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Turtles on their minds
Wearing sea turtle hats, Lori Parker, left, and Babs Lampis enjoy a light-hearted moment soon after arriving at The Gaff during a poker run that was part of Wings Over Port A: Parrots in Paradise. The 16th annual event happened in Port Aransas Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 25 to 27. Photographed on Saturday, Parker and Lampis were representatives of a […]
Parking citations on upward trend at beach in Port A
Ticketing for not having beach parking permits generally has risen over the past several years, and it soon could increase even more because the City of Port Aransas just added a new beach parking enforcement officer position. The city council in September approved the full-time position as part of the city budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Police Chief James […]
Wrong-way Cuban pigeon gets ARK help
The story starts with a woman feeding a wounded pigeon in Port Aransas but quickly turns to international intrigue. Tiffany Banks of Ingleside is a clerk at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas. More than once in July, she and coworkers noticed a limping pigeon outside the building. Banks had experience raising baby mourning doves, and her father raised quails. […]
True to his roots
Historical film stars Port A manA Port Aransas businessman, Kelby McCan, portrays John Henry Moore in a film about the Battle of Gonzales, the first skirmish in the Texas Revolution, now showing at the Gonzales Memorial Museum in Gonzales. The film, “Texas Legacy in Lights,” will open with a cast and sponsor party at the museum on Thursday, Oct. 2, the 190th anniversary of the […]
Road work to cause delays on Harbor Island next two weeks
Motorists should expect delays while driving between Port Aransas and Aransas Pass for the next two weeks. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a paving operation underway on State Highway 361 on Harbor Island from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The work requires lane closures, according to a news release issued by TxDOT. The project has […]
Tree giveaway for residents set Tuesday
Community members can pick up free trees or shrubs for their landscapes on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The tree giveaway will take place during the National Night Out party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Point Park. Every year, the Arbor Day Foundation donates trees and shrubs for the event. This year, 400 native Texas species will be donated during […]
Full moon party set Monday CANCELED
Community members are invited to a party under the Harvest Moon on Monday, Oct. 6. The monthly party of fellowship and fun will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the beach at Marker 25, just north of Beach Access Road 1. After entering the beach, turn left and look for the spirit pole. Folks should bring seating and their own beverages. […]
Meet, greet first responders
Folks are invited to get to know Port Aransas first responders on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the annual National Night Out party. The party will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Chili Field across from the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion. Enjoy food, fun, music and fellowship as community members gather to meet their neighbors and thank personnel […]
Island Agenda
This Week Thursday, Oct. 2 • ‘ Texas Legacy in Lights’ opening. (See story Page 1A.) Friday, Oct. 3 • First Friday reception. (See story this page.) Saturday, Oct. 4 • Pet blessing. (See story page 5A.) Monday, Oct. 6 • Moonfire. (See story page 6A.) Tuesday, Oct. 7 • National Night Out. (See story this page.) • Community Tree […]