Aransas Pass News

Start out targeting the spoil islands along the ICW for trout, using live croakers or Norton Sand Eels in the Texas Roach color.

The boat is at Mile 533 Shipyard in Aransas Pass and around noon will be transported to Port Aransas for repairs to the propeller.

The following students were placed on the dean's list for the spring 2009 semester at Texas State University in San Marcos: Aransas Pass: Megan M. Shedd Corpus Christi: Laura L. Castaneda, Tomas A. Davila, Jessica A. Meurer, Alison C. Pulliam, Paige E. Arnold, Kayla L. Helford, Rebecca L. Hook, Deanna M. Warren, Cory R. Nemec, Caitlin E. Martin, ...

Reserve Pvt. Roberto M. Rosales, National Guard Pfc. Corisa M. Ruiz and Pvt. Rocky J. Garcia have graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Rosales is the grandson of Elida Rosales of Corpus Christi and is a 2008 graduate of Moody High School.

Sean Leroy Marshall, chief executive officer for North Bay Hospital, was arrested by the Aransas Pass Police Department and charged with prescription fraud.

Who says people are staying home this summer? Certainly not me. Certainly nobody who was trying to drive on Interstate 37 this past weekend.

SURFING SERIES: The Bay Jammin' Surfing Series begins after sunset Fridays at Anderson Amphitheater in Cole Park.

Contributed photo Boy Scout Troop 232 and members of the Southside Rotary Club put out flags to honor servicemen and women on Memorial Day in the Country Club Estates area.

Charles A. Hicks and parents Gloria and Ed Hicks and their car dealership Ed Hicks Imports were presented with a a oeBest of the Besta award from Mercedes-Benz USA Tuesday by Damon Blakemore, market manager for the central region.

To be a boat captain, all you need is a driver's license and a boat. The Sea Academy of Aransas Pass has set up shop at Best Western Hotel, Ed Carey Drive and Expressway 83.

CAR SHOW: The 17th annual Coastal A's & Rods fun run begins with registration at 5 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn Airport, 5549 Leopard St.

International Dance Festival Shimmy by the Sea begins at 7:30 p.m. today and continues at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Radisson Beach Sandy Shores Hotel, 3200 Surfside.

None of the dozen or so area dealers confirmed having received a letter. GM announced the closures on Friday via a letter to its dealers, but did not publicly release a list of those affected.

Rodriguez has long-term mental health issues, his attorney said. SINTON - Less than a month before being arrested in the stabbing of a Catholic priest, the accused man showed up with a knife and a loaded gun to pick up his children, according to police reports.

Aransas Pass High School Scores Sports Equipment as Winner of YouNewsa and KIIITV.com Contest! The basketball coach at Aransas Pass High School is going to be doing a bit of shopping this spring, courtesy of KIIITV and YouNewsa .

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sinton school officials want voters to approve a $7.5 million bond issue to renovate and rebuild the district's 60-year-old Welder Elementary School.

On windy days like we've had all week, I'd seek the protected shorelines of Mustang island and Padre Island National Seashore.

County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for Monday afternoon to consider purchasing, leasing or the donation of the property.

ARABIAN NIGHTS: Arabian Nights is from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Yin Yang Fandango and the Tango Tea Room, 505 N. Water St., in the courtyard garden.

BOAT WADE FISHING : After the rain, target Kate's Hole, Deadman's or any other spots on the backside of Mustang Island during low tide.