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Satan meant it for evil, but God meant it for good
MR. ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD In our Sunday morning Bible class, we have been studying in the gospel of John. We are down to the 14th chapter of the book, which is just before Jesus’ crucifixion. All had long been awaiting the fulfillment of the promise made to the serpent in the Garden of Eden. God said, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise Him on the heel.” God so loved us that He gave His only begotten son, as a sacrifice for...
Sitting peacefully while we wait
Waiting is a part of life. Each day we find ourselves waiting for a variety of things. Phone calls, appointments, dinner dates, plumbers, and the like. Some of our waiting might involve an answer that could lead to a serious, life-changing event. I’ve had my share of waiting that brought on feelings of unease. It’s those unknown outcomes that aren’t much fun. There is something, or Someone rather, that is always there for us, even in the wait. I think about David. He had a lot of experience waiting. He was anointed king when he was only 16 years old. It...
Aransas Pass Teen Launching Baking Empire Right From Home
, , , , Small Business Corner: Alexa Marie Baking, Aransas Pass Regular trips to see relatives in Victoria spurred a young Alexa Marie Flores to take up baking. Each time her family made the journey north, there was the requisite stop at the Rosita Bakery, 206 W. Water St. Not much to look at from the outside, the legendary business still serves a predominantly Latino clientele, most with direct lineage to their Mexican heritage. The aromas, the looks and the tastes of cultural favorites created lasting memories for Alexa, enough that one day she decided she could do that, too. At...
Remnant House Challenges Aransas Pass Over Homeless Encampment
, Life on the streets can be a challenge. In some parts of the nation, large homeless encampments have filled public spaces that were once sidewalks, creating miniature tent cities that some municipal governments have tolerated, while businesses impacted by the blight and resulting increases in crime have begun abandoning areas, leaving sections of places like downtown San Francisco increasingly devoid of popular shops and stores. Aransas Pass officials have made it clear to The Remnant House of Worship at 157 S. Commercial St. the homeless enclave they allow is not wanted downtown, and gave its founder, Tracie Barnes Frazier, until...
‘Goo-kum-pucky’: It’s for the birds!
, , I was recently making a cursory inspection of my pantry when I discovered it. I had stockpiled a big jar of peanut bu_er in case of emergencies such as hurricanes, winter storms and COVID pandemics. I opened it, and the smell was not “deliciously peanutty” as the label stated. I wonder if the oils in the peanut bu_er had gone slightly rancid. It tasted okay to me, but I was sure my husband would claim it tasted off. Ever frugal, I wondered if I could make some wildlife food from this well-aged peanut bu_er. That’s when I remembered a...
God’s love for us
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1 Corinthians 9:15-18,_ Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. This was a congregation struggling with the things of the society around them. The strife was brought on by the constant struggle over who was most important, more gifted, and who had what rights. Last week we heard Paul, as he wrote about the care of the weak in the faith. Today’s Epistle is a continuation of that theme. Remember, though, the new journey in life given to Paul has been given to us in Holy Baptism, too. It is a gift of love given by the...
Aransas Pass/Ingleside Battle Raging Brush Fire as Threat Persists
, , , , Low humidity and high winds created ideal conditions for a large brush fire that broke out along a section of FM 1069 near Robert Rd. in Aransas Pass Sunday, February 4th, sparked – officials believe – by sparks from an AEP (American Electric Power) overhead utility line. Multiple fire departments responded to put it out, with Aransas Pass the lead agency. Chief Nathan Kelley told the newspaper they got help from the Ingleside, Rockport-Fulton, and Lamar Volunteer Fire Departments, the San Patricio County Emergency Management Agency, and a regional office of the Texas Department of Emergency...
San Patricio County EDC, Workforce Solutions hosting local job fair
Students from all around the Coastal Bend will have a chance to take part in a job and career fair in the local area later this month. The San Patricio Economic Development Council and Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend will partner to host a Skills and Trades career expo and job fair from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds, 219 W. 5th St. in Sinton. From 8:30-11 a.m. students in local school districts (Odem-Edroy, Gregory- Portland, Mathis, Sinton, Taft, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass) will have a unique chance for career exploration, connecting them with potential future employers, and a chance to learn about occupations in high-demand. The standard job fair will then take place from 1-4 p.m. with employers from San Patricio County and the Coastal Bend.
PTSD Group in Aransas Pass Inspired by Army Veteran Wracked by Pain of War
, , , “It’s emotional,” James Dickerson freely admits trying to maintain his composure when anyone asks him to discuss his military background. The 51-year-old former M.P. (Military Police Officer) can trace his family’s service to their nation as far back as the American Revolution. His stepfather was in the U.S. Navy, a reason the Weslaco native was on the move, relocating from one state to another throughout his childhood because of the family patriarch’s frequent change of base assignments. By the time Dickerson was of age – 17, actually – he dropped out of high school in his junior...
OUT & ABOUT
Each year the VFW Market Days event held at the Aransas Pass VFW Post 2932 has grown in attendance and organizers have already posted a schedule for the New Year. The event is held on Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the VFW hall at 620 W. Wheeler Ave., across the street from City Hall. Here are the 2024 dates to put on your calendar: April 6-7 June 1-2 August 3-4 October 5-6 December 7-8 For more information contact Andrea Luker, Market Days Coordinator, (970) 629-9508. Ingleside’s Round Up Days Returns in March It may seem a long...
Local Lions Club scholarship applications now available
Applications for a scholarship from a Portland nonprofit organization are now available, according to the organization. The Portland North Bay Lions Club is now accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship the organization is offering to a Gregory- Portland High School senior planning to attend a university, college, junior college, trade or technical school. Interested senior students can pick up an application from G-PHS counselor as well as at Books Ink (1001 U.S. 181 Frontage Rd.) in Portland to be filled out. Applications for the scholarship must be postmarked no later than April 15 in order to be accepted for consideration. For more information on the Portland North Bay Lions Club, visit their Facebook page.
Aransas Pass boys’ powerlifting finishes second at Brahma invitational
The Aransas Pass Panthers’ boys’ powerlifting team had a strong showing at the Kingsville Brahma Invitational on Jan. 25, both with a high team finish and several individual medalists. Aransas Pass finished in second place overall out of five teams at the meet with 34 total team points, and had seven individual powerlifters earn medals. The Panthers saw first places finishes from Luis Ramirez (700 total pounds) the 114-pound weight class as well as from Trenton Meyer (1,015 pounds) in the 275-pound weight class and Michael Canchola (1,255 pounds) in the superheavyweight class, along with a second place finish by Aaden Murphy (880 pounds) in the 275-pound weight class immediately behind his teammate. Jacob Alvarado finished in third place in the 220-pound weight class (985 total pounds), as did Jacob Delaney (825 pounds) in the 148-pound weight class. Henry Schultz also had a fourth-place finish in the 165-pound weight class with 940 total pounds lifted. The Panthers’ next meet is Feb. 9 in Bishop.
Lady Mustangs clinch playoff
The Ingleside Lady Mustangs continued a successful season in their most recent contest, clinching a playoff berth in the process. Ingleside defeated Orange Grove 38-34 on Jan. 30, winning a second straight game in the process while moving to 22-9 overall and 6-4 in District 30-4A competition. That win, coupled with a loss by Port Lavaca Calhoun on the same day, clinched the Lady Mustangs a UIL playoff berth for the second straight season following a postseason absence which lasted longer than a decade. Ingleside was set to play Sinton (10-18, 5-5) Ono Feb. 2 and Rockport-Fulton (7-23, 1-8) on Feb. 6 to finish off their regular season schedule.
Aransas Pass girls fighting for district crown
The Aransas Pass Lady Panthers have been the constant atop District 29-3A in recent seasons. And despite a recent losing streak, the Lady Panthers have their sights set on another crown. Aransas Pass dropped a 41-31 decision to George West on Jan. 26 before falling in a 38-35 nail-biter against Goliad on Jan. 30. The pair of losses dropped the Lady Panthers to 9-11 overall and 6-2 in district competition. The Lady Panthers sat in a tie atop District 29-3A with Goliad entering this week’s action, when they were scheduled to play Taft (19-11, 4-3) on Feb. 2 and Mathis (3-23, 2-6) on Feb. 6.
Aransas Pass Pet Owner Promotes Fostering to Reduce Shelter Population
, , , , , , , Looking through the metal grates of cages that make up temporary homes for unwanted or abandoned pets, it’s hard not to get emotional when a visitor to the temporary Ingleside Animal Shelter finds an immediate connection or establishes an instant bond with a dog needing – wanting a furever home. Tina Spears, 37, knows from experience, having worked as a former Ingleside Animal Control Officer, now helping to foster some of those same pets until they’re adopted. ‘Skippy’ is Spears’ first foster dog, believed to be a two-year-old terrier mix. The light brown ca-...
South Texas News Inc. Welcomes New Members: A Feline’s View
By Frio, Resident Cat and Enthusiastic Meow, South Texas! I’m Frio, the feline-in-residence at the bustling headquarters of South Texas News Inc., and today I’m purring with excitement to share some mews-worthy updates. Our family is growing! The Aransas Pass Progress and the Ingleside Index are joining our pack, bringing more stories, more purrspectives, and, I hope, more fishy treats! What does this mean for you, dear readers? More local news, more stories that maer, and, importantly, more supporters of quality journalism. In an era where information is as plentiful as my furballs, it’s vital to have reliable sources that not only inform but...
City of Ingleside receives Texas GLO grant
The city of Ingleside now has extra funds to help with flood mitigation projects thanks to a grant received from the Texas General Land Office. On Jan. 30, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved more than $122 million in regional mitigation funds to improve streets, drainage and sewer systems, including a 5,355,500 grant to the city of Ingleside and the Coastal Bend Council of Governments for street and drainage improvements according to a news release from the GLO. “The GLO takes pride in fostering community growth and investing in projects that protect local infrastructure, businesses and homes in Texas,” Buckingham said. “My team works tirelessly to streamline the federal process to ensure funding is expedited for tangible projects that safeguard our communities. All projects are prioritized for fellow Texans who will directly benefit from the improvements, and we are always commi_ed to driving these initiatives forward.”
Panthers’ boys keep on rolling
The Aransas Pass Panthers’ boys basketball team looks to have hit their stride in district competition, and they recently kept the good times rolling with two more victories. Aransas Pass raced past George West 104-62 on Jan. 26 before holding off Goliad 45-39 on Jan. 30 to run its winning streak to four games, moving to 14-16 overall and a district-leading 5-1 mark in District 29-3A as the Panthers pursue their fifth consecutive district title. The Panthers were set to face Taft (19-12, 3-3) on Feb. 2 and Mathis (1413, 3-3) on Feb. 6 to kick off the final month of the 2023-2024 regular season.
Ingleside boys keep pace in District 30-4A race
As the regular season winds to a close, the District 30-4A basketball race is heating up, and the Ingleside Mustangs managed to keep pace with a win last week. The Mustangs managed to take down Orange Grove 54-31 on Jan. 30, winning their third consecutive game to move to 14-9 overall and 5-3 in district competition. Ingleside was set to tangle with districtleading Sinton (16-14, 9-0) on Feb. 2 before taking on Rockport-Fulton (15-13, 5-3) - with whom they’re currently tied for second place in the district standings - in a key matchup on Feb. 6.
Aransas Pass Seeks Federal Funds for Emergency Water
A giant gravity flow water tower that rises high above the City of Aransas Pass is visible along a portion of E. Goodnight Ave. near the H. Lancaster Co. furniture showroom. The original one that stood in its place was blown over and destroyed by fierce winds resulting from Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. It was replaced with this durable, reinforced concrete tower that holds 500,000 gallons of fresh water, always ready in case another emergency strikes the Harbor City. Soon, Aransas Pass may get a second even larger water tower that would rise somewhere on the north end of the community and hold up to one-million gallons of water, City Manager Gary Edwards told the Progress. It’s part of a $5 million dollar grant application being filed with the U.S. government, he revealed, paperwork expected to be submitted soon. Congressional leaders who met with Aransas Pass officials and local business and community leaders on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. advised the federal funds were available. Now, the municipal administration will wait to hear if they’ve won approval to receive the money.
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