Sizzling summer
Temperatures soared, cash registers rangPort Aransas merchants are saying the summer of 2011 was a sizzler, business wise. “I’ve got to say, from the...
Trial by fire
Port Aransas residents feel heat of Central Texas wildfiresRon Miller stayed put almost until the last minute, hoping that the gigantic wildfi re wouldn’t reach his house. The...
Residents rally to help
Response to supply drive overwhelmingPort Aransas responded in a big way to a drive to provide assistance to families displaced by fires in Central...
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PAHS cross-country teams ran course fast in Beeville
Marlin cross-country runners reported a “real good day” after an outing to Beeville on Saturday, Sept. 10. Coach Steve Reaves reported the weather was great and the course – Veterans...
BMS runners step up their game on Beeville course
Brundrett Middle School runners competed against a larger crowd than they’re used to at Beeville on Saturday, Sept. 10, and ran later in the day, so the weather was warmer....
BMS teams compete strong at West Guth
Brundrett Middle School runners brought home several single-digit places from a meet held Saturday, Sept. 3, at West Guth Park in Corpus Christi. Top finish among the young Marlins was...
Tryouts for fall swim team are now being held
Don’t put away those swimsuits yet, the Port Aransas Swim Team is offering a fall swim season. Kids, ages four and older, are invited to tryout during practices, held from...
Softball starts, teams forming for volleyball
Adults: Let the games begin! The Port Aransas Softball League kicks off the men’s league this week and the Port Aransas Volleyball Association is forming teams starting next week. Butch...
Sizzling summer
Temperatures soared, cash registers rangPort Aransas merchants are saying the summer of 2011 was a sizzler, business wise. “I’ve got to say, from the outset, it’s been a remarkable summer,” said Mike Hall, co-owner...
Trial by fire
Port Aransas residents feel heat of Central Texas wildfiresRon Miller stayed put almost until the last minute, hoping that the gigantic wildfi re wouldn’t reach his house. The monster blaze eventually would incinerate more than 1,500 homes in...
Residents rally to help
Response to supply drive overwhelmingPort Aransas responded in a big way to a drive to provide assistance to families displaced by fires in Central Texas. In just three days, more than $2,000 in cash...
Adopt a pet Saturday
Saturday, Sept. 17, is your chance to adopt a furry fourlegged friend for free. The Port Aransas Animal Shelter will hold an adorable and adoptable pet adoption day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter, 409 W. Cotter Ave. The shelter is located behind the Port Aransas Chamber...
Garden Club barbecue is Sunday
A welcome back barbecue is the Port Aransas Garden Club’s way of starting the 2011-12 season. Garden club officers invite members and those wishing to become members to the dinner prepared by Rick Kalke, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St....
ISLAND OBSERVER
Riding a bike and rescuing a damselI had intended to reproduce the notes I made while doing my beach survey on the fateful day 10 years ago when the U.S. was attacked. The unbelievable events were revealed to me as I was looking at birds and the beach on Mustang Island via National Public Radio. Each...
Working for higher education
In Texas, higher education is education and economic development. In 2000, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) adopted a plan called Closing the Gaps by 2015. With Texas’ rapidly growing population and the diversifying of its economy, it is important that Texas make strides to improve and advance the...
Kiwanis Club is taking orders for community calendar listings
Be sure to be included in the community birthday calendar. Orders for listings and calendars are being taken by the Kiwanis Club through Friday, Sept. 23. This will be the 50th anniversary of the calendar that was started by the Mother’s Club, the precursor to the Parent-Teacher Organization. Several years...
September rebate sets record
Port Aransas sales tax revenues continue to climb, with Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reporting sales tax rebates this month of $206,125.68. That’s also the largest September sales tax rebate from the state to Port Aransas since the comptroller’s office began putting the tax rebates on its Web site, dating back...
Whosical in Seussical?
Last call for auditions for youth theater showLast call for children wishing to audition for the Port Aransas Community Theatre winter youth production of “Seussical Jr.” Auditions continue tonight, Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pollock Center, located behind the Community Presbyterian Church at 113 S. Alister St. An upcoming PACT production prohibits use of...
Franco is cum laude at TAMU
Elaine Franco, a 2008 graduate of Port Aransas High School, graduated cum laude from Texas A& M University College Station during summer commencement ceremonies. Franco received a Bachelor of Arts – International Studies during summer commencement ceremonies. She is the daughter of Jeri and Manuel Franco of Port Aransas.
One week remains in PTO fundraiser
Only one week remains to make a purchase from a youngster at H.G. Olsen Elementary School. The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) fundraiser, which began on Sept. 8, will end on Thursday, Sept. 22. Students are selling gift wrap, gift items, baked goods, cookie dough and more to help cover the...
EDUCATION NOTES
How teachers spent their summersInspired by Dan Parker’s article about students’ summer travels (South Jetty, Sept. 1), here are the tools, knowledge and experiences some Brundrett Middle School teachers are returning to their classrooms with this fall. I attended the National TPRS Conference in St. Louis this summer. Total Physical Response through Storytelling is...
