Sea turtle deaths rising
An unusually large number of sea turtles have been washing up – some ill, most dead – on beaches in and near Port Aransas, but the reason hasn’t been determined. The cause is under investigation by agencies including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Padre Island National Seashore, the Coast Guard and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, said […]
Drought could force water-use restrictions
If rain keeps refusing to fall much longer around here, Port Aransas and surrounding areas could see water use restrictions by the end of summer. That’s according to Scott Mack, manager of Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) No. 4, the agency that provides tap water and sewer service in Port Aransas. Combined, Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake […]
Date for run-off to be determined
The city’s new mayor and two new council members are scheduled to be sworn into office on Tuesday, May 24. The swearings-in will be conducted during a council meeting that will start at 5 p.m. at council chambers, part of the City Hall complex at 710 W. Ave. A. The regular monthly meeting of the city council normally is held […]
Terrific tuna
The Sashimi had a heck of a day offshore on Monday, May 16. James Murr of College Station was aboard the boat when he caught this 675-pound bluefin tuna during a fishing trip out of Port Aransas. In front, from left, are Scott Simmons, mate, of Port Aransas; Port Aransas resident Zack Gueldner, captain, holding his 1-month-old son, Gavin; and […]
May Commercial Yard of the Month
The landscape at New Wave Vacation Rentals, 1305 State Highway 361, was chosen as the May Commercial Yard of the Month by the Port Aransas Garden Club. The landscape includes variegated lily turf, red hibiscus, orange bird of paradise, periwinkles and mandevilla. Pictured from left are employees, Sandy Larson, Aaron Bachand, Helaina Orn and Trey Preston. Not pictured is the […]
Her job is done
A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle returns to the Gulf of Mexico after laying a clutch of eggs on Mustang Island at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 9, between Markers 2 and 3. Dr. Paula Baker, photographing the turtle, was on turtle patrol and was flagged down by a beach goer. Patroller Tim Parke in the background measures the width of the […]
Port Aransans participated in Buccaneer Days coronation
Port Aransas residents Ashby Snow and Kendall Owens took part in the 68th annual Buccaneer Days Coronation in Corpus Christi on May 5. Snow was known as Her Grace Ashby Fariss of the House of Snow, the Duchess of Whimsical Hummingbird, Representing Perpetual Flights of Fancy. She was escorted by Ethan Hugh Salinsky of Portland, Ore. Owens was known as […]
South Jetty earns top prize
Texas Gulf Coast Press Association contestThe South Jetty won the Sweepstakes award for the most points accumulated in various categories of the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. Awards were presented at the association’s 84th annual convention in Sugar Land Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14. First places were won for special sections, editorial writing, serious columns, humorous columns, news photos, sports coverage, […]
New development
Photographed on Friday, May 6, workers piece together buildings that will be part of Beachway Bungalows at 237 N. Station St. Construction has been underway for about two months on the project. Beachway Bungalows will be 12 detached, individually owned condominium units, according to Craig Scott, who is part of Coyoacan LLC, the property owner. Each of the 12 buildings […]
