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TxDOT drill to affect traffic on 361 in Aransas Pass
A Texas Department of Transportation drill will affect traffic on State Highway 361 in Aransas Pass on Thursday, June 13, according to a news release issued today (Wednesday, June 12) by the Texas Department of Transportation. Following is the full news release:. “Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews on Thursday...
In the wind
Nigel Flores carries chairs and an umbrella across the sand at I.B. Magee Jr. Beach Park as gusty winds blew in on Friday, May 31. Flores works for 361 Blue, which rents chairs and umbrellas on the beach. The full version of this story will be available to all readers...
Mission not impossible
In June 1983, six Texas college students, members of the Baptist Student Union, took a religious survey of Port Aransas. The survey was sponsored by the First Baptist, Community Presbyterian, Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal and Assembly of God churches. The students, from left, are Jo McClellan, Angelo State University; Linda Crist, Stephen F. Austin State University; Sandra Bass, Tyler Junior College; James […]
Shrimporee 2024: Your guide to the 76th Aransas Pass festival
The 76th annual Shrimporee will return to Aransas Pass Friday through Sunday, featuring live music, a carnival, vendors, a parade and a plethora of shrimp. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at 200 E. Johnson Ave. in Aransas...
Port Aransas teenagers nab summer jobs
Summertime in Port Aransas means lots of vacationers in town. And that means loads of activity for tourism-based businesses in town. And that means plenty of summer jobs for Port Aransas youngsters. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 2 weeks. Full versions of...
Restrictions could tighten to save water
Without significant rainfall in coming weeks, Port Aransas is anticipated to enter Stage 3 water restrictions in mid-August, and many people then won’t be able to irrigate their lawns or landscaping at all. The area entered Stage 2 water restrictions on March 12, which allows people to use their sprinklers once every other week. In this stage, folks also can […]
Landscaping can be drought-resistant
With increased water-use restrictions looming in the near future, Port Aransas residents might soon be looking for new strategies to keep their front yards from looking like one big dead zone. The South Jetty spoke with plant experts to find out how people can best keep up their lawns without watering and what plants might withstand the drought the best. […]
Ribbon-cutting planned for harbor master’s office
Now that the final touches have been completed on the City of Port Aransas’ new harbor master’s office at the Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor, the marina is the “top” one on the Gulf Coast, according to Rob Phillips, harbor master. The city has invited the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the harbor master’s office and updated Fred Rhodes […]
Area students earn place on SU President’s List
San Patricio County residents named to the President’s List at Schreiner University were Ruben Medrano and Tres Ortiz III, both of Mathis and Marcus Villarreal, of Sinton. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit for the term.
Fair Housing Notice
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Appraisal board election slated Saturday
Election Day will be Saturday, June 15, in a runoff election to decide a board seat on the Nueces County Appraisal District. Early voting ended on Tuesday, June 11. On Election Day, voting in Port Aransas will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Annex Building at Port Aransas ISD. The Annex Building lies next to the Port […]
88th Deep Sea Roundup early registration open
The oldest fishing tournament on the Texas coast, the 88th annual Deep Sea Roundup, hosted by the Port Aransas Boatmen, Inc. is just a little under a month away. The tournament for all ages is set for Thursday through Sunday, July 11 through 14. Anglers who register by Tuesday, July 1, can take advantage of early registration pricing. Early registration […]
Frustrations mount over stray dog problem in Refugio County
The stray dog problem in Refugio County reached a new level on May 29 when a Woodsboro resident shot two dogs that he claimed cornered his pet cat and became aggressive toward him. No charges were filed against the resident and no citations were issued to the dog owners. “He...
Parks and rec to host family events
Some upcoming free events for families and folks in the community have been planned, all hosted by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Family Game Night Go head-to-head against other families or groups of friends at a trivia night for a chance to win a prize valued at $100 on Thursday, June 13, from 6:30 to 8 […]
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