Tiger tale told
San Antonio resident Michael Ploch kneels next to a 9.5-foot tiger shark just after reeling it in at the beach in Port Aransas on Thursday, April 28. The adventure of catching the big fish started when Ploch walked to the end of Horace Caldwell Pier, then used a drone to drop his baited hook near the end of the south […]
Federal red snapper season to reopen June 1 for 79 days
Anglers hoping to land more red snapper for their dinner tables take note: Federal for-hire and private recreational angler red snapper season will open in federal waters on Wednesday, June 1. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department made the announcement in a press release issued on Monday, April 25. The red snapper season for federally permitted for-hire vessels in the […]
Turnout huge in early voting in Port Aransas
The big day is Saturday, May 7. Following one of the most hotly contested city campaign periods in recent memory, Election Day in Port Aransas will decide who will fill three city council seats and the mayor’s position – unless there’s a run-off. A run-off could happen in two of the races because more than two candidates are running in […]
Palladium apartments ‘essentially’ booked up
The new Palladium apartment complex built to provide more affordable housing in Port Aransas now is “essentially” 100 percent leased, according to a Palladium official. But folks hoping to get an apartment at the 2700 State Highway 361 complex still shouldn’t hesitate to apply, said the official, Fred D’Lizarraga, COO of Palladium USA. “There are still opportunities available,” he said. […]
Forty-three percent!
That’s how much appraisals are up hereSome Port Aransas residents may be reeling from sticker shock after getting their property appraisals in the mail over the past few weeks. Overall, the net preliminary appraised taxable value for Port Aransas property rose almost 43 percent from 2021 to 2022, going from $2,904,855,837 to $4,138,659,059. Countywide, Nueces County Tax Appraiser Ronnie Canales said individual property appraisal increases ranged […]
PAPHA gala is benefit for museum, boat works
All tables and tickets are sold out for an evening of fellowship, live music, dining and auctions at the Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association’s 2022 Fundraising Gala on Saturday, May 7. The “El Mar Rancho” gala will benefit the Port Aransas Museum and Farley Boat Works. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Courtyard at the Tarpon Inn, […]
Art in focus
Photography show to open Friday at art centerPhotography will be the focus of the May exhibition at the Port Aransas Art Center. A Sight to Behold will open at the First Friday reception on Friday, May 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the reception, enjoy an evening of fellowship, live music and light refreshments while viewing the artwork in the gallery. Photography of varying subjects will […]
Stuff to do and see
Parks and Rec RoundupThe following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to register for events, call 361-749- 4158. See the Island Agenda on this page for recurring weekly events. Activities This Week Registration is required for many in-person classes. Go to porta.recdesk.com/ to register. Community activities volunteers Volunteers are needed to […]
Music, BBQ fest is set
Fundraiser for local benefitA music festival and a barbecue cookoff is set for Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, at Roberts Point Park. The second annual Southern Coast Open Texas BBQ Masters Throwdown and PalmFest Music two-day event will include cooking contests and feature auction prizes, all to raise funds for community partnerships, local organizations and scholarships for Port Aransas High School […]