Preserving Port A history
Restoration of iconic Gibbs Cottages a labor of loveWork that’s underway to restore and improve the historic Gibbs Cottages will result in a rebirth of the business hopefully within the next couple of years, according to one of the main people involved in the effort. The 83-year-old property, located at 340 N. Alister St., is home to nine cottages and a two-story home with an office. The Gibbs […]
Gone surfin’
A surfer rides a wave near Horace Caldwell Pier on a recent day. The pier has long been a favorite place for surfers because sand bars there make the waves line up and break just so. A rip current that tends to run next to the pier also makes it a little easier for surfers to paddle out, but here’s […]
Throwback Thursday … Historic fire was 11 years ago
It was about 3 a.m. that I was jolted awake by a phone call from a firefighter friend. “If you want to take pictures of a big fire, you’d better get out to the Private Marina right now!” he yelled, raising his voice above what I knew had to be flames roaring in the background. Whoa. The Private Marina was […]
Secret Service involved in Port A arrest
An arrest was made in Port Aransas last week in an identity-theft investigation that’s being conducted by the U.S. Secret Service, and more arrests likely are coming, an official said. Details such as who was arrested and how many victims might be involved haven’t been released. Here’s what’s known. On Wednesday, the South Jetty received a telephone tip from a […]
Six vie for seats at water district
It’s going to be a highly unusual Election Day for the agency that provides water and sewer services to Port Aransas. It will be the first time in years that someone will be running against incumbents on the board of directors of the Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4. Incumbents and challengers recently responded to a round […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Open: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; $2 person. The pool is operating at 50 percent capacity. Tuesday-Saturday, Lap and exercise swim, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Open swim, Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Closed Monday. • Port Aransas Art Center, Classes, workshops,104 N. Alister St., 749-7334. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., […]
Free native trees!
Community giveaway set SaturdayIf you are a Port Aransas property owner, you can pick up a free tree for your landscapes on Saturday, Oct. 10. The Port Aransas Community Tree Giveaway is set for 9 a.m. to noon in the Civic Center parking lot, 710 W. Ave. A. The Arbor Day Foundation, along with the American Wind Energy Association, will be delivering hundreds […]
Blood drive set for Oct. 13
Donate blood and save lives on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church parking lot, 433 Trojan St. One in seven people who enter the hospital will need a blood transfusion, according to information provided by the blood center. The Coastal Bend Blood Center is the sole […]
