The annual Mardi Gras Parade on Tuesday, Feb. 28, got started with a big crowd on Beach Street (right) and continued along other Port Aransas streets. The event included a wide variety of colorfully costumed characters (like Melissa Anderberg, above). More photos on page 1B.
Spring Break preps
Merchants stocking upThey’re getting ready. Port Aransas merchants are loading up on extra merchandise and additional workers as they prepare for Spring Break, a holiday that always promises to bring a lot of business to town if the weather is good. If Port Aransas gets the gift of warm temperatures and sunny skies, tens of thousands of visitors can be expected to […]
Bilmore’s up for sale
There’s something about an old, homegrown hardware store. Bilmore and Son, which has been operating in Port Aransas for 63 years, has a look and feel that cannot be found anywhere else. The front exterior wall of the 115 N. Alister St. building features a big painting (by longtime Port Aransan Ed Zeiglar) of the store’s founder, Bill Moore, surf […]
Coming down
Workers demolish part of the old Port Theatre building on Alister Street near Cotter Avenue on Monday, March 6. The two-story part of the structure will be retained, according to Vernon Carr, head of Coastal Bend Demolition, the company doing the tear-down. It was unclear what the property owner is planning for the parcel after the demolition. Attempts to reach […]
Water-wise gardening is topic at meeting Tuesday
Water conservation and the use of native plants in gardens and yards and will be discussed at the Port Aransas Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, March 14. The doors to the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St., will open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and socializing, and the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Katie Swanson, stewardship coordinator with the […]
Spring for the ARK
Friends of the ARK to host annual fundraiser SaturdayEnjoy an evening of live music, dinner and more, all to raise money for the Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) on Saturday, March 11, at the Civic Center. Friends of the ARK, which supports the ARK located at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, is sponsoring the Spring for the ARK beginning at 6 p.m. Live music by singer-songwriter Gary […]
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. See the Island Agenda for recurring weekly events. Activities This Week Dance Night Thursday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Couples and singles welcome. Socialize, have fun, get […]
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. Pool is heated.• 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. […]
SB 6: Women’s rights are human rights
In May of 2016, President Obama issued an edict that all school children could declare their own gender and use the restroom, locker room and shower of their choice. Thankfully, the newly-appointed attorney general has since rescinded that order, saying it was done “without due regard for the primary role of the states.” I agree, which is why I’ve been […]
