New South Jetty edition published

If you missed SandFest this past weekend, fear not: We have photos of sand sculpting contest winners and other aspects of the festival in the May 3 edition of the South Jetty, which is hitting news stands all over Port Aransas now. Also in this edition, you’ll see: • Why saltwater is being found in some underground gas lines in […]

SandFest superb

Thousands hit beach to marvel at sculptures


They came, they played and they spent money all for a good cause at the 22nd annual Texas SandFest, held Friday through Sunday, April 27 through 29. “We are really appreciative of all the people who came and supported our cause and the community,” said Lisa Shelton, SandFest event coordinator. SandFest opened at 9 a.m. each day and organizers extended […]

Crowds come

Texas SandFest 2018 attracted loads of visitors to Port Aransas, delighting the annual festival’s organizers and also merchants in town who’ve been craving injections of cash ever since Hurricane Harvey struck on Aug. 25.

City eyeballing saltwater in gas lines



Saltwater intrusion in Port Aransas gas lines is going to be investigated, and while the extent of the problem isn’t yet known, it’s possible that repairs could cost quite a bit of money, according to city officials. The problem isn’t an immediately dire one, and no danger to the public is suspected, said Mitch Ortiz, superintendent of the city’s gas […]

Cast your ballot

Saturday is Election Day


It’s decision time, Port Aransas. Election Day is Saturday, May 5. Balloting in Port Aransas city elections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Vying for Place 2 on the city council are Ben Kuhn and incumbent Beverly Bolner. Mayor Charles Bujan is running for re-election against challenger Scot Deason. […]

Island Agenda

Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Open and lap swim: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Monday. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. Pool is heated. • Port Aransas Art Center: Classes, workshops,104 N. Alister St., 749-7334. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday,closed Sunday. • Port Aransas Museum, Alister at Brundrett Streets. 1-5 p.m. […]

Art’e de Mayo

First Friday reception opens month of art

Mix and mingle while viewing works of art, enjoying light refreshments and live music at the Port Aransas Art Center on Friday, May 4. The First Friday reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The works of Dinah Bowman, Janelle Cox, Angalee DeForest and Laura Griffith will be featured at the Art’e de Mayo group show through Friday, May 25. […]

Street Dance sold out

Saturday at art center

Dinner, dancing, live music and more will be part of the Port Aransas Art Center’s celebration of the opening of the organization’s new building. The Street Dance Party is on Saturday, May 5, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at 104 N. Alister St. The street dance originally was planned for Sept. 30, 2017, but because of Hurricane Harvey, the event […]

Dispose of old tires on Saturday, Sunday

Do you have old tires on your property you need to get rid of? Dispose of them on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at the Community Park, 700 Clark Pkwy., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nueces County Commissioner Brent Chesney helped get a grant from De-Go-La Resource Conservation and Development for tire recycling. Old tires were in […]

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 this page for recurring weekly events. Activities This Week Movie Under the Stars Wednesday, May 9, at 8:30 p.m. Free, family-friendly movie at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater at Roberts […]