We’ve lived in the same house for 22 years and are blessed beyond measure to have an unobstructed view of brilliant sunsets from our back porch. As if that weren’t enough, we have been treated to many hours watching the antics of wildlife, mostly of the feathered variety, from that back porch. Every day, usually twice a day – and […]
Letters to the Editor
FREEGood cops A few days ago, I was driving out Hwy 361. Guessing my speed was about 45 mph, and someone in a SUV passed me as if I were sitting still. Out loud I said, “Where is a cop when you need one?” For the first time in my life, after saying this, here comes a Port A police […]
Adios to Bonnen
FREELesson from the last several weeks in the Texas Capitol: An elected official’s public words ought to be reflected in their private actions. Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen has learned that the hard way. Bonnen, 47. R-Lake Jackson, was elected to the House from the coastal District 25 in 1996, at the age of 24. He had served as House […]
Another one bites the dust
FREEOnly extreme partisans intent on denying President Trump any credit for any success would be critical of the operation he ordered that resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. These extreme partisans include Speaker Nancy Pelosi who, while praising the “heroism” of the special unit that conducted the raid on al-Baghdadi’s location in Northern Syria, could […]
‘Tis the Season
FREE First Friday to feature art for giftingFolks may shop for art for their holiday gift-giving at the First Friday reception at the Port Aransas Art Center on Friday, Nov. 1. Shop for the holidays, enjoy refreshments and live music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The ‘Tis the Season group show will feature art works by art center artists. Shop for pottery, glass, metal, mosaic, wood works, […]
Dance, dance
FREE Community invited to Friday celebrationMake plans to be part of the Community Dance party on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion at Roberts Point Park. All are invited to cut a rug from 7 to 10 p.m. while a DJ spins dance tunes. Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Folks are welcome to bring their own beverages to the […]
Highway cleanup set for KPAB, Marlins
FREECleaning up a stretch of State Highway 361 in Port Aransas will be the focus of a project on Friday, Nov. 1. Members of Keep Port Aransas Beautiful and Port Aransas High School Marlins United will join forces to host a cleanup for Adopt-a-Highway at 1 p.m. The groups will meet in the CVS parking lot at 710 State Highway […]
Openings available for Lee Ricks watercolor class
FREELearn watercolor painting or improve your skills at a workshop at the Port Aransas Art Center. Lee Ricks will instruct the two-day class on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Spots are still available for the workshop, where participants will complete two paintings. The cost is $150 for members and $160 for non-members. […]
See turtles
FREE Public invited to view ARK sea turtle releaseToodle-loo, turtles! The Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) will hold a sea turtle release on Saturday, Nov. 2, on the beach at Marker 35. Several turtles will be released at the 10 a.m. event, according to a spokesman for the Friends of the ARK organization. The release will be followed by a garage sale fundraiser held by Friends of the ARK […]
