2020-02-13 E-Edition

Marlins milestone

Boys win 100 consecutive district games


One-hundred straight district wins in basketball is a feat few teams accomplish at any level, according to experts who study the game. But the Marlins have done it! With Friday’s 50-39 win over Refugio, the Port Aransas High School varsity boys’ basketball team hit the century mark for consecutive wins in Class 2A District 30, a streak that started almost […]

Port A named certified Bird City Texas



Port Aransas is getting some recognition for its efforts to protect birds and their habitats. And the recognition could boost the city’s ability to do even more for birds and the city’s birdy reputation. The town has been designated one of four inaugural certified Bird City Texas cities through a program involving the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon […]

Constable candidates respond to questions

On Republican ballot: Sherwood, Bowers, Allen

For the first time in decades, there is a race for Precinct 4 Nueces County constable. The South Jetty posed three questions to the three candidates via email. Responses were limited to 300 words per question, and they were allowed to respond, in up to 200 words, to any allegations made by an opponent. The candidates, including the incumbent, filed […]

Culture 101

Symphony trips benefit kids


For nearly 15 years, H.G. Olsen Elementary School fifth-grade students have been attending the Corpus Christi Symphony on a February weekend. This year, the students attended the performance on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. “This trip provides exposure to a higher level of the arts for our students,” said Principal Kelye Garcie. […]

City, Port of CC trade accusations



The Port of Corpus Christi Authority made two moves recently that Port Aransas City Manager Dave Parsons called “underhanded” attacks on the city. Mayor Charles Bujan also weighed in, saying that the port is trying “to pressure the city to give up its right of governance of land within its city limits.” Move No. 1: Doug Allison, an attorney for […]

Island Agenda

Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Pool is closed for repairs. • 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, 749-3800. 1-5 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. • Farley Boat Works, 716 W. Ave. C, near Cut-off Rd. Open […]

Boat works tunes

Folks gathered at the Farley Boat Works for the Second Saturday party on Saturday, Feb. 8. In addition to listening to live music, they shared a pot-luck meal featuring spaghetti and homemade side dishes and desserts.

‘Love Letters’

Drama opens at PACT for one weekend only

A lifetime of correspondence that begins with a birthday party thank-you note is the theme of the production that is opening at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. “Love Letters” will be on stage one weekend only, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 13 through 15, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. The PACT provided the following information about […]

Rock Around the Arts dance slated on Friday

Bring your sweetheart and dance the night away on Val- entine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, at the annual Rock Around the Arts Dance. The event, hosted by the Port Aransas Art Center, will be held at the Civic Center from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The Civic Center is located at 710 W. Ave. A. At press time a few tickets […]