Scores of folks took part in the Port Aransas Turkey Trot at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov. 26. A bunch also took part in Gobble on the Grand, a family-friendly mixer connected with the Turkey Trot, on Tuesday, Nov. 25. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot benefit Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Day School.
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Port A shows spirit
Homecoming events had everyone showing their Marlin spirit. Homecoming celebrations started Monday, Nov. 17, and ended on the last day of the Marlin Classic, Saturday, Nov. 22.
Pickleball passion
YDF hosts benefit tournamentThe Youth Development Foundation (YDF) of Port Aransas hosted a pickleball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Port Aransas Community Park courts. The doubles tournament raised money to support YDF’s activities including youth leadership programs, scholarships for Port Aransas High School graduating seniors, the Young Entrepreneurs Market and Project Graduation. The YDF tournament had 48 people signed up who […]
Port A thanks local veterans
Port Aransas saluted its military veterans at its annual Bill Lehmann Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony. The event featured guest speakers, who praised veterans, patriotic music and, of course, a whole lot of red, white and blue. Folks packed bleachers in the Doyle Marek Gym at Port Aransas High School for the occasion on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Trunk or Treat!
Many dozens of little monsters descended on Roberts Point Park on Thursday, Oct. 30. Drawing them was Trunk or Treat, an annual Halloween oriented event sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Community members, businesses and other organizations decorated car trunks and booths to welcome trick-or-treaters. Folks enjoyed carnival games with prizes, costume contests for kids, adults and […]
All about wooden boats at Wooden Boat Festival
The 2025 Wooden Boat Festival took place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 24 to 26 at Roberts Point Park. It was hosted by the Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association (PAPHA). Boats were on display during the event, competing for multiple awards. The people’s choice award was brought home by the Pluma Blanca owned by Lance Turner. Best powered boat went […]
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