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 […]
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 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 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 […]