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Port Aransas Officially Named Fishing Capital of Texas

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Port Aransas Officially Named Fishing Capital of Texas

OutdoorHub Port Aransas Officially Named Fishing Capital of Texas The coastal city of Port Aransas has received the formal acknowledgment it has long sought, with Governor Greg Abbott signing legislation in May that officially designates the Mustang Island community as the fishing capital of Texas. The new title comes through Texas House Concurrent Resolution 117, which grants Port Aransas the official designation for the next decade. For a city…Read Article

Port Aransas named top U.S. Fourth of July fishing destination

A seaside town just south of Aransas Pass has been named as one of the United States’ top fishing destinations for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, according to aPort Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Just say no - Dallas Voice

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Prominent Port Aransas resident Michael Robert, 51, who owned the Seahorse Inn and moved in top political circles in Texas, poses in an undated photo with Lady Bird Johnson, the former First Lady of the United States. He was found slashed to death in his hotel on Aug. 8, 1996. (Courtesy photo) DAVID WEBB | Contributing Writer Shawn Keith Fey, who was convicted of the 1996 slashing murder of Port Aransas gay rights activist Michael Robert, will b…First Lady · Port Aransas Read Article

University of Texas' Marine Science Institute: Where Science Meets the Sea

Resting on the coastline of Mustang Island in Port Aransas is the University of Texas’ Marine Science Institute (UTMSI), dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the world’s oceans and educating populations about marine environments. What was once a small shack in 1941 is now one of the most significant research facilities on the Texas coast. UTMSI addresses worldwide issues while focusing on the coastal zone ecosystem within three categories…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

6 THINGS TO KNOW: Port Aransas named “Fishing Capital of Texas”, Free microchipping for pets

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Good morning Coastal Bend, Sunrise Anchors Bryan and Michelle Hofmann here with your 6 Things to Know.Its Tuesday, and were heading into the final days of May. For some, that means summer vacation is just around the corner and for one longtime Corpus Christi school, it means the end of an era. From honoring the past at Hamlin Middle School to looking ahead to mosquito spraying and splash pad season, lets dive into the headlines shaping your day.…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Port Aransas High School senior gets surprised with new set of wheels

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A Port Aransas high school senior received what he calls, a life-changing graduation gift, from his school resource officer. Sean Merritt, who has lived in Port Aransas for 14 years, was surprised with a brand new electric wheelchair, organized by Port Aransas Independent School District School Resource Officer Brett Boyer."I was born with cerebral palsy. And I was diagnosed when I was about one or two years old," Merritt said.The Port Aransas H…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Texas oyster reefs are depleting, but San Antonio restaurants can help out

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Oyster populations are at historic lows, but the South Texas Coastal Initiative sees a solution in San Antonio restaurants. “We have 62 restaurants on our target list here in San Antonio,” STCI board member Ernest Brown said. “It’s a big project y’all are taking on,” KSAT reporter Avery Everett said. “It is, but it’s something that if we get it in place, we’ll be sustainable for hopefully ever,” Brown responded.Oyster shells can be collected and…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Port Aransas Intoxication Manslaughter suspect had DWI case dismissed in 2023

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A Port Aransas man who's facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after police say he ran over a woman had a DWI case dismissed against him in 2023.On Saturday, around 8 p.m., Port Aransas Police arrested George Baermann, 41, after witnesses said he was in his Ford F250 truck when he struck 61-year-old Heather Miller, of Port Aransas, in a golf cart.Miller died at the scene. Port Aransas DWI fatal crashAccording to his police report, when an o…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Port Aransas woman killed after vehicle hits golf cart

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A woman was killed in an accident involving a vehicle and a golf cart Saturday, according to the Port Aransas Police Department. The fatal crash happened near Beach Marker K. Heather Miller, 61, the driver of the golf cart, was pronounced dead at the scene. Miller was a Port Aransas local. George Baermann, 41, the driver of the vehicle, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. The investigation is ongoing at this time. For the la…Golf · Port Aransas See the Story

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