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

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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.…Read Article

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

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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…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

Francis A. “Fergie” Ferguson - Austin Daily Herald

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Francis A. “Fergie” Ferguson, passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was born in Austin, Minnesota to Rachel Ferguson, and at the age of eight, moved with his family to Springfield, Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Navy on his 18th birthday, and proudly served in the Korean War on the U.S.S. LSMR 401 until his honorable discharge in April 1952. Fergie returned to Austin, wher…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Texas SandFest 2025 off to a sand-sational start

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The largest native sand sculpture competition in North America is bringing visitors and artists from around the world to the little sliver of paradise of Port Aransas, Texas."You know, if you're bored in Port Aransas, it's your fault, that's all there is to it. Because they have something for everybody, all the time," Gammon said.Flip Gammon has volunteered at the Texas SandFest for two years and sees firsthand how the event impacts the coastal …Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Family Fun at Texas SandFest - The Bend Magazine

What began as a small local competition in 1997 has grown into an internationally recognized three-day family event, Texas SandFest, that draws renowned sand sculptors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year to Port Aransas. Photo provided by Texas SandFest You’ll want to plan a trip and stay awhile for this flagship festival, which runs April 25 – 27 this year. Attendees stroll through the festival enjoying mind-blowin…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

Don't be a fish out of water and head to Texas Sandfest this weekend

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Sand sculptures aren't the only thing you'll find at Sandfest -- there will also be live music, sandcastle-building lessons, and even a kids’ zone.Fish · Port Aransas Read Article

Kuper Sotheby’s expands to Texas coast via merger

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded to the Texas coast through a merger with Port Aransas Realty. The deal will extend Kuper Sotheby’s reach into the Coastal Bend region, including Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Rockport and North Padre Island. The Austin-based brokerage has traditionally focused on central and south Texas. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the agreement, which formalizes a relationship that has span…Port Aransas · Port Aransas Read Article

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