2022-12-08 E-Edition

Mold mess

Apartment residents complain; Palladium says issue addressed


Palladium Port Aransas was a “godsend” for the Port Aransas workforce. The city has long had an affordable housing shortage, and many who work here have to commute to work from other cities because they can’t afford to live in Port Aransas. Palladium was meant to be a solution to that problem and offer the local workforce an affordable place […]

Work gets started on big subdivision



Construction has begun on the 24.5- acre Blue Marlin Subdivision development on State Highway 361 on vacant land north of and adjacent to The Texan store. The roughly $30 million development will consist of a 32-home subdivision with four private roads, a 15-acre, up-scale RV Park and five four-plex condominium structures, said Gabe Goodman, principal with Blue Marlin Holdings, LLC. […]

Charity donations down

Roundup designed to get toys to needy kids

Monetary donations are needed to fill the Christmas wish lists of Port Aransas children in need. “Donations of cash are down this year. We have some ground to make up,” said Joe Garza, Emergency Services Toy Roundup organizer. Port Aransas Emergency Services personnel have been collecting toys and cash for children up to 18 years old to purchase toys for […]

VFW collects cash for Christmas meals

Members of the Moore-McDonald VFW Post 8967 continue to collect cash donations for the annual VFW Care and Share Christmas Food Drive. Each year, since 1991, the Moore-McDonald VFW Post 8967 has collected for the program. The VFW collects cash donations so gift cards can be distributed to Port Aransas families in need for their Christmas meals. To make a […]

Boat works party set Saturday

Chili with all the fixings is on the menu on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Second Saturday party at Farley Boat Works. All who attend are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert and come join in the fellowship. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at the boat works, 716 W. Ave. C. Put on your dancing […]

Santa Claus is coming to town!

VFW to host pancake dinner, visits with St. Nick

Start off an evening of holiday celebrations at the Moore-McDonald VFW Post 8967 on Thursday, Dec. 8. Bring the kids for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for dinner and visit with Santa from 4 to 6 p.m. Members of the Auxiliary of the VFW post will host the dinner that will include pancakes, bacon, tea, coffee and orange juice. The dinner […]

City tree lighting is Thursday with treats and more

Get into the Christmas spirit on Thursday, Dec. 8, by attending the annual lighting of the City Christmas Tree. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Community Center, located at 403 N. Alister St. In addition to watching the tall, decorated tree be lit up, those who attend can partake of hot chocolate […]

Island Agenda

This Week Thursday, Dec. 8 • VFW Pancake Dinner. (See story this page.) • City Tree Lighting. (See story this page.) • Nautical and Nice Drive-thru. (See story Page 6A.) • Farley Planter Lights voting. (See story Page 2B.) •‘It’s a Wonderful Life’at PACT. (See story Page 9A.) Friday, Dec. 9 • Merry Quizmas. (See story Page 8A.) •‘It’s a […]

Holiday lights display to open Dec. 8 at Roberts Point Park

A lighted Christmas display will open on Thursday, Dec. 8, at Roberts Point Park. Individuals, families, organizations and businesses have contributed decorated ocean-themed cut-outs to the Nautical and Nice Community Drive-thru Holiday Light Display. The cut-outs are shaped like starfish, seahorses, mermaids, shells and sea turtles and have been painted and decorated. The lighted display will be in place for […]