Crainiacs will be out in force in Port Aransas, Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 21 through 24, for the 23rd annual Whooping Crane Festival organized by the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau. Birders, photographers and nature lovers are here to participate in the festival, a celebration of the endangered whooping crane, the largest bird in North America. The […]
Gathered up
Sanderlings gather on shore at I.B. Magee Jr. Beach Park on Sunday, Feb. 17. Sanderlings are among many species of birds that birding enthusiasts may see in Port Aransas during the Whooping Crane Festival that runs from Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 21 to 24.
Port Aransas whooping cranes seem likely to keep coming back
Last year’s historic appearance of two whooping cranes in Port Aransas has repeated itself this winter, and it’s likely to keep happening in the years to come, according to a whooping crane expert. “Obviously, they’ve found something they like,” said Wade Harrell, U.S. whooping crane coordinator at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. “There is some good wetland habitat right there. […]
Two races develop for school board
Port Aransans will see two contested races for school board in the May 4 city election, but no contested races for city council. The deadline to file to run for school board and city council in Port Aransas was at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. The filing period began on Jan. 16. The two races for the Port Aransas […]
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, Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Open swim: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Closed Monday. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. Pool is heated. • Port Aransas Art Center: Classes, workshops,104 N. Alister […]
Epicureans’ delight
Eat, drink, meet the chefs on TuesdayAn event for foodies is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Meet the Chefs Food and Wine Extravaganza. The festivities are hosted by the Youth Development Foundation of Port Aransas at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Those who attend will have the opportunity to taste the culinary specialties of five […]
Seats remain for Ghost Tours; see haunted places in Port A
Monday through WednesdaySome spots still remain for the Ghost Tours sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Take a hay wagon tour around Port Aransas to see some of the most haunted places Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 25 through 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The tours will begin and end at Roberts Point Park. Reservations are required to […]
Purchase style show tickets at eight locations in town
Plan an afternoon of fashion and shopping on Thursday, March 7, at the Port Aransas Garden Club “Fashion ‘N Flip Flops” style show. Doors will open at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A, at 12:30 p.m. Attendees may shop at the ‘boothtiques” of local merchants while enjoying wine and light refreshments. The show will begin at 2 p.m., and […]
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. See the Winter Activities calendar for more weekly activities. Activities This Week Beach Walk Friday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m. Take a walk […]
