When Kathy and Randall Higgins decorated their Port Aransas home, they made it open, airy and bright. Their desire was to create a feel that is “just very coastal, very beachy,” Kathy said. Said Randall: “We consider this a beach house.” Indeed, standing amidst sand dunes at 517 S. 12th St., the two-story, roughly 3,000-square-foot structure is barely more than... READ MORE >
For a fourth year, the Port Aransas Garden Club sponsored a holiday lighting contest for those individuals, business owners, condominiums and RV parks that own Farley Boat planters. Folks who own Farley Boat planters were invited to decorate and illuminate their planters with a Christmas theme. Cash awards for first and second place were given in the following categories: residential,... READ MORE >
Doyle Marek Gym was the Marlin Classic basketball tournament’s main stage. Outside of public view, tournament-related activity extended into Port Aransas High School locker rooms, classrooms and hallways. The tournament was Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 16 to 18. (Coverage of the games themselves can found elsewhere in this edition.)... READ MORE >
Port Aransas saluted its veterans with speeches, patriotic music and plenty of flag waving. The annual Bill Lehmann Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony was held in Port Aransas High School’s Doyle Marek Gym on Friday, Nov. 10.... READ MORE >
The Port Aransas Education Foundation brought in more than $420,000 through its fundraiser, Port A Days and Havana Nights. The event was at the Port Aransas Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 14. The money will be used for grants that provide classroom enrichment, employee development and more for Port Aransas schools.... READ MORE >
Scores of folks enjoyed the many facets of Port A Days Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7. A parade coursed through town Saturday, ending at Roberts Point Park, where most of the rest of the festival took place. In a chili cook-off, Port Aransas High School’s Adulting 101 class took first place; a team composed of Jeff Comstock, Charlie... READ MORE >
At Port Aransas ISD, school buildings are busy with activity days before classes begin each fall. Administrators meet with their teachers. Teachers get their classrooms ready. School secretaries help new students get enrolled. Custodians clean everything up. Maintenance workers fix stuff. It’s all preparation leading up to the first day of class: Tuesday, Aug. 15.... READ MORE >
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” opened to big applause on Saturday, July 29. The musical is about the half-blood son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson. Percy must travel to the Underworld to find Zeus’s master lightning bolt that was stolen. The part of Percy is played by Jacob Williams of Port Aransas. It’s a high-energy play that includes sword... READ MORE >
Dozens of children took part in the Deep Sea Roundup’s Piggy Perch Contest. The free contest was Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1, at Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor. Kids up to 12 years old took part. The contest is designed to introduce youngsters to fishing and keep them involved in the annual Roundup. Roundup organizers provided cane poles... READ MORE >
The Port Aransas Little League drew about 120 children to play baseball and softball this season. The games have been played at the Port Aransas Community Park and at the Port Aransas High School softball field. Some teams also play road games. “The main focus is learning to work together as a team and having fun with other Port Aransas... READ MORE >
