New Year’s no-nos
Scratch fireworks, drinking and drivingThe year is coming to an end, and that means two things: parties and fireworks. Port Aransans have been known...
Banks, city offices close for New Year’s
South Jetty deadline is FridayThe new year will be welcomed by giving some folks some time off. Government offices and banks will close, and...
Parks and rec director initiates new programs
Now that he’s been here about four months, newish Parks and Recreation Department Director David Hyde is implementing some new...
Last glance at 2012
Port Aransas is saying goodbye to a year that saw triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, advancements and setbacks, but...
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Marlins take win at Martin’s Mill tourney
The Class 1A Port Aransas High School Marlins opened play at the Martin’s Mill Tournament today with a solid 75-26 win over 2A Sabine. Keep up with the Marlins at...
Lady Marlins dominate Ingleside
The Lady Marlins cruised to any easy 52-17 victory over Ingleside on the road Tuesday, Dec. 18, which moved them up to 17-4 for the season . The win was...
Ladies take second in Marlin Classic
The JV Lady Marlins (7-4) took second place in the JV Marlin Classic Tournament on Friday, Dec. 21, after finishing 1-1. The Ladies started the tournament off against Ingleside, who...
JV falls to IHS
The JV Lady Marlins came out with a strong first half lead against Ingleside on Tuesday, Dec. 18, but the ladies just couldn’t hang on and lost 37-24. During the...
Marlins slam Sinton
The Marlins took down Sinton 96-69 on Tuesday, Dec. 18, largely due to senior Caleb Rogers’ nine three-pointers and 33 points. The home crowd saw a revitalized offense from the...
JV goes 1-1 in Classic
Although the JV Marlins started off slow in the JV Marlin Classic Tournament Friday, Dec. 21, they finished out the night with a big win over rival Aransas Pass to...
JV battles Sinton
Sinton came to town with the pressure on, and the JV Marlins just couldn’t handle it. But that’s not to say the boys laid down in the 44-51 loss, in...
Marlins score another win
Up against Class 1A Yantis, the PAHS Marlins scored another win, 73-43, at the Martin’s Mill Tournament. Details and photos of the tournament will be in the Jan. 3 print...
Marlins take a tough tumble at tourney
Class 2A Red Oak Life School took a close game from the Class 1A Marlins, 49-45, ths morning at the Martin’s Mill Tournament. The Marlins take on ranked 2A Edgewood...
Marlins defeat Edgewood in Martin’s Mill Tournament
The Marlins snagged a 71-45 win over 2A Edgewood at the Martin’s Mill Tournament. Edgewood is ranked 19th in the state. The Marlins will face Tatum next, who are ranked...
New Year’s no-nos
Scratch fireworks, drinking and drivingThe year is coming to an end, and that means two things: parties and fireworks. Port Aransans have been known to let loose—a little too loose on occasion—and Nueces County...
Banks, city offices close for New Year’s
South Jetty deadline is FridayThe new year will be welcomed by giving some folks some time off. Government offices and banks will close, and deadlines will be adjusted at the South Jetty. Port Aransas...
Parks and rec director initiates new programs
Now that he’s been here about four months, newish Parks and Recreation Department Director David Hyde is implementing some new initiatives, including: • Enrolling the city in the Texas Amateur...
Last glance at 2012
Port Aransas is saying goodbye to a year that saw triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, advancements and setbacks, but as always, Port Aransans showed resilience and perserverence. Here is...
Take family for a guided beach walk
Work off all those Christmas goodies with a free, guided beach walk Friday, Dec. 28. Guide Shirley Fischer will teach participants facts about shells, wildlife and even trash that is found on the Port Aransas beach. Meet under the purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier at 9 a.m. to join...
Comedy beginning at PACT; continuing through January
A comedy about a reunion of a family gathering to await the impending death of the family patriarch will be the Port Aransas Theatre’s next production, slated for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in January. Show times for ‘Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will?’ will be Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 4,-5,...
Racing into 2013
Race into the new year with a two-mile run or 2,013 meter walk on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Participants should meet in the Port Aransas Community Park parking lot at 700 Clark Blvd., off Ross Avenue, at 2:13 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the free event, even leashed four-legged...
Drive to wrap up
Thursday, Dec. 27, is the last day of the toilet paper drive to benefit the Helping Hands Food Pantry. The goal is to collect a year’s supply. Drop off locations are the Tarpon Ice House, 103 W. Roberts Ave., the Family Center IGA, 418 S. Alister St., and The Gaff,...
View art entries
See artwork entered in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Port Aransas Ferry Operations’ art contest at a showing Thursday, Dec. 27. A public showing of the entries is being held at the Community Presbyterian Church’s Joint Effort Leisurely Ministry ( JELM), 113 S. Alister, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Judging...
Ring in new year
Start the party early at the annual Noon Year’s Eve Party in Roberts Point Park on Monday, Dec. 31. Meet at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion in Roberts Point Park at 11:30 a.m. to toast in the New Year with the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. They will count...
Nominations sought
For 2012 Citizen of the YearJust over two weeks are left to make a nomination for the 2012 Citizen of the Year. Nominations must be received by Monday, Jan. 14. The 2012 Citizen of the Year will be honored at the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist Bureau Celebration and Citizen of the Year reception on...
Pre-filing is active
The 83rd legislative session’s pre-filing period officially commenced on Nov.12. It is important to remember that, unlike our counterparts in Washington D.C., the Texas Legislature meets for only 140 days in every odd-numbered year. The established pre-filing period allows the legislature the opportunity to hit the ground running at the...
BMS students keep hope alive
Education notesHow do you keep hope alive? Just before the start of our winter break, Brundrett Middle School students were asked to respond to the question, “How do you keep hope alive?” Reading their responses filled my heart with a sense of hope for the future. There is no way for...
