Until a fatal shooting late Monday night, March 11, Spring Break 2024 could have been described as busy but calm. (See story on the shooting Page 3B.) The beach in Port Aransas was mostly filled with families on Saturday, March 9, for the first weekend of Spring Break. However, the south area of the beach, near Mile Marker 32, was […]
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Spring Break busy but calm
Fatal shooting mars holidayBy Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on March 13, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
Man aiding Ukrainians faces porn charge
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on March 13, 2024
Dan ParkerEditor
Only weeks after making headlines for his stated efforts to bring a beleaguered Ukrainian family to the U.S., a Port Aransas man now is facing a federal charge of transporting child pornography in interstate or foreign commerce. Court records show that a criminal complaint was filed against Darcy Randall Trett on Feb. 28 and that Trett made an initial federal […]
Construction starts on new fire station
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on March 13, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire station will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The event is hosted by the City of Port Aransas. The public is invited to attend the ceremony which will be at 325 Ninth St., where the new fire station is being built, according to a news release from Del Sol Consulting. […]
Let’s party!
Port Aransas prepares for Spring Break influxBy Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on March 06, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
Spring Break is expected to bring a lot of families and tourism business to Port Aransas, according to local business owners and police. Parties on the beach also are likely to attract throngs of young adults, if experience from past years can be any indication. Port Aransas businesses stock up on extra inventory and bring in more staff. Short-term rental […]
City council to consider short-term RV ordinance
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on March 06, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
RVs could soon be rented out as short-term rentals under certain conditions in Port Aransas. Port Aransas city staff is developing an ordinance that would allow RV park owners to rent out a certain number of RVs that they own on their properties as short-term rentals. The measure is expected to be considered by the Port Aransas City Council during […]
Crawford looks back on life in Port A
Port Aransas ProfilesBy Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on March 06, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
Editor’s note: Port Aransas Profiles are stories about folks who are longtime residents or are otherwise noteworthy in the community. Betty Crawford’s devoted work in community organizations goes back decades, and Port Aransas today is a better place as a result of her work, those who know her say. Betty has served on the board of the Port Aransas Community […]
Process created for distribution of HOT revenue
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on February 28, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
The City of Port Aransas has established a policy and application process for local organizations requesting hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenue funding from the city. During a special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Port Aransas City Council approved a resolution adopting a HOT grant policy. The vote was 6-1. Council member Jo Ellyn Krueger voted against the measure. The policy […]
Burroughs sets retirement date: June 30
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on February 28, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs in recent months has made no secret of the fact that he plans to retire soon. But, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, he made it official. Burroughs on that day submitted a letter of resignation to City Manager David Parsons. He wrote that his last day on the job will be June 30. Burroughs provided […]
Golf cart warning signs go up along Highway 361
By Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on February 28, 2024
Kathryn CargoReporter
Golf cart drivers now have even less reason to claim ignorance of the law. The City of Port Aransas installed about 40 golf cart “deterrents” on sidewalks along State Highway 361 on Friday, Feb. 23, and Monday, Feb. 26. The sidewalk deterrents – posts topped with signs that state “no golf carts on this path or Hwy. 361” have been […]
Whoop, whoop, whoop!
Whooping Crane Festival starts Thursday in Port ABy Port Aransas South Jetty Staff | on February 21, 2024
Vivian CarlsonStaff writer
Birders, nature lovers and photographers will flock to Port Aransas for the 26th Whooping Crane Festival hosted by the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. The festival will run Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 22 through 25. The four-day event will feature renowned speakers, birding trips, boating trips, nature tours, photography workshops, a trade show and much more. Folks […]