Folks aboard the Mono Chongo lift an ice-covered swordfish out of the boat’s freezer while getting ready to have the catch weighed and measured at the Texas Legends Billfish Tournament in Port Aransas on Saturday, Aug. 12. Results of the tournament, along with more photos, can be seen inside this issue.
Back to school!
Port Aransas ISD is set to begin the 2017- 2018 school year with many new additions, improvements and some challenges, according to Superintendent Sharon McKinney. What’s new? Not only will students see some new teachers, (PAISD hired six new teachers this summer) they will see a new and improved gym at Brundrett Middle School when classes begin on Monday, Aug. […]
Questions, answers
Leaders explain sporting complexEditor’s note: Here are some questions and answers about the sporting complex that’s been proposed for construction in Port Aransas. Q: Why do city leaders want to build a sporting complex? A: The idea to build a sporting complex evolved from the fact that some community members have been wanting to build a recreation center in Port Aransas for years. […]
Photo
Lifeguards Ryan Fullerton, foreground, and Michael Wren, right, pick up supplies from the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department headquarters on Tuesday, Aug. 15. At left is Pam Greene, the department’s community program coordinator. The headquarters is housed in a portable building that’s about 38 years old and has become dilapidated and cramped for space. City leaders are […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Open swim: Tue.-Thur.,Sun. 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-8 p.m. Lapswim and exercise: Tue.-Thur., 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.;Sat. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 12-6 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 […]
Paint parties
Art center to offer private wine, whine classes for groupsHere’s a fresh, fun idea for a party: Schedule a painting party for up to 16 guests at the Port Aransas Art Center. Schedule a Wine, Whine and Design Painting Island Style Party at the Port Aransas Art Center in the organization’s newly opened building. Parties may be scheduled any evening and some afternoons. Choose the painting subject from the […]
Make art with your family at art center
Get out of the heat and get creative with your kids at Family Art Making Days at the Port Aransas Art Center. On Saturday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 26, drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. and create a project that will take approximately 30 minutes to make. The materials fee for the kids is $5 per person and […]
Bearing it
Isaiah Hernandez, 17, and Emiliano Calderon, 18, both of Paige, walk down Alister Street, wearing bear masks on Sunday, Aug. 13. They said they were doing it just for fun and to make people smile.
