Seeing STAARs
Port Aransas schools meet state standardsPort Aransas Independent School District met standards for all three campuses and received six out of nine distinctions for the...
City staff proposes $8.43 million budget
With input from the city council, Port Aransas city staff has put together an $8.43 million 2014 budget that would...
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PAISD athletes need physicals
Athletes who plan to participate in competitive sports in the Port Aransas ISD are required to have physicals. They can get them taken care of at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug....
For a cause
Golf event to help PAPHAGolfers can compete in a four- person scramble tournament to benefit the Por t Aransas Museum and Farley Boat Works on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Port Aransas Preservation and Historical...
Seeing STAARs
Port Aransas schools meet state standardsPort Aransas Independent School District met standards for all three campuses and received six out of nine distinctions for the Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness tests. The STAAR test has...
City staff proposes $8.43 million budget
With input from the city council, Port Aransas city staff has put together an $8.43 million 2014 budget that would include two additional positions for the police department and a...
Shrek’s a wrap!
Musical ends run“Shrek the Musical” wraps up its run at the Port Aransas Community Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets are still available for the remaining shows according to Darlene Secich, theatre manager. Show times are Thursday- Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Response has been great and the audiences nearly sold out for...
Smiley’s book is pick
‘A Thousand Acres’ by Jane Smiley is the Ellis Memorial Library’s book club pick for September. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. The website readinggroupguides.com provided the following synopsis of the book: “A successful Iowa farmer decides to divide his farm between his three daughters....
Walk the beach on Aug. 23
Spend a morning looking for “treasures” on the beach on Friday, Aug. 23. A free-guided beach walk led by long-time Port Aransas resident Shirley Fisher begins at 9 a.m. Meet at the purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. During the walk, Fisher teaches participants...
Stuff to do and see
Parks and Rec RoundupThe following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to register for events, call 749-4158 This week ‘Free Friday’ Tennis Friday, Aug. 16. Schedule a complimentary tennis lesson with tennis pro Rob Peterson and his wife, Becky. Call 361-790-8455...
Microchip clinic slated
Saturday at the animal shelterMany pet owners fear their beloved pet getting lost and not being able to recover it. The Animal Friends of Port Aransas wants to ensure that pets and their owners are reunited if they should ever become separated. The AFPA is holding a micro chip clinic on Saturday, Aug. 17,...
Sea life protection subject of program
Kids and adults can learn how to help preserve sea life by attending a presentation on Friday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m., at the Girl Scout Hut, 739 W. Ave A. Lee Harrison, Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 7 of Flotilla 7-11, will give a presentation about Marine Protected Species Outreach...
Rebate out-paces 2012
June sales taxesJune sales tax returns, which include quarterly filers from April, May and June, reflect a strong local as well as state economy. Figures were released by Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs who said Texas sales tax revenue has increased for 40 consecutive months. The retail trade sector bolstered the latest...
Gertrude’s simple dressings
In the kitchen with SlingIt is hard to believe that it has been six years since this column began. It feels like time has flown by. The first recipe I ever used was one of my mother’s favorite recipes. So, I thought I would share two of her favorite salad dressing recipes this time....
Grilling for a cause
Barbecue benefits city animal shelterDozens of barbecue aficianados from around the state turned out to compete in a cook-off to benefit the Port Aransas city animal shelter Saturday, Aug. 10. The non-profit Animal Friends of Port Aransas sponsored the event at Pioneer RV Park...
