Historical re- enactors at the beach in Port Aransas recreated the planting of the first American flag on Texas soil. The event was held on Sunday, July 26, 170 years after that first flag was put on San Jose Island. Left: Reenactors Matt Smith and Wade Marcum of the Palo Alto Living History Association erect the flag atop a dune […]
Chasing golf carts
Cops tagged them 325 times this yearPolice have issued 325 tickets or warnings to golf cart drivers since January, and the No. 1 violation has been underage drivers behind the wheel, according to the Port Aransas Police Department. The problem was illustrated in dramatic fashion on Friday, July 24, when a woman visiting Port Aransas from the town of Parker was taken to a hospital with […]
Rig moored on Harbor Island
You may have noticed that the Port Aransas skyline changed markedly on Monday, July 27. That’s when tugboats moved a semi-submersible rig, the West Sirius, into the boat basin at Canyon Port-Harbor Island. It’s going to be stored there for “an extended period of time,” according to Mark Meier, chief executive officer of the firm. Asked how long that might […]
Leaders to explore beach access rules
Council topicPort Aransas city officials are taking a look at the right ways and wrong ways of staking out a spot on the beach to call your own for the day. City Councilman Charles Bujan brought up the issue at a council meeting on July 16. He said he had objections to the way the Cinnamon Shore subdivision lines up dozens […]
Nature up-close
These folks were taking a stroll through the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture on Friday, July 17. With the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the background, the trail takes walkers through an unspoiled habitat of the flora and fauna which is native to this Coastal Bend area.
Musical ends run Sunday
‘Alice in Wonderland, Jr.’Join Alice as she follows the White Rabbit into Wonderland at the Port Aransas Community Theatre Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2. The youth musical “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The production is based on the 1952 Disney film “Alice in Wonderland” and the novels “The Adventures of […]
Wine, Design
Paint a cactus at class SundayBring a friend and have some fun painting some art for your home or to give as a gift at the Wine Whine and Design Painting Island Style class on Sunday, Aug. 2. Arlene Hughes will lead the class to trace patterns and paint in steps from 5 to 8 p.m. The art center will provide all the materials to […]
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, […]
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: […]
