Old Town festival to celebrate past
Parade, tall tales, shopping, dancing slated on SaturdayCelebrate old Port Aransas at the first Old Town Festival Saturday, Nov. 25. Activities will include storytelling, a showing of...
Port Aransas turkeys
As Thanksgiving approached, these wild turkeys were photographed passing through a back yard in old-town Port Aransas on Friday, Nov....
Christmas drives under way in city
VFW Care and ShareThe annual drive to collect food so that less fortunate families in Port Aransas will have a Christmas dinner begins...
Christmas drives under way in city
Emergency Services Toy RoundupThe collection of toys and money continues for the Emergency Services Toy Round Up through Friday, Dec. 15. Children who...
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Lady Marlins second to one in Classic
The Port Aransas High School Lady Marlins varsity took second place in the Marlin Classic tournament, winning three of the four games they played Nov. 16-18. “I feel very positive...
Defense!
Port Aransas Marlins player Cody Collins faces down a Poolville player during the Marlin Classic.
Hands up!
Port Aransas Marlins Hunter Glasscock, left, and Cody Collins go on the defensive against the Poolville Monarchs.
Ya gotta have heart
A game lost with emotion better than a win without itPort Aransas High School Marlin varsity players lost all four of their games in the Marlin Classic held Nov. 16-18. Yet, Coach Mark Spencer was feeling good about his team...
Mixed doubles tennis is open to all on Dec. 2
Visitors are invited to join residents for the monthly round robin mixed doubles tennis tournament on Saturday, Dec. 2. The tournament is held on the Port Aransas High School tennis...
PAHS tennis team plays pre-season tournament
Port Aransas High School’s tennis team tested the waters last week by playing in the Tuloso-Midway Fall Festival Junior Varsity and Freshman Tennis Tournament on Tuesday. Pro-sets were supposed to...
Lein
Jeanette E. “Ciddie” Lein of Santa Fe, N.M., and Port Aransas, died Monday, Nov. 6, at her home in Santa Fe. She was 76. Lein was born in Deming, N.M.,...
Chapman
James W. “Bill” Chapman of Pampa died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. He had been a resident of Wheeler and Port Aransas for many years before moving to Pampa. He was...
Old Town festival to celebrate past
Parade, tall tales, shopping, dancing slated on SaturdayCelebrate old Port Aransas at the first Old Town Festival Saturday, Nov. 25. Activities will include storytelling, a showing of the 2005 Story Telling Festival DVD, a photo slideshow of...
Port Aransas turkeys
As Thanksgiving approached, these wild turkeys were photographed passing through a back yard in old-town Port Aransas on Friday, Nov. 17. They are believed to be part of a small...
Christmas drives under way in city
VFW Care and ShareThe annual drive to collect food so that less fortunate families in Port Aransas will have a Christmas dinner begins tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 17....
Christmas drives under way in city
Emergency Services Toy RoundupThe collection of toys and money continues for the Emergency Services Toy Round Up through Friday, Dec. 15. Children who might not otherwise have Christmas presents are provided toys each...
Burn holiday calories on beach walk
Beach and nature lovers are invited to get an early start burning off those extra Thanksgiving dinner calories tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24. The burn can begin at a free, guided beach walk sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. The walk is free, and is guided...
Plenty for all
A.J. Hernandez, 5, waits to fill his plate at a community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner held on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Civic Center. It was sponsored by the First Baptist Church.
Tour of Homes tickets available for purchase starting Monday
Tickets for the 19th annual Tour of Homes go on sale Monday, Nov. 27. Anyone curious about how island residents live can find out by going on the tour Saturday, Jan. 27. Tickets are $15 per person for bus tours and $10 for self-drive tours. Advance tickets are required for...
Tree lighting set for Tuesday
Catch the spirit of Christmas early by participating in the official Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The switch will be tripped on the city’s official Christmas tree at about 6:15 p.m. in the center field of Roberts Point Park. The Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department invites residents...
Poinsettia pick up is Saturday
Poinsettias ordered from Project Graduation may be picked up Saturday, Nov. 25, in the parking lot of the Family Center IGA, between 10 a.m. and noon. Pre-ordered poinsettias sold for $10. Extra poinsettias will be available for purchase Saturday at a cost of $12. For further information, call Rob Phillips...
Paper sets holiday hours
The South Jetty newspaper office closed for the Thanksgiving holiday at noon Wednesday, Nov. 22. The office, at 141 W. Cotter, will remain closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24. The South Jetty will participate in the Old Town Festival celebration on Saturday, Nov. 25, by being open from...
PASTOR’S PEN
Day of thanksgivingThe celebration of a day for Thanksgiving comes not only from the celebrations of the first colonists in North America, but also from the universal and ancient human custom of giving thanks for the gifts of the earth at harvest time. When the ancient people of Israel celebrated thanksgiving it...
Floor to ceiling furnishing
My Coastal Home held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its furniture store Friday, Nov. 17. The store that has tropical style furniture from floor to ceiling is located at 445 W. Cotter Ave. It is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday by appointment only. The...
Bazaar!
Episcopal event offers bargains for holiday shoppingUnique and one-of-a-kind gifts will go on sale at the annual Trinity-bythe Sea Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and slightly used kitchen items, china and glassware, paintings, framed artwork, books, CDs, videos, Christmas décor, electronics and jewelry are among...
Wed in Vegas
Robin Kelly and Heber Stone of Port Aransas were married Monday, Oct. 30 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. A reception was held in the Caear’s Forum in Las Vegas and the honeymoon was spent in Las Vegas as well. Kim Hajaston of San Antonio was...
Port Aransas School Menus
Nov. 27 - Dec. 1Breakfast Monday Assorted Cereal, Graham Crackers, Juice, Mikl Tuesday Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk Wednesday Breakfast on a Bun, Juice, Milk Thursday Breakfast Pizza, Juice, Milk Friday Not available Lunch Monday Pizza, Seasoned Corn, Fruit, Milk Tuesday Chalupas, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese, Fruit, Milk Wednesday Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Peaches, Garlic...
Thanksgiving creations
Fifth-grade students show off some Thanksgiving-related artwork they created recently at H.G. Olsen Elementary School. Front row, from left: Courtney McNatt, Susana Valdivia and Brooke Halcomb; middle row, from left: Justin Kahn, Samuel Martinez and Tommy Stevenson; back row, from left: Brianna Wright, Christian Johnson, Paul Voyles and Dutch Honsinger.
EDUCATION NOTES
Middle school is 'happening' placeEven from the beginning of the school year, the Brundrett Middle School Student Council has been busy planning ways to make money and help improve its school. The weekend before the first day of school, a few student council members were seen outside the school weeding and picking up trash...
Kids feast
H.G. Olsen Elementary School students feast on pre-Thanksgiving lunches of turkey with all the fixings on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the school cafeteria.
FINatics aim to boost Marlins
For one group of Port Aransans, blue hair no longer necessarily will be the result of a dye job gone bad. Some Marlin fans have formed a new group, called FINatics, to boost spirit at Port Aransas schools’ athletic events. They wear blue wigs or spray their hair blue; they...
PAISD HONOR ROLLS
First six weeksH.G. OLSEN ELEMENTARY A HONOR ROLL FIRST GRADE Anne-Marie Appling, Natalie Bien, Benjamin Brown, Zachary Brown, Lane Cody, Elena Crawford, Dylan Denton, Gabriella Hanmore, Jacquelynne Hernandez, Katie Koetter, Allison Hille, Journey Jones, Logan Kreutziger, Hannah May, Mary-Katherine Scott, Ashleigh Simanek, Skyler Simanek, Deja Simmons, Stevieray Stephenson, Noah Swindle and Hannah...
