Police have released the identity of a man who died after driving a pickup truck off a Port Aransas ferry landing and into channel waters 26 feet deep. The driver was Martin Andrew Steitle, a 64-year-old man who lived in rural Medina County, said Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs. Police encountered Steitle while responding to a report of a […]
SandFest success
Event attracts throngsThousands of folks of all ages came to the beach in Port Aransas Friday through Sunday, April 26 through 28, for Texas SandFest 2019. They were here to marvel at art sculpted from sand and to shop, eat, play and enjoy the live entertainment. “As we always are, we are appreciative of all the people who came to support Port […]
School board election is Saturday
Voters will go to the polls on Saturday, May 4, to decide the races for two school board seats in Port Aransas. Balloting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 408 N Alister St. Early voting wrapped up on Tuesday, April 30. Some 85 people had cast ballots in early voting as of Tuesday […]
Port Aransas scientists conduct study in Arctic
Port Aransas scientists endured deep cold, rode snowmobiles and hacked through ice in Alaska as part of a just-concluded research mission. “We wear special clothing to protect us from the extreme cold, pack sleds with scientific and survival gear, then use snow (mobiles) to reach our sampling stations on the sea ice on the Alaskan Beaufort Sea coast,” lead scientist […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Exercise and lap swim: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Open swim: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5 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, Alister at Brundrett Streets. 1-5 p.m. […]
May group show
Works of women artists to open FridayThe Art’e de Mayo group show will open at the Port Aransas Art Center on Friday, May 3, at the First Friday reception. Meet and mingle while viewing works of art, enjoying light refreshments and live music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The works of Patsy Evins, Jane Andrle Gillette, Donna Labrie and Patti Pedrotti Yoachum will be featured in […]
Social media seminar scheduled for Tuesday
Social media will be the topic at a workshop offered by the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau on Tuesday, May 7. The workshop is set from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 2208 State Highway 361. Those who attend are asked to bring their lunches and laptops – if they have them, […]
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 Movie Under the Stars Wednesday, May 8, at 8:30 p.m. (dusk). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets or even drive up […]
