The Texas Senate committee’s hearing after a much-edited video about Planned Parenthood seemed something like the Minnesota dentist’s ambush of Cecil, the popular African lion. The Minnesota hunting enthusiast, Walter Palmer, and his guides, lured Cecil from his safe refuge into unprotected territory. Palmer shot him with an arrow. However, it didn’t kill Cecil. So they tracked him, and 40 […]
Bye, Esther darlin’
Esther. No last name necessary. Just about everyone knew who she was and if you knew her, you loved her. Esther died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29. Esther was the first person I met at City Hall, and she proved to be a solid, reliable and entertaining source of information. Her knowledge of the back-story on this town was extensive. […]
Another kind of British invasion
When music fans think of “the British Invasion” they are referring to ‘60s bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Britain today, however, faces a different type of invasion. Thousands of migrants, most from North Africa and the Middle East, are storming an ineffective “barricade” in Calais, France, as they attempt to enter England via the Chunnel, a 30-mile […]
Letters to the Editor
It’s about safety The issue of mobile device prohibition shouldn’t be between cell haters and mobile phone devotees, but about driver distraction and public safety. The deliberations should be driven by studies and data: what does national research show; what are the related safety statistics? “Opinions” from either faction shouldn’t count; prejudice and preference aren’t science. Having said that, I […]
‘Charlie Brown’ slated to open at the PACT
“You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” the comic strip by Charles Schultz comes to life on stage at the Port Aransas Community Theatre on Friday, Aug. 14. The production will run Fridays through Sundays, Aug. 14-23. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Jordan Bruster, known for his many roles at the PACT, […]
Double take
Two-year-old Madeline McCurley, left, and her twin sister, Mary, are near-mirror images of each other as they ride on both sides of a swing at Roberts Point Park on Saturday, July 25. The girls are from Boerne.
Paint, drink wine at art center workshop
Paint a dune-scape at a Wine, Whine and Design class on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Port Aransas Art Center. Karen Winship, art center president, will lead the class to paint step-by-step from 5 to 8 p.m. These popular painting classes are fundraisers for the art center land and building fund. The art center will provide all the materials, a […]
Carts
Proposed tag fee increase wouldn’t affect local ownersPort Aransas Mayor Keith McMullin has changed his proposal to increase golf cart registration fees. Last week, he proposed doubling the normal $50 annual fee on all registrations. After a public outcry, McMullin issued a new proposal on Monday, Aug. 3: Double the fees on rentals only, not personal carts owned by residents. The council responded by voting 7-0 to […]
Explore Port A
Things to see and doPort Aransas Museum Take a break from the sun and sand and learn about Port Aransas history by visiting the Port Aransas Museum. The museum is located in the Community Center complex at the corner of Alister and Brundrett Streets, 408 N. Alister St. The museum, which is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, is in […]
In the pipeline
Workers lay concrete pipes and culverts for drainage on the west side of State Hwy. 361 near the CVS pharmacy on Monday, Aug. 3. It was part of a $13 million project to widen the highway from Avenue G to Beach Access Road 1A.
