Disaster case managers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be meeting with folks starting Thursday, Jan. 18, in Port Aransas. The case managers will be assisting residents starting on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m., at H.G. Olsen Elementary School portable classroom No. 6. Disaster case managers can assist with the following: Information on […]
Whoop!
Famous cranes make history in Port AransasAn historic occasion took place in Port Aransas last week, at least as far as wildlife is concerned. Two whooping cranes were spotted feeding on crabs at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture on Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to Colleen Simpson, the city’s preserve manager. Seasoned birders say this appears to be the first time in recent history […]
To the rescue
Grants of $135,000 to aid PAISD librariesPort Aransas ISD libraries received $135,000 in grant money on Thursday, Jan. 11. The grants were part of the first round of a 2017 disaster relief initiative given by the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. H.G. Olsen Elementary and Brundrett Middle Schools each received grants for $50,000. Port Aransas High School received $35,000. The foundation is distributing more than […]
Harvey no match for Cabreras
Battling backEditor’s note: “Battling back” is an occasional South Jetty series profiling Port Aransas residents who are working to get their lives back in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation. Isac Cabrera has lived the second half of his life in Port Aransas, and he has no plans to move away, despite the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey. Isac, 32, lived […]
Boat works:
Classes offered for all agesOpenings in classes for woodworking and boat building are still available at the Farley Boat Works. Register for classes online at portaransasmuseum.org/product-category/classes-farleyboatworks/. Build a wooden toolbox at a February class taught by Bill Lehmann. The class will meet Tuesday and Wednesday from Feb. 7 through Feb. 28. For $75, participants will learn how to make dovetail joints and customize the […]
Donation for the birds
The Coastal Bend Audubon Society presented the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) with a check for $2,500 on a recent day. The funds will help feed and rehabilitate birds and turtles at the ARK. Facilities at the ARK were severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey. On Jan. 5, birds and turtles that had been evacuated during the hurricane were returned to the […]
Full schedule of classes are offered at art center
Openings remain for some classes and workshops offered by the Port Aransas Art Center. Judy Hall will teach a workshop titled “Creating a Travel Memory” on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $50. Participants will use personal travel photos, souvenirs and memories to create a montage. The supply list is […]
Stuff to do and see
Parks and Rec RoundupThe 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 this page for recurring weekly events. Activities This Week Dance Night Thursday, Jan. 18, and Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Couples and singles are invited to come, mingle, dance […]
