Cold?
Winter Texans can tell us a story or twoMany full-time Port Aransas residents were shivering this week as temperatures dipped to the low 40s, the coldest of our...
Dreessen is Citizen of Year
The 2010 Citizen of the Year is probably most familiar to patrons of the Port Aransas Community Theater, but the...
Wind, rain, hail pummel island
Fierce wind, rain and hail that struck Port Aransas before dawn Sunday, Jan. 9, knocked out electrical power and caused...
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Ladies score win to open district
The Lady Marlins knew they could score on transitions. It just took them a little time to get it started, said coach Stephanie Cowen. Indeed, the ladies kicked off their...
JVs up record with 41-30 win over Mathis
The junior varsity Lady Marlins drove their season record to 8-3 with a 41-30 defeat of the Mathis Lady Pirates on the Port Aransas court on Tuesday, Jan. 4. The...
Junior varsity opens district with 46-30 win
Opening the 31A district season on Friday, Jan. 7, at home against Kenedy, the junior varsity Lady Marlins quickly began a winning season with a 46-30 victory. The Port Aransas...
Intensity
Lady Marlins post win in last contest before districtThe Lady Marlins had little trouble handling the Mathis Lady Pirates at Doyle Marek Gym on Tuesday, Jan. 4, coming away with a 57-33 victory. Coach Stephanie Cowen said the...
Big Blue pushes IWA to overtime
A Marlins squad coming off what coach Joe Kocurek called its worst game of the year couldn’t manage to hold off a determined Incarnate Word Academy group in overtime in...
Marlins score homecoming win
Coming off two disappointing losses on the road, the Marlins returned on Friday, Jan. 7, to Doyle Marek Gym for a victorious homecoming, defeating the Annapolis Christian Crusaders, 45-22. “It...
Middle school Marlins overpower Woodsboro
7TH, 8TH GRADES POST WINSDefense played important roles in two Brundrett Middle School Marlin games on Thursday, Jan. 6, against Woodsboro. In both the eighth-grade and seventhgrade contests, the Marlins improved their records with...
Cold?
Winter Texans can tell us a story or twoMany full-time Port Aransas residents were shivering this week as temperatures dipped to the low 40s, the coldest of our winter so far. But Winter Texans say it’s no big...
Dreessen is Citizen of Year
The 2010 Citizen of the Year is probably most familiar to patrons of the Port Aransas Community Theater, but the time and talents of Jack Dreessen also have been shared...
Wind, rain, hail pummel island
Fierce wind, rain and hail that struck Port Aransas before dawn Sunday, Jan. 9, knocked out electrical power and caused damage to at least a few structures, but no injuries...
Wagging tails to greet visitors Saturday
An open house of the Port Aransas Animal Shelter will allow visitors to see the recent improvements made to the shelter and visit the dogs and cats that are currently housed there. Sponsored by Animal Friends of Port Aransas, Inc., the Adorable and Adoptable Day and Open House is set...
Drip candle workshop set
Drip candles will be the next We’re Having Fun workshop activity. Wannabe candle makers are invited to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Girl Scout Hut, 739 W. Ave. A. Bring a bottle if you like, but bottles will be available for use. The free workshop...
Art to be on sale Saturday
The Art Center of the Islands will offer a sale on original art at the Third Saturday Sale. Shoppers will find deals at the center, 323 N. Alister St., on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted art from many of the center’s artists will be available....
‘Opal’ returns tonight for second run
Port Aransas Community Theatre“Opal’s Baby” returns to the Port Aransas Community Theatre stage beginning tonight, Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The play, suitable for all ages, is slated to continue its run at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14 and 15, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-22 and 27-29....
Donate blood today
Make a resolution this New Year to donate blood at the Port Aransas community blood drive today, Thursday, Jan. 13. The Coastal Bend Blood Center mobile unit will be at the Family Center IGA parking lot, 418 S. Alister St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors must be in...
Fish fry to offer food, music, more
Hot, crispy fried fish will be the main attraction at the Port Aransas Rotary Club’s annual Fish Fry and Dance on Saturday, Jan. 15. Dancing to music provided by Cody Angel and the Experimental Blues Band will round out the evening. Doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Civic...
Red carpet to roll Sunday
PACT’s 2010 Sandy AwardsA star-studded evening honoring the Port Aransas Community Theatre performers from the 2010 season can be enjoyed by all on Sunday, Jan. 16. The 8th Annual Sandy Awards will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361. Stars from productions, including “Blithe Spirit,” “Cheatin’,” “YeeHaw,” “Opal’s...
Tours, lecture set to educate
Health, ecology, lifestyle and preparationThe City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department offers activities focused on health, ecology, lifestyle and preparation as part of its H.E.L.P. series. The following four activities are offered during January. On Tuesday, Jan. 18, a tour of the Texas Parks and Wildlife CCA/AEP Marine Development Center in Corpus...
Bake sale is Saturday
Have a hankering for some baked goodies? Hold off until this weekend, because a Project Graduation bake sale is planned for Saturday, Jan. 15. Beginning at 8 a.m., volunteers will be at the Family Center IGA, 418 S. Alister St., selling baked goods. Seniors and parents are still needed to...
Schools release early on Friday; no class Monday
Port Aransas ISD students will get out of school early tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 14, and won’t go to school at all the following Monday, Jan. 17. The early release Friday is because it’s the end of the six-weeks reporting period, and schools always let out early at the end of...
Trustees to decide on school calendar
School trustees will vote tonight, Thursday, Jan. 13, on one of two calendar options for the 2011-2012 school year. The options presented will have been voted on by teachers and staff of the school district. However, at South Jetty deadline time, no result of that vote was available. Neither of...
EDUCATION NOTES
Secret to math? Practice, practiceAs with any skill you want to excel in, be it basketball, ballet or math, you only improve if you practice. There isn’t a magic potion. Do you think athletes improve their game by just watching? They improve by getting involved. By practicing their craft every day, they improve both...
Waffle breakfast coming on Sunday
The Brundrett Middle School Student Council will hold waffle breakfasts on Sunday, Jan. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 20, to raise money to help beautify the school. The breakfasts will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the H.G. Olsen Elementary School cafeteria. Cost is $5, all you can eat.
A happy homecoming
Kelsey Ortiz was crowned homecoming queen at Port Aransas High School on the evening of Friday, Jan. 7. The evening began with the PAHS Lady Marlins varsity and JV teams beating the Kenedy Lady Leopards and the Marlins whipping the Annapolis Christian Crusaders. Homecoming ceremonies were held after the last...
