Editor’s note: Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs today (Wednesday, Feb. 2) released a letter of apology after members of the Port Aransas community criticized a column that he wrote and that was published in the Jan. 27 edition of the South Jetty. Burroughs asked the South Jetty to publish the letter. It is below, in its entirety. Last […]
Arctic front to hit Port Aransas
FREEPort Aransas residents should prepare for the arctic front that is expected to hit the southern Coastal Bend tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service – Corpus Christi. The front will reach the Victoria Crossroads between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight before hitting the Coastal Plains shortly after midnight and the southern Coastal Bend at daybreak Thursday, according to […]
Employment
FREEPART-TIME SEASONAL-SALES MERCHANDISER EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Merchandise Banana Boat/Hawaiian Tropic Suncare products at various retail locations: Port Aransas, Rockport, and Corpus Christi Previous retail merchandising experience is preferred with good communication skills Reliable vehicle-Compensation for mileage is provided Must be self-motivated and have flexibility to work throughout the work week during normal working hours -9-5pm-M-F Must be able to adapt […]
Battling a blaze
Members of the Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department aim a firehose at a burning RV during the early-morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 30. The RV was at the intersection of Sea Secret and Shibui Sands. No one was injured. (More is on Page 5B. Video is on the South Jetty’s Facebook page.)
Cold COVID testing
A healthcare worker helps people get tested for COVID-19 at a free drive-thru testing site next to the Port Aransas Civic Center on a cold, windy day on Friday, Jan. 28.
Free vaccines offered here
Free vaccines will be administered to folks in Port Aransas every Thursday in February starting Feb. 10, according to Rick Adams, emergency management coordinator for the City of Port Aransas. Plans were to start the vaccines on Feb. 3, but the threat of severe weather caused officials to cancel. That could change, however, so keep an eye on the South […]
Down time
Laughing gulls enjoy some down time on the beach near the south jetty on a recent day. A photo essay on Page 1B spotlights winter beach activity in Port Aransas.
Word on the street
City eyes repairs for roadsIf you’ve got a pothole the size of a Volkswagen on your street, help might be on the way. Port Aransas city officials are talking about spending some money on street repair. Residents and city staff agree: Various roadways in town are crying out for the work. In a Facebook post on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 27, the South […]
Mott attempts city attorney removal
A city council member’s effort to oust the current Port Aransas city attorney got no meaningful support during a council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27. At the request of council member Tina Mott, the council met in closed session to “deliberate continued employment and evaluation of a public officer or employee – City Attorney,” the council agenda said. When the […]
