Members of the Sand Marlins, part of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program at Port Aransas ISD, build a sand sculpture of a Christmas tree on Saturday, Dec. 15. From left are Zane Bailey, Cody Berryhill and Logan Berryhill. The group was practicing to compete in Texas SandFest in 2019. Mark Landrum, of Build a Better Sandcastle, is their […]
Cotter carols
Employees of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute sing Christmas carols while visiting the newspaper office of the South Jetty, at 141 W. Cotter Ave., on Friday, Dec. 14. The group was riding in a trailer that was being towed around Port Aransas and stopping at various locations for hearty caroling sessions.
Council seeking property transfer from developer
There was a lot of talk, but no decisions were made on whether the City of Port Aransas will allow for significant changes in the official plans for how Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Community will be allowed to continue developing its subdivision. Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 13, the city council went into closed session for about 30 minutes, then […]
Food drive provides 125 gift cards
Another successful fundraiser is in the books for the Moore-McDonald VFW Post 8967. The annual Care and Share Christmas Food Drive has come to an end. In all, 125 gift cards were handed out to help Port Aransas families in need. The VFW has helped to provide Christmas dinners for needy families for many years. Again this year the post […]
Student safeguard
City looks for funding to hire school officerPort Aransas city and school officials are moving closer to the idea of stationing a police officer at the school district to pump up security there. At a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 13, the city council asked city staff to meet with school district staff to put together a proposal that would be ready by the council’s Jan. 17 meeting. […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Exercise and lap swim: Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Open swim: Wednesday, Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Monday. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. • Port Aransas Art Center: Classes, workshops,104 N. Alister St., […]
Holiday lights winners
Folks who entered the 2018 Port Aransas Garden Club Holiday Lights contest gathered on Monday, Dec. 17, at the Community Center to find out who won. Attending were, back row from left, Patrick and Linda Haney, Tessa Gates, Linda Askew, Gene Keller and Robin Barelebo. Front row, from left are, Ray Dillahunty, Johnie Swenson, Debbie Boult, Robin Care, Denise Keller […]
Holiday closings
Museum open late Friday for holiday shopping; boat works, museum, art center to observe holidaysMake note that some of the places you may visit while here on vacation will be closed to observe the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Port Aransas Museum The Port Aransas Museum, 101 E. Brundrett St., is open Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Want to do some last minute shopping? The museum will be open late on […]
Municipal offices set closings for Christmas and New Year’s
With Christmas and the New Year holidays within a week of each other, make note of the closings scheduled for municipal offices. Christmas The City of Port Aransas business offices and Municipal Court will be closed on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec 25. Police, EMS and the fire department personnel will be on duty; however, […]
