Peek at what’s under the sea Saturday at MSI
Saturday is the big day. The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) only holds open house every...
Sperm whale is euthanized after beaching
Animal rescue workers euthanized an apparently ill or injured young sperm whale after it beached itself on Mustang Island on...
Restaurants seek new sources for tomato supplies
Eating out in Port Aransas should be no cause for concern despite the outbreak of salmonella that has affected certain...
Taking a spin
Lainey Fisher becomes a human carousel, to the delight of her 3-year-old daughter, Evelyn, on the beach in Port Aransas...
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A lesson in baseball
Port Aransas High School Marlins baseball team player Nick Benavidez gives a few pointers to 5-year-old Jerry Templeton on Tuesday, June 3. Marlin baseball players, along with Coach Brian Flack,...
Winners listed in round robin
Three teams competed at the first Saturday round robin tennis tournament on June 7. Winners in mixed doubles were Galen Faulconer and Ellen Nicholes, both from Port Aransas. Others participating...
First axis buck
Chase Denton, 10, of Port Aransas, shot his first axis buck on Saturday, June 7. Its main beams, from head to tip of the horns, were over 31 inches. Chase...
Peek at what’s under the sea Saturday at MSI
Saturday is the big day. The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) only holds open house every other year. This year, it’s Saturday, June 14. The UTMSI...
Sperm whale is euthanized after beaching
Animal rescue workers euthanized an apparently ill or injured young sperm whale after it beached itself on Mustang Island on Tuesday, June 10. “It’s a shame, but you know, that’s...
Restaurants seek new sources for tomato supplies
Eating out in Port Aransas should be no cause for concern despite the outbreak of salmonella that has affected certain types of tomatoes. Restaurants here are either taking tomatoes out...
Taking a spin
Lainey Fisher becomes a human carousel, to the delight of her 3-year-old daughter, Evelyn, on the beach in Port Aransas on Monday, June 9. The Fishers were visiting from Austin....
John McCall to arrive Sunday
A soldier returns from IraqA soldier returns from Iraq Port Aransas is invited to give one of its own a hero’s welcome home on Father ‘s Day, Sunday, June 15. John McCall, a member of the Port Aransas High School Class of 2001, will arrive after 11 months in Iraq for a leave of about 10 days....
H2-Oh!
H2-Oh! STAFF PHOTO BY DAN PARKER A boy grips his body board as he is hit by a wave at the beach in Port Aransas on Sunday, May 25. The wave buried him for a moment, but he was unhurt.
Live concert
Sunset Sounds is FridayIf a picnic, a lawn chair, a summer breeze and some live music sounds good, head on down to Roberts Point Park on Friday, June 13. The Sunset Sounds concert series,sponsored by Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department, will present the concert tomorrow. This month’s scheduled performer, Vickie Cross, is...
Stretch yourself
YOGA ON THE BEACH SATURDAYTranquility, yoga and the beach all seem to go hand in hand. Yoga on the Beach will bring them all together on Saturday, June 14. Nancy Myers will instruct the free class beginning at 8 a.m. next to the Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. The public is invited...
Free swim for Dad Sunday
Take your dad swimming for free on Father’s Day. The Port Aransas Community Park pool is letting all dads swim free when they bring kids to the pool to swim on Father ‘s Day, Sunday, June 15. The pool, at 700 Clark Parkway, is open from noon to 6 p.m....
Jade Mouton to raise money for Heart Association
Jade Mouton, a 9-year-old Port Aransan, is having a bake sale on Saturday, June 14, at the Family Center IGA from 3 to 5 p.m. All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the American Heart Association.
Safford, Magee exchange vows
Amanda Safford and Nick Magee of San Antonio were married at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Community Presbyterian Church in Port Aransas. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Vernett Safford of Port Aransas, and the granddaughter of the late Rev. P.G. and Jessie Safford and the late...
At work on the church
Workers Greg Garcia, left, and James Williams toil on the St. Joseph Catholic Church construction site on Wednesday, June 11.
PASTOR’S PEN
Flag Day, symbolismTo understand the unconditional love of God, I begin by looking at my own ability to express love. I think of my family and how I feel about them. They can disappoint me, challenge and frustrate me, yet I still love them. I would do anything within my power to...
Picnic slated June 22 at Roberts Point Park
St. Joseph Catholic Church is hosting its second annual church picnic on Sunday, June 22, at 1 p.m. The picnic, which will be held at Roberts Point Park, is for all parishioners, Catholic families in Port Aransas and visitors to St. Joseph’s parish. Fellowship, games, music and food will be...
Gone campin’
Field science camp sessions for children began at Port Aransas schools this week. Clockwise from upper left: Emily Roberson, 11, from left, Shelby Fox, 11, and Maggie Strain, 10, handle brown pelican bones at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute under the instruction of Beth Hoekje, a...
Girl fundraising for Heart Association
Nine-year-old Jade Mouton wants possibly to be a doctor when she grows up. “I like helping,” said Jade, a softspoken, hazel-eyed girl who lives in Port Aransas. “I like the doctor shows on TV. It makes me feel like I should be a doctor, to help other kids.” Medicine is...
D’Herde places in go-kart race
Seven-year-old Michael D’Herde of Port Aransas took second place in a go-kart race at the Motor Sports Ranch (MSR) track in Houston on Sunday, June 8. Michael regularly competes around the state in the cadet class of go-karts in races governed by the TAG USA, a racing organization. He takes...
Service Learning project complete
The Brundrett Middle School Service Learning Class completed its renovations to the reading garden last week. Materials were donated by Island Construction and supervision was provided by teacher Kristi Longanecker and garden club volunteers Patricia and Scott Eggleston.The participants are back row, from left: Scott Eggleston, Storm Bales, Patty Eggleston,...
PAISD HONOR ROLLS
Sixth six weeksH.G. OLSEN ELEMENTARY A HONOR ROLL FIRST GRADE Jordan Barello, Marek Belcher, Jacek Bhakta, Ryan Brown, Hannah Campbell, Noah Copeland, Savanah Deason, Forrest Garlough, Jordan Jensen, Colby Jones, Hattie Longanecker, Monique Lorette, Ryan Love, Noah Mack, Lady Meek, Dendall Owens, Thomas Ramsden, Cole Smith, Ashby Snow, Kristopher Stevenson, Noah Waters,...
Wee Ones will learn wetlands
Junior naturalists are in luck. The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a workshop just for them. Wee One Wetlands, for kids 5-8 years old, will include a workshop on native plants and wetlands, hands-on activities such as planting and a nature walk. They will learn...
