Four of a kind
Four bottlenose dolphins leap into the air together while riding a swell pushed ahead of the Seaway Athens, a tanker ship traveling through the Aransas Pass on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The north jetty can be seen in the background.
Benefit for hurricane victims
A fundraising event to benefit Florida victims of Hurricane Ian was held on Thursday, Oct. 6. Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church hosted the benefit at Bron’s Backyard. The event included brisket dinners, a silent auction and live music by Darwin’s Misfits and the Dunebillies. Above, James Derkits, church rector, holds up the donation bucket that was used during the event. The event […]
Early voting to start Monday, Oct. 24
Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election is just around the corner. As long as you registered to vote by Oct. 11, you are eligible to cast a ballot. Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 24. Ballots may be cast at the Port Aransas Community Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 to 28; 7 a.m. to 7 […]
Progress
Groundbreaking for new Harbor Master building to be followed by Ancel Brundrett Pier ribbon-cuttingTwo events will herald new improvements in Port Aransas on Wednesday, Oct. 19. At 1:30 p.m., officials will gather for a groundbreaking for construction of a new harbor master building at Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor. Thirty minutes later, a ribbon cutting will be held to mark the completion of Ancel Brundrett Pier, at the north end of Station Street. The […]
New face at tourism bureau
The Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce is the first chamber in Texas to have a destination stewardship manager, according to Brett Stawar, chamber president/ CEO. Chris Riggins, 27, started in the newly created position Sept. 26. In the position, Riggins works with the community with focuses on residents’ quality of life, the visitor economy and Port Aransas’ […]
Extra-high tide
Seated in a golf cart, a City of Port Aransas lifeguard watches the surf as extra-high tide waters moved up the beach on Thursday, Sept. 29. The beach flooding was caused by Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida the same day.
Coral reef fish parents decide ‘due date’
Leaving the comfort and safety of home to explore the world is a difficult decision. However, in a tiny coral reef fish called a neon goby, dads help their offspring take the plunge by pushing them out the door when the time is just right. A new paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B from The University of […]
Up in smoke
A car engine caught fire while parked in the Palladium Port Aransas apartments parking lot on Friday night, Oct. 7. Firefighters Nathan Arnold, left, and Chris Gohlke aim a fire hose at it to stop the blaze. The Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department and first responders from the Port Aransas Police Department and EMS,and a Nueces County Precinct 4 constable […]
