Looking at leaders
Top city manager candidates to visitA city hall committee has narrowed its search for a new Port Aransas city manager to two candidates, but the...
Comeback kid
Prison term over, Jesse Kelton aces collegeJesse Kelton repeatedly has made the president’s list for his sterling grades at Del Mar College, and he recently was...
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Victory
One down, nine more district games to go for Lady MarlinsThe Lady Marlins opened district play at home with a resounding 65-21 victory over the visiting Woodsboro Lady Eagles on Friday, Jan. 4. Despite that lopsided score, coach Stephanie Cowen...
Lady Marlins fly past Lady Eagles on way to 30-9 win
The junior varsity Lady Marlins opened with a lead and never looked back when they opened district play with a 30-9 win on Friday, Jan. 4. They hosted Woodsboro’s Lady...
3-pointers key Marlins win
Three-pointers and the lack of three of West Oso’s starters made for a lopsided 76-53 win for the Port Aransas High School Marlins varsity team. The game was played at...
Sweet revenge
JV Marlins take game from West Oso, 41-29The junior varsity Marlins stepped on the court Friday, Jan. 4, with one thing on their minds: revenge. And they got it with a 41-29 win over their counterparts from...
Lady Marlins score wins over Agua Dulce
The Lady Marlins posted two wins tonight over Agua Dulce. The varsity won 71-24, while the JV won 43-23. Look for photos and details in the Jan. 24 print and...
Marlin men chalk up wins
The Marlin varsity and junior varsity went different directions tonight when Agua Dulce cancelled the JV game. Bottom line: Wins for both teams. The varsity put away Agua Dulce 79-17...
Fitzsimmons
Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Fitzsimmons of Waseca, Minn., died Saturday, De c . 2 9 , 2012 in Port Aransas. She was 82. Fitzsimmons was born on Jan.10, 1930, in Osakis,...
Dorris
Verona Muriel Speed Dorris died on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Port Aransas. She was 82. Dorris was born in Port Aransas to Leona Lee and Jack C. Speed on...
Krayecki- Huchthausen
Shirley Krayecki- Huchthausen, 68, died from complications of diabetes on Dec. 27, 2012, at the Stevens Point Care Center in Whiting, Wis. She was the mother of Diane L. Anderson...
Looking at leaders
Top city manager candidates to visitA city hall committee has narrowed its search for a new Port Aransas city manager to two candidates, but the search could expand again later, depending on how things go,...
Comeback kid
Prison term over, Jesse Kelton aces collegeJesse Kelton repeatedly has made the president’s list for his sterling grades at Del Mar College, and he recently was honored at a meeting of the school’s Board of Regents...
Comedy runs through January
Port Aransas Community TheatreCatch a performance of “Daddy’s Dyin: Who’s Got the Will?” any Friday , Saturday or Sunday this month at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, at 2:30 p.m. The play is...
Try yoga on the beach Saturday
Enjoy a free yoga class on the beach Saturday, Jan. 12, at Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. Nancy Myers instructs the class, which begins at 8 a.m. Folks should bring a beach towel or mat suitable for use on the beach. A yoga class is held...
Craft workshop set
Make potato jewelry at the next “We’re Having Fun” workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The free crafts workshops are held weekly at the Girl Scout hut, 739, W. Ave. A, at 2 p.m. Part two of the class will be Thursday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. The series is sponsored...
Western to be shown
A western starring John Wayne, “Angel and the Badman,” will be shown at the Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 6:55 p.m. Admission is free and popcorn will be served. The movie was released in 1947 and written and directed by James Edward Grant. In addition to Wayne, Gail...
Pedal through nature preserve
Pedal along the trails in the Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture with fellow bicyclists on Monday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. The ride is designed as a social way for folks to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors, according to Pam Greene, community program director. Greene said the ride is...
Students plan waffle breakfast for fundraiser
Bring a healthy appetite for waffles to the H.G. Olsen Elementary School cafeteria on Sunday morning, Jan. 20. An all you-can-eat waffle breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. as a fundraiser for the Brundrett Middle School Student Council. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $6 at...
Crafts, games, trips added to schedule at JELM Center
More new things are happening at the Community Presbyterian Church’s Joint Effort Leisure Ministry (JELM) Center beginning this month. Two Sisters Crafts starts on Thursday, Jan. 10, and will be held every Thursday afternoon through March 7. The classes will be in a JELM classroom at 1 p.m. Each class...
Health fair offers professional and non-traditional services
Saturday, Jan. 19A health fair featuring professionals with information on traditional and non-traditional health services available in the Coastal Bend will be held at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St., on Saturday, Jan. 19. The fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a free bloodmobile will be available...
Pratt to discuss history of city
Learn about the history of Port Aransas at a talk by Rick Pratt on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister. The talk is part of the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation’s Brown Bag Lecture Series. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the talk begins at noon....
Communication is key
Education notesParents and teachers desire the same thing — the best possible learning experience for their children and students. To accomplish that, an open line of communication with their teachers is a must. What is good communication? Good communication is when the listener understands your message. It is important for parents...
PAISD trustees meeting
A meeting to determine if any action will be taken on Port Aransas Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Sharon Doughty’s evaluation and contract will be held Thursday, Jan. 10. PAISD Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Jan. 9, to evaluate Doughty’s performance, after which no action was taken. The meeting Thursday...
Students are selling tickets
Enjoy some spaghetti and help some Port Aransas children get a big civics lesson at the same time. The Brundrett Middle School eighth-grade class will hold a spaghetti dinner Sunday, Jan. 27, to raise money to take a trip to Washington D.C. in June. Students will tour monuments and other...
