Homecoming court
Dominick Landa and Maddy Stegenga were crowned the Port Aransas High School homecoming king and queen on the evening of Friday, Nov. 18. The crowning took place as the entire homecoming court was presented after a basketball game that was part of the Marlin Classic tournament at Doyle Marek Gym. From left are seniors Landa and Stegenga; seniors Ridge Neri […]
Fun, games
Port Aransas High School students Bianca Martinez, left, and Brody Milina take part in a guessing game during a pep rally in Doyle Marek Gym on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The two were the sophomore representatives on the school’s homecoming court. The pep rally marked homecoming and the Marlin Classic basketball tournament held Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 17 to 19.
New park plan includes rec facility
A multipurpose recreational facility with new headquarters for the Parks and Recreation Department at the Port Aransas Community Park is part of the new Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The Port Aransas City Council approved the plan during its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15. The 10-year plan has more than 100 recommendations and encompasses ideas for all the open […]
Christmas fund drives seek support
VFW collecting food for familiesIf you are out doing some shopping at after Thanksgiving sales on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26, stop by the Family Center IGA and make a cash donation to the annual VFW Care and Share Christmas Food Drive. Members of the VFW will collect donations in person at the IGA from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year, […]
Toys, cash donations are sought
Toy Roundup seeks donationsPick up an extra toy or two for the annual Emergency Services Toy Roundup while out doing some Black Friday shopping. Port Aransas Emergency Services personnel have been collecting toys and cash to purchase toys for needy Port Aransas children for the past 24 years. Toys for children up to 18 years old are collected each year. “We hope, with […]
Lighting up the night
Garden club’s planter light contest registration openThere is still time for folks who own Farley Boat planters to enter the third annual Farley Boat Planter Lighting Contest. Sponsored by the Port Aransas Garden Club, the contest for those individuals, business owners, condominiums and RV parks with Farley Boat planters are invited to compete for cash prizes. The deadline to enter is Monday, Nov. 28. Entry forms […]
Parks and Rec Roundup
Stuff to do and see The 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. Nautical and […]
Holiday Market set Saturday and Sunday
Do some Christmas shopping and check some items off your list at the Holiday Market set for Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27. The Port Aransas Art Center will host the special shopping event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. Shopping hours on Saturday are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, from 9 a.m. […]
City Christmas Tree lighting slated Dec. 8
The City of Port Aransas will kick off the Christmas holiday season with the lighting of the City Christmas Tree on Thursday, Dec. 8. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Community Center, located at 403 N. Alister St. The evening will include hot chocolate and cookies, ornament decorating, an ugly Christmas sweater […]
