South Jetty publishes Hurricane Harvey special edition

Detailed updates on how Port Aransas is progressing one year after Hurricane Harvey’s landfall are in the Aug. 23 edition of the South Jetty. The issue is being delivered right now to newsstands all over Port Aransas. Specifically, you’ll see: • A bunch of photos of what we looked like right after Harvey and what those same sites look like […]

Leaving Harvey behind

One year after the hurricane hit, Port A has not completely recovered. But we’ve made big progress.


Has it really been just one year since Hurricane Harvey hit us? For many in Port Aransas, it seems more like a lifetime ago. So much has happened these past 12 months. Mushrooming from a tropical depression to a major hurricane in just about 40 hours, Harvey struck on Aug. 25, 2017, with 132 mph wind gusts and a storm […]

In our heads

Hurricane still torments us


Hurricane Harvey’s wrath on Port Aransas not only caused damage to homes and businesses, but it impacted the mental health of many residents as well. Now that the one-year anniversary of Harvey is approaching, post-hurricane trauma is increasing, according to Eric Hardison, a Port Aransas licensed professional counselor. Extreme winds and storm surge devastated our town when the Category 4 […]

Second desal facility eyed for Harbor Island



First, a desalination plant was proposed on one part of Harbor Island. Now, another one is being talked about for possible construction on another part of the island. The Port of Corpus Christi has had people in Port Aransas talking for weeks about the port’s plans to have a third-party build a desal plant on a piece of port property […]

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, […]

Before, after

Above: On Avenue A at Cut-off Road, the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department building lies in shambles after Hurricane Harvey hit. The remains of the building later were demolished, and the property was cleared. Below: The parcel lies mostly vacant today. Parks and recreation workers currently are housed in a structure across the street.

Rock ’n roll for rescues

Dance, snack and drink, all to help save the lives of dogs and cats at the Rock ‘n Roll Rescue on Friday, Aug. 31. The Animal Friends of Port Aransas is hosting the event from noon to 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Tickets will be available at the door for those 21 and up for […]

PACT needs volunteers for post-construction clean-up

Rebuilding of the Port Aransas Community Theatre is almost complete, and volunteers are needed on Sunday, Aug. 26, for post-construction cleanup. The post-construction workday is set for 1 to 6 p.m. Folks do not have to commit to spending the entire time at the theater. “If folks can spare an hour or two of their time to help us, that […]

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 Beach Walk Friday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. Join Lisa Ansley on a guided walk to find beach ‘treasures.’ Meet […]

Insurance hassles add to Harvey angst



Talk about adding insult to injury. One year after Hurricane Harvey hit, many folks in Port Aransas still haven’t managed to rebuild because they are having disagreements with their insurance providers and contractors. Lawyers say dozens of Port Aransas property owners have filed lawsuits against insurance companies and contractors, and more are still to come. As of July 31, the […]