Some 37 boats competed in the Texas Women Anglers Tournament in Port Aransas Friday to Sunday, Aug. 21 to 23. Above: Aboard the Fin Stalker, which took first place award for bestdecorated boat, are, from left: Kyle Jones, TDudley Soechting, Jason Turner, Alyssa Soechting, Brandy Schaefer (behind Alyssa Soechting), Vince Clardy, Laurie Soechting (behind Vince Clardy) and Corbin Bass. Right: […]
Feds eyeball snapper allocation
Federal authorities are looking at increasing the total red snapper allocation to recreational anglers in the Gu l f of Mexico. Meeting Aug. 10 to 13 in New Orleans, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council decided some of the red snapper quota should be shifted from commercial interests to the recreational sector, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
City to seek road permit
Port Aransas leaders haven’t made a decision to build a new city marina, but they might soon devote $150,000 toward seeking a wetlands permit to build a road to the site where the marina would be. The money has been included in the proposed 2015- 16 city budget that the city council is in the process of considering. Also in […]
Police foundation
Board members to provide information about organization Friday, SaturdayBoard members of a non-profit organization to support the Port Aransas Police Department will be at the Family Center IGA on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28 and 29, distributing information, answering questions and collecting donations. The Port Aransas Police Foundation was created to provide financial and volunteer assistance to the Port Aransas Police Department for programs and equipment not included […]
Beach walking
Shirley Fischer, long-time Port Aransas resident, leads a free beach walk the fourth Friday of each month to search for the many ‘beach finds’ along the shore. Above she discusses a find with Dale Cooper of Fort Worth. At left she points out some shells to Owen Duff, 6, of Houston on left, and Grayson Kirby, 6, of Dallas.Those wishing […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1-6 p.m.; Lap swim: Tue.-Fri. 7a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12-6 p.m. Closed Monday. Call 361-749-2416 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 […]
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, […]
