Mike Wagner of Port Aransas flies high above the surf during a kiteboarding session near the south jetty on a nice day not long ago. A photo essay on beach fun is on Page 1B.
Fireworks, drunken driving targeted this New Year’s Eve
Folks historically are known to indulge in cocktails to ring in the New Year, while others shoot off their favorite fireworks. Some people take part in both. But Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs wants to remind everyone that fireworks are not legal within the city limits, and many of times, a couple of alcoholic drinks are enough for a […]
Back to nature
Work on new boardwalk beginsWorkers have begun a project to build a 700-foot boardwalk leading from Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center into the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture. “It’s really exciting,” said Colleen Simpson, Port Aransas Nature Preserves manager. “It’s the first new construction project to take place in Port Aransas Nature Preserves since Hurricane Harvey.” Harvey hit Port Aransas on Aug. 25, […]
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., […]
A stroll through an enchanted forest
Autumn Lafayette and her mother, Shannon, stroll through the Enchanted Holiday Forest at the Community Center on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The event is an annual tradition sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Individuals, organizations and businesses decorate the trees to go with the yearly theme. This year the theme was ‘Port A Stronger.’
Parks and rec to host events to ring in 2019
Get ready to party like it’s 2019 at two events hosted by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Noon Year’s Eve Start the party early on Monday, Dec. 31, at the annual Noon Year’s Eve Party. If you don’t want to stay up until midnight for the countdown, or if you want to make the countdown twice, […]
Municipal offices to close for New Year’s
Just like many folks around the world, municipal employees will take time off to ring in the New Year. City of Port Aransas business offices and Municipal Court will be closed on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Police, EMS and the fire department personnel will be on duty; however, administrative offices will be closed. The Community Park pool […]
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 this page for recurring weekly events. Activities This Week Noon Year’s Eve Monday, Dec. 31, at 11:30 a.m. Count down to 2019 early at the Fred Rhodes pavilion at […]
