Voters hit polls
Numbers big in early votingAction was brisk on Monday, Oct. 24, the first day of early voting in Port Aransas, according to election workers. Some 303 people cast ballots that day at the Community Center, according to election officials. Early voting in the Nov. 8 election continues this week at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. The polls will be open from 8 […]
Holt seeks grant to clean up drainage
Port Aransas could produce cleaner drainage water that’s less likely to harm marine life if it changes some of its regulations – or at least creates some strong suggestions – on how development should proceed in the future, according to Joan Holt, a member of the city council. To that end, Holt – a retired scientist who studied fish for […]
Vaughan wraps up chamber tenure
For 18 years, Ann Bracher Vaughan has enjoyed the challenges involved in serving as president and CEO of the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau. Now she’s about to retire, and she’s pondering a whole new kind of challenge. “I hope to get some sleep and relaxation and try to figure out how to really enjoy life without […]
Whodunit?
Murder mystery on stage at PACTCan you figure out who the murderer is? Put your theory to the test at the Port Aransas Community Theatre murder mystery production. “Murder in Margaritaland” will be on stage for one weekend only, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 27 through 29, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Aileen Corpos is the director, and Ken Yarbrough is the artistic producer. Starring in […]
Shine for Life benefit includes car wash, live music and more
Saturday, Oct. 29Enjoy free live music performed by local favorites while getting your car washed on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Shine For Life fundraising event. Saundra and Mark Jorgensen of Port Aransas have organized the event as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and the Helping Hands Food Pantry. Shine for Life will be held at the Family Center IGA […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Lap swim and exercise:Tue.-Fri. 8 a.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 […]
Contentious election is almost over
In the continuingly controversial and bruising presidential campaign, it probably made sense to Donald Trump’s handlers to send him to the Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg for a closing-days speech. That’s where Abe Lincoln delivered his brief but legendary address calling for America to pull together in the wake of the civil war. Trump was to outline things he’d do in […]
Halloween still a big deal
In my trickor treating days, Halloween costumes weren’t bought at the local fiveand dime store — the precursor to Walmarts and Targets — they were created at home. That tradition is largely gone now and store-bought, ready-made costumes are more the norm — except in Port Aransas. When we moved here permanently in 1983, most costumes were homemade, and that […]
