Hue view



Standing atop the observation tower at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Lyndon Holcomb of Port Aransas uses a scope to search out birds as a rainbow stretches across the horizon on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

H2-Oh!



Carl Perrie of Marble Falls doesn’t seem to mind getting slapped by a wave while fishing in the surf in Port Aransas on a recent afternoon. Folks have been catching a lot of trout in the surf lately.

‘Tony Amos City Beach’

Southern shore might be named after researcher


It’s a good bet that no one has done more research on the beach environment of Port Aransas or toiled harder to protect local marine wildlife than Tony Amos. With that idea in mind, the Port Aransas City Council will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10, and consider a resolution to name the city’s southern shores Tony Amos Beach. Amos said […]

Simpson drank before accident




Corus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson had alcohol in his system, but his blood-alcohol content wasn’t above the legal limit for driving after a Port Aransas traffic accident that killed him in May. A source close to the accident investigation said a toxicology report showed that Simpson, who was driving a motorcycle, had a blood-alcohol content of .078 after the […]

Big bucks

Merchants say summer 2015 a money maker


Those cash registers were singing! Port Aransas merchants say the summer tourist season of 2015 was a hot one, even hotter than the sizzling summer of 2014. “Amazing, amazing, amazing,” said Sally Marco, who owns Gratitude, a shop on Station Street, near Beach Street. “It was a fabulous summer, record-setting.” Only June’s sales tax revenue numbers were available at press […]

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 […]

Deep breaths



Folks take part in a session of Sunset Yoga offered by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department at Roberts Point Park on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Hillbilly gospel

Sunset Sounds concert is Friday

What better way to spend a Friday evening than sitting beside the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and listening to oldtime favorites like “I’ll Fly Away” or “I Saw the Light?” The Sandy Bottom Boys (and Girl), a local hillbilly gospel band, will perform at the next Sunset Sounds concert on Friday, Sept. 11. The band will play from 7 to […]

Boat works set to party on Saturday



Farley Boat Works folks will be grilling chicken and burgers on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Farley Second Saturday party. Everyone is invited to attend the festivities. Just bring your favorite beverage and a side dish to share. The fun begins at 6 p.m. at the boat works, 716 W. Ave. C. Bring your dancing shoes, as local musicians will […]

Stuff to do and see

Parks and Rec Roundup

The following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the PortAransas 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, $30 […]