Wind over water



A windsurfer shoots through waters off the south jetty on a recent morning. Spring is a good time in Port Aransas for the stiff winds that windsurfers love.

Beloved mentor

Marek dies at 84


Doyle R. Marek, a legendary Port Aransas instructor in the areas of basketball, math and boat building, has died. The 84-year-old Boatman Hall of Fame member and namesake of Port Aransas High School’s gymnasium died peacefully while in hospice care at River Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kerrville on Saturday, March 25, according to his family. A celebration of […]

Baseball buddies



Younger students took the field with the Port Aransas High School Marlins baseball team when the team played a home game against Woodsboro on Friday, March 31. Marlins players, from left, are Travis Kandra, Ryan Brown, Tyler Rodriguez and Thomas Ramsden. Younger students are, from left, Gretchen Groseclose, Ty Garrett and Michael Parr. Find out why they were all on […]

Dispatchers are honored




A typical day or night for a Port Aransas Police Department dispatcher can include long hours of multi-tasking, mysterious calls and looking after the safety of officers in the field. Dispatchers are the ears behind law enforcement officers in Port Aransas and sit in front of eight large computer monitors and a microphone, and to the side, a telephone inside […]

Gals of the Gulf

Four-woman show slated to open at First Friday reception

The public is invited to the opening of the Gals of the Gulf show at the Port Aransas Art Center on Friday, April 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet the artists, Sarah Searight, Suzanne Balluck, Nancy Thyre and Debra Wilbanks Williams at the First Friday reception. While viewing the artwork, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music. The […]

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. […]

Sunset Sounds concert series of live music to begin Friday



Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of live music beside the ship channel on Friday, April 7, beginning at 7 p.m. ‘Minnesota Al’ and his band will perform at the first Sunset Sounds concert of the season at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. Al Spitzer and his band, the “Allen Ray Band” will […]

Burgers

Boat works to host party with food, live music

Burgers, beverages and live music are on the agenda on Saturday, April 8, for the Farley Boat Works Second Saturday Party. Folks should bring “picnic style” appetizers, sides or desserts to share as well as their favorite beverages and lawn chairs to the festivities, which begin at 6 p.m. Frank Coletta, boat works manager, said that local musicians will provide […]

Stuff to do and see

Parks and Rec Roundup

The following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to register for events, call 749-4158. See the Island Agenda on Page 2A for recurring weekly events. Activities This Week Sunset Sounds Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. p.m. at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater at Roberts Point Park. Free concert […]

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