Airborne
Two bottlenose dolphins leap from a swell pushed ahead of a ship, the BBC Destiny, as it steamed through the Aransas Pass on a recent day.
Splish-splash!
Children play at the beach shoreline in Port Aransas near sunset on a recent day. They were having fun just south of Horace Caldwell Pier. Speaking of beach fun, a South Jetty recently interviewed several Port Aransas merchants to see how the Memorial Day weekend went for them. Their comments are on Page 10A.
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy. Open: Tuesday-Sunday, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, Lap and exercise swim, 7-8 a.m. and 9:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Open swim, Tuesday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Closed Monday. Splash Pad open during open swim, free with paid pool entrance. • Port Aransas Art Center, Classes, […]
Under cover
Nancy Peters, left, and Paula Baker hold a tarp over Lee Harrison as Harrison retrieves sea turtle eggs from a nest during a downpour on the beach at Mustang Island State Park on Saturday, May 29. All three are part of the Amos Rehabilitation Keep Turtle Patrol, which regularly searches the beach for evidence of sea turtle nesting. Eggs are […]
It’s hurricane season: Get prepared, be safe
In this week’s column I would like to remind everyone of the importance of being prepared for the upcoming storm and hurricane season. When storms and hurricanes make landfall, they can affect the lives of thousands of Texans along the coast and across the state. As storm and hurricane season continues, being prepared, being aware of hazards, and having a […]
Flamenco music to be featured at free concert
Watch ships go by and dolphins frolic in the ship channel while the rhythms of Spain play in the background. Randy Cordero, also known as “El Garrobo,” a flamenco guitarist based in San Antonio, will entertain at the next Sunset Sounds concert on Friday, June 11. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts […]