SandFest survives
Event described as success despite rainstorm, vandalsNeither driving rain, nor a flooded beach, nor mean-spirited vandals could keep SandFest 2015 from happening. “I think it was...
McKinney named associate superintendent
Roche to lead middle school and high schoolPort Aransas ISD trustees have decided to hire Port Aransas High School principal Sharon McKinney as associate superintendent. The trustees...
Ready to ride?
More bus options opening upThe Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority is planning a pilot route that will mean more trips between Corpus Christi and...
Revised instructions for adding South Jetty app to iPhones
On the home page of your iPhone, go to Safari, type in portasouthjetty.com and click on that link.At the bottom...
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Patrick: Pre-K, property taxes and presumption
This lead- ership stuff hasn’t gone quite as Dan Patrick had hoped. When the Houston radio talk show host-turned-state senator beat out incumbent David Dewhurst...
Tough cat call
If you’ve ever been to the South Jetty office, you know it’s a “cat house.” At one point, we had five cats. That’s one or...
Sign post on road to destruction
When future historians analyze the decline of America they need look no further than the trivialities increasingly occupying our time and concerns instead of substantive...
Letters to the Editor
Shuttle suggestions Sandfest was great. It’s growing in quality and popularity each year. But I do have a suggestion for an agenda item for next...
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Thur. 1 - 2 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.;Lap swim: Tue. - Thur. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri. 8...
Lady Marlins beat Refugio, 18-17
One run gave the Lady Marlin softball team the win against and the Refugio High School Lady Bobcats on Tuesday, April 21, at home. The girls played seven innings for...
Port Aransas falls to Three Rivers, 5-6
The Lady Marlins softball team came up short on Monday, April 20, by one run against the Three Rivers High School Lady Bulldogs. The girls played seven innings in Three...
Season finalé
PAHS boasts quarterfinalist, fourth placePort Aransas High School’s tennis teamed ended its season at region on Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21. The team equaled last year’s results at regional with a quarter...
Marlins shut-out War Eagles, 4-0
The Marlin baseball team was successful on Tuesday, April 21, in beating the Pettus High School War Eagles, 4-0, in seven innings in Pettus. The Marlins started the game in...
PAHS qualifies five for regionals
PAHS Track Team @ Area (San Diego High School) Wednesday, April 22 Regional Qualifiers Varsity Boys First PlaceCollin Barr, 3200m run,10:19Barr, 1600m run, 4:49Fourth PlaceMarkus Marion, longjump, 19’4” Varsity Girls...
SandFest survives
Event described as success despite rainstorm, vandalsNeither driving rain, nor a flooded beach, nor mean-spirited vandals could keep SandFest 2015 from happening. “I think it was incredible,” said Shawn Etheridge, president of SandFest. “I think it...
McKinney named associate superintendent
Roche to lead middle school and high schoolPort Aransas ISD trustees have decided to hire Port Aransas High School principal Sharon McKinney as associate superintendent. The trustees also decided to make Brundrett Middle School Principal Chris Roche...
Ready to ride?
More bus options opening upThe Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority is planning a pilot route that will mean more trips between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas than in the past, benefiting commuters and visitors....
Revised instructions for adding South Jetty app to iPhones
On the home page of your iPhone, go to Safari, type in portasouthjetty.com and click on that link.At the bottom of the screen, click on the box with the upward...
May 1 fishing report
With waters warming up, the trout are biting, according to some folks who work along the Port Aransas waterfront.Sharon Keehlisen of Woody’s Sports Center said catches of speckled trout have...
New details in fatal accident
Corpus Christi police chief killedCorpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson was killed this afternoon in an accident on State Hwy. 361 in the city limits of Port Aransas, according to Port Aransas Police Chief...
Family issues statement
In wake of State Hwy. 361 accidentA statement has been released by the family of the 16-year-old Port Aransas boy involved in the traffic accident in which Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson died."Our family is...
Farenthold round table in Port Aransas today
Public is invited; meeting starts at 12:30Reminder: U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold will conduct a community round table discussion in Port Aransas today, Wednesday, May 6, highlighting various issues in and around his 27th Congressional District, according...
Rip tide threat continues today
A high risk of rip currents continues today and this evening, Wednesday, May 6, for Gulf of Mexico-facing beaches.According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, “sustained and persistent...
Arts
Art’e de Mayo group show kicks off celebration of artsMay is a celebration of the arts in Port Aransas and the lead-off event is the First Friday reception on Friday, May 1. The Art’e de Mayo group show reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the Port Aransas Art Center. Enjoy the works of the featured artists, light refreshments...
‘Cast and Blast’
Outdoor Dreams Foundation fundraiser slated on SaturdayEnjoy an evening of music, appetizers, open bar and both silent and live auctions on Saturday, May 2, at “Cast and Blast,” a fundraiser for the Outdoor Dreams Foundation. The event is from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Port Aransas Civic Center, 700 W. Ave. A. Texas musicians Davin...
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 Total Body Aquasize Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10: 30 a. m. and Saturdays at 12 p. m. Community Park pool. Total body...
‘Endless Summer’ exhibit to open
A new exhibit with a Port Aransas connection will have its grand opening at the Texas Surf Museum in Corpus Christi on Sunday, May 3. The exhibit will showcase items associated with the landmark surf film “Endless Summer.” It will all be on loan from the Surfing Heritage and Culture...
Port A birders
Members of the Port Aransas Spoonbills Big Sit! team counted 111 birds on Sunday, April 26, as part of the Great Texas Birding Classic, the largest birding tournament in North America. The team had to stay within a 17-foot circle from 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. and keep track of...
Intersections to close while crosswalks go in
Construction workers want motorists to be aware that crews will close some Port Aransas streets for improvements, albeit for limited periods, in early May. 11th Street and Beach Access Road 1A Workers will close 11th Street at Beach Access Road 1A while putting stamped asphalt in for a crosswalk going...
Chili, derby set Saturday
Enjoy homemade chili and pinewood derby racing at the Port Aransas Cub Scout Pack 29 Pinewood Derby and Chili fundraiser on Saturday, May 2. All ages are invited to race at the event that begins at 4 p.m. at the Pollock Center. “We would love for any men in town...
Amos’s beach finds sale set for May 16
Unique beach finds collected by Tony Amos will be on sale Saturday, May 16, at Moby Dicks, 517 S. Alister St. The sale, which benefits the Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK), will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Amos is a research fellow at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute...
Fiesta de Mayo reservation deadline slated for Friday
Individual tickets and tables of eight are still available for the 8th annual Fiesta de Mayo, slated for Friday, May 15. The deadline to reserve tickets is Friday, May 1. The night of activities benefiting the Port Aransas Art Center begins at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center, 700 W....
Beach blast
SandFest was tons of funClockwise from upper right: Rich Lockhart plays in SandFest’s music tent; Brian Wigelsworth o f Sarasota, Fla., carves a likeness of Willie Nelson in the solo master’s division as spectators look on; a crowd courses through the master sculptors area...
Board affirms superintendent transition plan, transportation and track projects
School Board wrapPort Aransas ISD board of trustees recently approved transportation purchases and refurbishments and decided to seek bids for a track refurbishment project. The actions came at a regular board meeting on Wednesday, April 22. Transportation purchases Trustees approved spending up to $105,000 on a new passenger bus for the district...
Getting sandy
Kids of all ages took advantage of the free sand sculpting lessons during SandFest. These folks enjoyed some afternoon sunshine on Saturday, April 25, and took some time to play in the sand at Lesson Mountain.
A tribute: Tiara Followell
Education notes“We can’t all puke rainbows and spit glitter. But we can try… we can try.” My dear friend and colleague Tiara Followell resigned from teaching this year. I am sad for every student who won’t have her for a teacher, because she is exceptional. At the beginning of the year...
Speech winner
Rotarian Jim Cravens, left, presents a check to Port Aransas High School senior Collin Barr for $200 on Friday, April 24. Barr participated in a Rotary Club sponsored speech contest on March 6 where he competed against students from Rockport, Aransas Pass, Ingleside and Port Aransas.
OAP team alternate for state
The Port Aransas High School one act play team was selected as an alternate to the state competition on Thursday, April 23, in Alice. The team performed their one act play, “SYLVIA,” by A.R. Gurney, for judges from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Gabe Tharpe won an outstanding tech award, Ali...
