Entertainment, learning and fun for all ages will be on tap on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the 105th birthday celebration of Port Aransas – Old Town Festival. A few openings remain for surfers who want to take part in the annual Expression Session Surfing Contest. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Horace Caldwell Pier. The entry fee is $10 […]
Bless ’em all
Port Aransas pets were blessed during Trinityby the-Sea Episcopal Church’s Communion on the Beach service on Sunday, Oct. 11. At left, Stephanie Kenigsberg holds Phoebe, as the Rev. James Derkits blesses the pooch. At right, Andrill Orgill, ARK (Animal Rephabilital Keep) rehabilitator, holds Melissa, a one-eyed peregrine falcon, as ARK director Tony Amos looks on. More photos on Page 1B.
Airport update
City remains in midst of extensive improvementsThe city has made a lot of improvements to Mustang Beach Airport since receiving a grant of about $5 million in 2011, but there’s still a good deal left to do with the money that remains. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation awarded the grant with funds from the Federal Aviation Administration. It was what was known as a 90-10 […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Lap swim: Tue.-Fri. 7a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12-5 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 […]
Under the rainbow
A beachgoer finds shade under a multi-hued umbrella on the beach in Port Aransas on a recent day.
‘Lip-sync Battle’
Contestants take the stage FridayA pop-culture phenomenon will come to Port Aransas on Friday, Oct. 16, when the Port Aransas Community Theatre holds a “Lip Sync Battle.” The event that begins at 7 p.m. is a fundraiser for a new lighting and sound system for the PACT, located at 2327 State Hwy. 361. The family friendly event will feature 11 contestants ready to battle […]
Stuff to do and see
Parks and Rec RoundupThe 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 Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. Personal trainer Karen Decker leads the class for all ages and fitness levels. $3 per session, $30 […]
Give money; buy a T-shirt to support finding cure
While you are out and about on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, stop by the Family Center IGA, 416 S. Alister St., to make a donation for cancer research. The VFW Post 8967 Auxiliary members will be stationed inside from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. collecting money for M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. They also will be selling […]
