Are you a Swiftie? If so, you will want to mark your calendar for a concert at Roberts Point Park on Friday, May 10. Three hours of nonstop Taylor Swift music is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater. The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department has planned the party of singing and dancing […]
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‘Steel Magnolias’ wraps up final performances
Only four chances remain to see “Steel Magnolias” on the Port Aransas Community Theatre stage. The laugh-out-loud comedy drama will conclude its run this Thursday through Sunday, April 25 to 28. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for general admission seating are $22 per person and may be purchased online at www.portaransascommunitytheatre.com/ magnolias. […]
Survey for recreation center ends Friday
The deadline for a survey to give feedback on preferences for the City of Port Aransas’ proposed recreation center closes on Friday, April 26. The Parks and Recreation Department is collecting feedback with the survey to help develop the center the city plans to build at the Port Aransas Community Park. To fill it out, visit tinyurl.com/reccenterpoll The facility will […]
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This Week Thursday, April 25 • Chamber Shred Day. (See story this page.) • PACT ‘Steel Magnolias.’ (See story Page 6A.) Friday, April 26 • PACT ‘Steel Magnolias.’ (See story Page 6A.) Saturday, April 27 • Spring Migration event. (See story Page 4B.) • PACT ‘Steel Magnolias.’ (See story Page 6A.) • Moth Lighting event. (See story Page 4B.) Sunday, […]
Health fair set May 13 at PAHS
Folks can get immunizations, free bicycle helmets and a lot more at an upcoming health and wellness fair at Port Aransas ISD. The fair will be on Monday, May 13, in Doyle Marek Gym at Port Aransas High School. It will be open to students from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and open to the general public from 3:30 to 5:30 […]
Grant deadline looms
Nonprofit organizations that wish to receive funds from the proceeds of the 2024 SandFest must fill out and return a grant application by Tuesday, April 30. Texas SandFest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting local nonprofit organizations and giving scholarships to graduating Port Aransas High School seniors. In 2023, the organization awarded a record $463,500 to 20 Port Aransas and […]
Boosters to meet May 1
The Port Aransas ISD Athletic Booster Club will meet on Wednesday, May 1. The meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the school district’s administration building, will be open to any community member who might want to attend and maybe join up. An election will be conducted to pick officers for the 2024-25 school year. The club also will discuss scholarships […]
‘Fox and I’ is topic at book club meeting
A book about friendship, growth and coping with inevitable loss will be discussed at the William R. “Bill” Ellis Memorial Library Book Club meeting. “Fox and I, An Uncommon Friendship,” by Catherine Raven, is up for discussion Wednesday, May 1, at 3 p.m. at the library, 700 W. Ave. A. Publisher, Spiegel and Grau, provided this synopsis: “When Catherine Raven […]
Parks and rec to host nature events Saturday
Two outdoor nature events on Saturday, April 27, at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center are planned by the folks at the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Spring migration with Sebastian Sebastian Casarez will host a birding program from 8 to 10 a.m. Spring migration is underway and birders have a chance to view the many species, including […]
Free shred day is Thursday
Shred your personal business documents securely and conveniently at a free shred day on Thursday, April 25. A drive-thru event is set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the Welcome Center, 403 W. Cotter Ave. The service is provided free, courtesy of the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce and the Port of […]
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