, rather than going berserk over a film designed to embarrass Planned Parenthood, their investigative efforts could include a Colorado experiment. The much-edited film of a lunch conversation between the director of medical programs for Planned Parenthood and two abortion foes, posing as representatives of a company […]
Get healthy, get happy
Judging by the content of the South Jetty, there is a great deal of interest in fitness in this town. By my count, there are nine or 10 organized opportunities for adults to get out there and shake it up for free or minimal cost through the city’s parks and recreation department or independently. There are four or five other […]
