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Click here for digital edition  Shake hands with a real American war hero. That would be the USS Lexington aircraft carrier, now a museum in Corpus Christi. The Lex, as she is sometimes known, famously served the United States during World War II. It is a National Historic Landmark permanently docked at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. on Corpus Christi Beach. More ... If it’s an outdoor event and it’s in Port Aransas, chances are it is at Roberts Point Park, alongside the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. A variety of events, including fishing tournament weigh-ins, picnics and festivals, are held at the park, one of the first sights to greet visitors arriving in Port Aransas by ferry. More ... If you’re looking for skateboarding, hiking, swimming, jogging, baseball, soccer or picnicking, the Port Aransas Community Park is the place to be. More ... Live adult and youth productions are held on-stage year round at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361 at Sea Isle Drive. More ... Port Aransas is home to a historic one-room chapel built in the 1930s. The Port Aransas Museum offers tours of the Little Chapel on the Hill on the first and third Friday and Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. More ... Restoration of Port Aransas Museum property that once housed the Farley boat works is nearing completion, according to museum director Rick Pratt. The Farley enterprise operated from 1916 to 1970, and was the longest-lasting major boat building business in Port Aransas history, Pratt said. The museum bought the property on Avenue C near Cut-off Road early in 2011. More ... The Art Center for the Islands offers much to those who enjoy art. Housing a gallery and a gift shop, the art center features artwork in a variety of mediums, including canvas, jewelry and pottery displayed for sale by artists from around the Coastal Bend and Austin, San Antonio and Houston, plus visiting Winter Texans. More ... These men and women walk on water. Learn about some of the state’s best surfers in the Texas Surf Museum’s newest exhibit, “Texas Top Guns of the New Millennium.” More ... Port Aransas residents will open their homes for tours during the 24th annual Tour of Homes on Mustang Island set for Saturday, Jan. 28. The Port Aransas Garden Club hosts the event that offers two morning bus tours and afternoon self-guided tours. More ... In a new exhibit, “Merchant Marines: In Peace and War,” the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport explores the role of the U.S. Merchant Marines. The United States Merchant Marines have been an invaluable part in the founding of our nation, moving goods worldwide, and even taking up arms during times of war. More ... Music lovers may enjoy free concerts held in January and February. Winter Sounds, presented through a partnership between the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department and the Port Aransas Community Theatre, will be held at the theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361. Watch weekly editions of the South Jetty for dates and musicians for the concert series. More ... One of the events that make Christmas in Port Aransas a unique experience is the Carolers Afloat and Boat Lighting Parade and Contest. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. More ... New displays in the Port Aransas Civic Center foyer help explain what makes this town special. More ... Each year the Port Aransas Garden Club holds a Christmas lights contest for residents, visitors and area businesses. Participants are invited to decorate their properties for the holidays. First and second place winners will be recognized in two categories, residential and commercial. More ... The newest feature at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is the H-E-B Splash Park, featuring stateof the-art water spray jets, interactive water features, water cannons and more. The splash park will be open as long as the weather is warm enough to attract visitors. More ... |
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