Delay, deceive and destroy



Who believes another FBI investigation of Brett Kavanaugh will be the end of it? If the FBI finds nothing to support Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party, will it be enough for Democrats to vote to confirm him? Republicans say the investigation is limited to her charge and that of a third […]

Caribbean sounds

Executive Steel Band to perform Thursday

Two free concerts are set for October, sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. The Executive Steel Band from Austin will take the stage on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. The band was rescheduled from its September date due to inclement weather. Pack a picnic, bring […]

CPR, Stop the Bleed classes set Saturday at Civic Center

You could one day be in the position where you could save someone’s life by using CPR or stopping them from bleeding out. Learn the correct steps to do both at CPR and Stop the Bleed classes on Saturday, Oct. 6. The classes will be offered at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. The classes will be offered from […]

ArtAbout

Event slated Oct. 13

Take a day to tour Port Aransas and the art culture that makes it unique on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the 12th annual PA ArtAbout. ArtAbout is a self-guided tour of 17 galleries, studios, design shops and businesses throughout Port Aransas. Start anywhere along the route and take the opportunity to meet the artists, view […]

Journalists speak

Dan Parker, the South Jetty’s news editor, right, speaks during the Headliners Foundation’s 2018 Mike Quinn Awards Luncheon in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 29. Parker was taking part in the keynote presentation, a panel discussion on coverage of Hurricane Harvey. From left are Kathleen McElroy, director of the University of Texas School of Journalism; David Phillip, senior photojournalist with the […]

Phun and phundraising

Parrot Heads ‘Party at the End of the Island’ Oct. 12, 13 to benefit ARK and VFW Care Share

Parrot Heads of Port Aransas organization is once again organizing a weekend full of “phun.” The club’s Party at the End of the Island is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13. Its annual Wings Over Port A event is a fundraiser for the Amos Rehabilitation Keep and the VFW Care and Share Christmas Dinner project. Tickets to […]

Robert M. Veselka

August 24, 1931-September 30, 2018

Robert M. Veselka, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born August 24, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Bohumil and Josephine Veselka. He graduated from Elkhart High School class of 1949. He joined the Navy in 1949 and served at the N.A.S. Kingsville and received a Honorable Discharge in 1953. Robert worked as an electrician for 30 […]

Fabrie

Mark Dominic Fabrie of Port Aransas died on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. He was 53. He was born on July 21, 1965, to Deno P. Fabrie and Diana B. Fabrie in Corpus Christi. He moved to Port Aransas in 2001. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, had many jobs, and did all kinds of work. Fabrie is survived by his father, […]

Register to vote


With the Nov. 6 Election Day right around the corner, now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote. As of last week, Texas has 15,624,871 registered voters – a new record in the State of Texas. To help encourage more turnout, I would like to share some important voting information, including key dates and registration requirements, […]

Tickets, tables on sale for annual PAEF event

A night of entertainment, food and drinks, silent and live auctions and raffle drawings are planned for Friday, Oct. 26, at the Port Aransas Education Foundation’s “Casino Night.” PAEF will celebrate its 12th anniversary of supporting academic excellence in the Port Aransas School District. The event will be held at the Port Aransas Civic Center, at 710 W. Ave. A., […]