New South Jetty issue hits newsstands today

Full results of the 83rd Deep Sea Roundup, with lots of photos of big catches, are in the July 19 edition of the South Jetty newspaper, being delivered this very minute to news stands all over Port Aransas. Also in this edition, you’ll see: That methamphetamine arrests are up in Port Aransas, and how one recent arrest led to the […]

Roundup rocks

Phillips wins bay division; Furlow nabs best offshore


Hurricane Harvey did little to dampen spirits at the 83rd Deep Sea Roundup, held Thursday through Sunday, July 12-15. “We were truly blessed to have this tournament this year, and all the contestants, volunteers, donations and members who were involved,” said Kim Winton, who, with Frankie Eichols, co-chaired the tournament. Winton said being able to help the Ladies Fire Auxiliary […]

Fine fish

At the 83rd Deep Sea Roundup in Port Aransas are, from left, Dirk Wristers, who took first place in the tournament’s yellowfin tuna division with a 46-pounder; Zach Brown holding Wristers’ first-place, 19.3-pound blackfin tuna; Mike Mendicino, holding his winning dorado, which weighed 36.9 pounds; and Paul Brown with his second-place yellowfin, weighing 45.2 pounds. All four men are Austin […]

Port seeks permit for discharge into channel



Harbor Island is involved in an effort by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to help clear the way for possible construction of a seawater desalination facility and discharge of treated wastewater into the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The port is applying for a Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit to […]

High activity

Meth arrests up in Port Aransas


While methamphetamine has been around Port Aransas for years, an increase in arrests for those accused of possessing the drug has been reported in recent months, according to police. Statistics provided by PAPD show that possession of controlled substance penalty group 1 arrests are higher so far this year than for the same period in 2016 and 2017. The controlled […]

Island Agenda

Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Exercise and lap swim: Tuesday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Open swim: Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Closed Monday. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. • 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, […]

Vodka volunteers

Volunteers from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits made their way to Port Aransas on Thursday, July 12, to assist the Parks and Recreation Department at the Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond. Above, Lisa Huddleson, left, director of strategic philanthropy for Tito’s, and Hannah Johnson, philanthropy partnership coordinator for Tito’s, shovel soil into a freshly-planted tree. […]

Island Wine

A ribbon cutting for the opening of Island Wine was held on Friday, July 13. Co-owners, from left, Karen Bendily and Lara White cut the ribbon as employees Savannah White and Joy Cann stand by their side. Island Wine is located at 1726 State Highway 361 Unit A. The shop is open Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., […]

Fly It!

A ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening of Fly It! Port A was held on Friday, July 13. Ralph Pyle, left, co-owner, cuts a ribbon for the re-opening of the business. Next to Pyle is his wife and co-owner, Suanne; and employee Jennifer Leary of Corpus Christi. Located at 600 Cut-off Road Suite 8, the store is open Monday through […]

Saturday event is postponed

The “Anything But a Boat” Tournament, Tunes, Tastes Festival, sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department, has been cancelled for Saturday, July 21. It has been postponed to a later date. “Due to scheduling conflicts beyond our control we are postponing the event,” said Ken Yarbrough, recreation program coordinator with parks and recreation. “We hope to […]