SandFest organizers announced on Tuesday, April 9, that the festival would be moved south down the beach and will now be located between Markers 13 to 17. “This was a big decision for us,” said Richard Kay, SandFest vice president. “When we set up the site we have engineers and survey crews to set up the site. This move was […]
Food give away for veterans set tomorrow
FREEA reminder to veterans in Port Aransas: a free drive-thru food distribution is set for Thursday, April 11. The drive-thru will be held at the Corpus Christi West Point VA Clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. until supplies are exhausted. Veterans must be enrolled in health care at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System and present a valid […]
A sight to see
Gazing through eye protection, students check out the solar eclipse outside Brundrett Middle School on Monday, April 8. In back, from left, are Claire Harris and Kylee Craig. Maggie Hayes is in the center, and in front are Halle Fish, left, and Madalyn Franks. It was mostly cloudy, but folks all over Port Aransas still were able to see the […]
City accepting nominations for name of new park
Officials are collecting name ideas for the new park that is being planned near the Port Aransas Community Center. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is gathering suggested names for the park, which will be built on a lot that lies northeast of the intersection of Alister Street and Oakes Avenue. Folks have until Monday, April 15, to submit nominations. […]
Movie scenes shot in waters of Port A
Part of a feature-length horror adventure film was shot in Port Aransas waters last week. The movie is called “The Relic: Dragon.” “It’s a monster movie about two estranged sisters from a treasure-hunting dynasty family, who after the death of their father discover that an artifact he’d been looking for his entire life is actually real,” said Josh Logan, the […]
Police: Signs improved golf cart compliance
The new golf cart warning signs on sidewalks along State Highway 361 and at the intersection of Avenue G and the highway are helping deter people from driving golf carts on the highway and sidewalks, according to Police Chief Scott Burroughs. In March of last year, police cited 33 motorists for driving golf carts on the highway, Burroughs said. During […]
‘Steel Magnolias’
Comedy-drama to open ThursdayMeet the ladies who frequent Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, when “Steel Magnolias” comes to the Port Aransas Community Theatre stage. The production will open on Thursday, and run Thursday through Sunday, April 11 to 28. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets for general admission seating are $22 per person and may […]
Parks and Rec Roundup
Stuff to do and seeThe 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. Beach Yoga Saturday, April 13, at 8:30 […]
Run on Saturday to honor fallen trooper
If you see a lot of law enforcement vehicles at I.B. Magee Jr. Beach Park on Saturday, April 13, it probably will be because an obstacle course run honoring a fallen state trooper is scheduled. The Trooper Chad Walker Third Annual Obstacle Course will start at 7 a.m. next to the south jetty at the beach park. Those who did […]
