Birders, photographers and nature lovers will flock to Port Aransas on Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 25 through 28, for the 20th annual Whooping Crane Festival. The Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist Bureau sponsors the yearly event that celebrates the endangered species. Proceeds from the festival benefit the International Crane Foundation and its efforts to save the birds. Those who registered […]
City races take shape
What a difference a year or two can make. While no election races developed for city council in 2014 and 2015, it’s been a lively filing period this year, with several folks challenging each other for council seats and the mayor’s position. Things are looking to remain the same, however, with regard to the Port Aransas Independent School District Board […]
School officials eye concealed gun issue
Officials at Port Aransas ISD said the district is researching policies to possibly allow concealed firearms to be carried on district property. PAISD Associate Superintendent, Sharon McKinney, said she has contacted the district’s lawyer’s office with questions regarding concealed carry policies and plans on presenting her research to trustees at the next meeting on March 23. The topic was discussed […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Lap swim: Tue.-Fri. 8a.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 […]
Meet the Chefs
Food, wine pairing extravaganza is MondayAn evening of food and wine pairings awaits attendees at the fifth annual Meet the Chefs Food and Wine Extravaganza on Monday, Feb. 29. Chefs from six of Port Aransas’ fine dining establishments will prepare their specialties for the event held at the Civic Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas hosts the annual affair […]
Texas shipwrecks are topic at museum lecture on Monday
Hear Amy Borgens, state marine archaeologist at the Texas Historical Commission, discuss current research findings about three shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Texas. The Port Aransas Museum will host the free Winter Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 29, beginning at 7 p.m. The doors open at the museum at 6:30 p.m. for socializing while enjoying wine, cheese and fruit. […]
Comedy ends Sunday
Time is running out to catch “Arsenic and Old Lace” on stage at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. The final weekend of the production is Friday through Sunday, Feb. 26 through 28. Show times are Friday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 per person. Jim Baldridge Garst directs the dark comedy about two […]
GOP Senate v. Obama: Scalia replacement
The response to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death veered off into politics almost immediately. The Feb. 13 death of Scalia, 79, set off an epic battle over replacing him on the high court. It will shake up the presidential race, and probably all three branches of government. Scalia, the longest-serving member of the current court at almost 30 years, […]
