Full of feathers
Port Aransas named America’s Birdiest CityYou always knew birds were big in Port Aransas. Now, the rest of the world has agreed. Port Aransas was...
First to help, last to leave
Sam Roberts, Boatmen’s Hall of Fame inducteeSam Roberts has been a member of the Port Aransas Boatmen for 20 years. Just how committed has he been...
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Full of feathers
Port Aransas named America’s Birdiest CityYou always knew birds were big in Port Aransas. Now, the rest of the world has agreed. Port Aransas was named “America’s Birdiest City” in the small coastal city division...
First to help, last to leave
Sam Roberts, Boatmen’s Hall of Fame inducteeSam Roberts has been a member of the Port Aransas Boatmen for 20 years. Just how committed has he been to the group? Just ask his wife, who is an...
Guided beach walk to be held Friday
Beachcombers or wannabe’s are invited to a free, guided beach walk tomorrow, Friday, June 25. Meet guide Shirley Fischer on the beach under the purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier at 9 a.m. to learn about the treasures that wash ashore on Mustang Island beaches. Each month the City of...
‘Greater Tuna’ performances to be on stage this weekend
Performances of “Greater Tuna” continue this week beginning tonight, Thursday, June 24. The Port Aransas Community Theatre, along with Shaken and Stirred Productions, LLC, will present the play about Texas’ third smallest town. Mike Jones and Ken Yarbrough portray more than 20 characters with 44 costume changes while dealing with...
Seats open on sailing cruise
Unexpected openings have become available for the catamaran sailing cruise aboard the S/V Isla on Tuesday, June 29. The charter will set sail from Woody’s Sports Center, 136 W. Cotter Ave., at 9 a.m. and return at noon. Participants will tour the area by water and may be treated to...
Family friendly poetry slam Sunday
Youth and family-friendly poetry readers are invited to this month’s Grated poetry Sand Slam. The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation event will be held Sunday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at Coffee Waves, 1007 State Hwy. 361. No profanity, innuendos, or adult themes will be allowed at this...
Make wire necklaces at workshop Saturday
A beaded wire crochet necklace workshop will be offered on Saturday, June 26. The class will be taught by Jean Ann Reeves at the Art Center for the Islands’, 323 N. Alister St., from 1 to 5 p.m. Class fee is $45 plus $15 for supplies. All tools will be...
Commercial yard Fireworks to sparkle over island
Celebrate the 234th birthday of the nation by watching an Independence Day fireworks display in Port Aransas. Residents and visitors are invited to watch the fireworks display on Sunday, July 4. The city, in conjunction with Charles Butt of San Antonio and Port Aransas and the Lydia Ann Lighthouse, will...
Art center to show wildlife photography
Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister, will once again host the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest exhibit, better known as “Wildlife in Focus.” The exhibit will be featured at the First Friday reception on July 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with live music and refreshments. The wildlife...
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June Calendar of eventsBeaded Crochet Necklace Workshop June 26, 1 to 5 pm Workshops and classes: • Basic Beaded Wire Crochet Necklace with Jean Ann Reeves: Saturday June 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $45, plus $15 for supplies. • Drop in and Draw with Pat Dittberner: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m....
Kids’ Calendar
The Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department and other SUMMER PROGRAMS Parents are welcome at any of the kids’ activities For more information on any Parks and Recreation activity, contact Community Program Coordinator Pam Greene at pamg@cityofportaransas.org or 749-4158DAILY ACTIVITIES THURSDAY, JUNE 24 • Balloon spheres, 2-4 p.m., Girl Scout Hut, 739 W. Ave. A. Make unique shapes using balloons and string. $2 for the first child, $1 for each additional child in family. SATURDAY, JUNE 26 • Water Wackiness, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Park pool, 700 Clark Parkway....
Art camp to be held for youngsters
The Art Center for the Islands will conduct a Summer Youth Art Camp at the center, 323 N. Alister St. The camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 5 to 9, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and will be geared for students entering third grade to those leaving the...
PAST wins meet championship
The Port Aransas Swim Team won its meet against Corpus Christi Natatorium on Saturday, June 19. The team’s next meet will be against Santa Fe at the Port Aransas Community Park pool, 700 Clark Parkway, on Saturday, June 26. Swimmers are raising money by taking pledges for swimming as many...
New graduation requirements set
Port Aransas ISD is making it easier for some students to graduate from high school, starting next school year. But most students will face the same graduation requirements, and a new level has been added for top achievers. Until the end of this year, Port Aransas students either graduated or...
Angel in guitar contest
Angel in guitar Cody Angel, Port Aransas High School senior, has been selected to compete as a Guitar Center store winner at the district level in the fourth annual King of the Blues guitar competition. The competition is a nation-wide search for an undiscovered blues guitar player. Local King of...
Scores slightly down, but rating holds
Students on all three Port Aransas campuses dropped slightly in some of their scores in the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests this year compared with last year, preliminary results show. But the youngsters did better in other areas, and still did well enough to make all three...
