Crazy race
Competitors race in the Anything that Floats but a Boat contest at Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor on Saturday, Nov. 5. It was part of the Port A Days Festival, which celebrated the 112th birthday of Port Aransas. (More on Page 1B.)
City council to consider renaming pier
When the J.P. Luby Fishing Pier being rebuilt at Roberts Point Park opens to the public in January, the pier could have a new name. The Port Aransas City Council is slated to discuss and take possible action on renaming the pier at its next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15. The council is also expected to look at and take possible […]
Parks plan to be reviewed
The draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan includes new playground equipment and an interactive fountain for Roberts Point Park, a new paddling park, a new Parks and Recreation Department headquarters and more in Port Aransas. The 10-year plan, which has 115 recommendations, is slated to go before the Port Aransas City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Council will consider […]
Beers and tears
Shorty’s closes for move and eventual re-openingTyler “Cowboy” Davis said his grandfather was known to toss back a few drinks from time to time at Shorty’s Place. Cowboy said his father partied there way back in the day, too. In more recent years, Cowboy himself has had a lot of good times at Shorty’s. So, when he heard that the historic Port Aransas bar is going […]
Island Agenda
This Week Friday, Nov. 11 • Veterans Day • Veterans Day Program. (See story this page.) • Municipal offices closed. (See story this page.) Saturday, Nov. 12 • StoryWalk. (See story Page 8B.) • Second Saturday party. (See story this page.) Monday, Nov. 14 •EMS Toy Roundup applications due. (See story Page 6B.) Tuesday, Nov. 15 • City Council meeting. […]
Salute to vets
Veterans Day program slated at PAISD FridayVeterans and present members of the armed services will be honored on Friday, Nov. 11, in the Doyle Marek Gym at Port Aransas High School. The annual Bill Lehmann Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The doors to the gym will open at 9 a.m. Past and present members of the armed forces including members of the […]
Municipal offices to close for Veterans Day
On Friday, Nov. 11, city and municipal offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. The City of Port Aransas business offices and Municipal Court will be closed. Police and EMS workers will be on duty; however, administrative offices will be closed. The William R. “Bill” Ellis Memorial Library will be closed on Friday. It will be open on […]
Burgers on menu at Second Saturday party
Burgers will be sizzling on the grill on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Second Saturday party at Farley Boat Works. Folks are invited to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert and come join in the fellowship. The party will begin at 6 p.m. at the boat works, 716 W. Ave. C. There will be room for dancing to the […]
