port aransas: 2009 Port Aransas Hurricane Guide
- 06/11/09 09:02 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Corpus Christi Caller Times published the 2009 Hurricane Guide for residents and visitors along the Texas Coast.
The guide contains lots of good information: A map with evacuation routes for the greater Corpus Christi area Information to help create a hurricane plan in advance of a storm Items to include in your hurricane kit Instructions on how to properly cover windows and doors Details on insurance coverage Let's hope we don't have a storm this year, but it is always wise to be prepared. This guide provides a good overview on hurricane preparation and … (3 comments)
port aransas: New western Gulf of Mexico deepwater shore base to open in Port Aransas
- 06/11/09 04:08 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Gulf Access Base has the 200 acre McDermott facility on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel under contract with plans to close on the property in December of this year. “This facility is the only one of its kind on the western Gulf”, says Sam Canterbury, Partner in the project. “The facility is highly stabilized with 4,700’ of bulkhead with up to 46 ft of water including a 1,650’ X 500’ slip. We are located only 150 miles from Alaminos Canyon operations which will allow operators to cut transportation costs more than half in many cases.” Plans for the … (0 comments)
port aransas: Southern Living Idea House Opens In Cinnamon Shore On Mustang Island
- 06/09/09 04:35 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Port Aransas South Jetty featured a great story on the new Southern Living Idea House at Cinnamon Shore. The doors opened on Saturday, June 6th. Mary Judson (Editor and Co-Publisher) reports that 282 people toured the home in the first two days. I visited the home last week and it is a masterpiece. Port A visitors will clearly want to add this to their "to-do list" this Summer Season.
The (06-04-09) South Jetty Article appears below with permission: The Idea House sponsored by Southern Living magazine opens Saturday, June 6, in the Cinnamon Shore residential development. It … (0 comments)
port aransas: Port Aransas ISD Will Consider Adding Football & Volleyball
- 06/08/09 06:12 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The School Board Meeting this Wednesday night will likely be viewed by a packed house. The issue of whether or not the District should add Football and Volleyball to the existing althelic program has been a hot topic for several months.
The Corpus Christi Caller Times featured a story today and interviewed several key "players" in the debate. The meeting will be this Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Port Aransas ISD administration building (100 S. Station St.). The Caller Times article is here. … (1 comments)
port aransas: New Search Engine Hopes To Rival Google
- 06/01/09 02:06 AM
Microsoft launched a new search engine "Bing" to compete with Google. TechCrunch just posted that "Apparently Bing is Something of a Hit" and reported that "Thursday may not have been Microsoft Bing Day, but today sure is. Microsoft quietly launched their new search engine without fanfare and sans parade." To check real estate listings in your area, visit Bing.
port aransas: Another Grass Fire On Mustang Island
- 05/10/09 04:16 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Firefighters were busy yesterday afternoon with a large grass fire in Port Aransas. The blaze stretched from Hwy 361 westward towards the bay. The location is directly across the Highway from the Pioneer RV Beach Resort. No homes were damaged in the fire. Dune grasses are very dry as the drought conditions continue. The island has received less that one inch of rainfall year-to-date.
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port aransas: New Port Aransas Beach Webcam
- 05/09/09 03:56 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Dunes Condominiums located at 1000 Lantana in Port Aransas recently installed a new webcam. The new cam overlooks the Horace Caldwell pier and offers viewers a great beach vantage point from the roof of the condo building. Check out the Port Aransas Beach Webcam and it will automatically refresh. If you can't make it to the beach, you can at least have a virtual escape to Port A.
The Dunes condos are located in the heart of Port A and this camera will soon be showing throngs of beachgoers as we approach the Summer Season.
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port aransas: 515 East St, Port Aransas Texas - YouTube Virtual Tour
- 04/24/09 01:57 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Large family home in quiet and highly desirable area of Port A. 3 BR 2 BA down with updated kitchen and large living and dining areas. Spacious Master Suite upstairs with sitting area and separate office/library. The 5th bedroom is a large guest suite with private entry. Plenty of space for additional bedrooms if needed. Other features include a large laundry room, a wood burning fireplace, 2 Car garage. Lush tropical landscaping and pool with plenty of outdoor decks for relaxing and entertaining. Listed at $489,000 … (0 comments)
port aransas: Royal Palms #19, Port Aransas Texas - YouTube Virtual Tour
- 04/22/09 12:13 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Royal Palms Unit 19 is a 4 BR 3.5 BA Coastal Cottage - 2006 Construction - Wood floors up and stained concrete down - Easy to maintain for personal use or for short-term rental opportunities. Ready to enjoy Spring/Summer - Community Pool - Screened Porch - Close to the beach. Some furnishings negotiable with sale. /> … (0 comments)
port aransas: Twin Palms #3 Port Aransas Texas - YouTube Virtual Tour
- 04/21/09 08:33 AM
Beautiful Twin Palms 4 bedroom 3 bath condo. The fourth bedroom is a bunk room with access from the screened porch and garage. This is a fun Port A beach house designed for plenty of family entertainment. Stained concrete floors on lower level and pine floors upstairs. Great central location just two blocks from the beach. Heated condo pool - Low monthly association fees - Short term vacation rental is permitted.
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port aransas: Sandcastles, Fires And Photos
- 04/20/09 03:58 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - As previously posted, SandFest was a big success and crowds were estimated at 80,000 despite an incorrect gloomy weather forecast. Visitors from Austin, San Antonio and Houston missed the torrential rains that drenched those cities. If you missed the previous post with the SandFest video, you can find it here. One secret that has been discovered in recent years is that Monday morning is a great time to see the sculptures without the crowds and parking issues. I spent about 30 minutes walking through the amazing sculptures this morning. Here are a few of my favorite photos. … (1 comments)
port aransas: Port Aransas SandFest A Success
- 04/20/09 12:16 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Despite the dark skies that loomed overhead on Friday and Saturday, SandFest drew great crowds and no rain fell in Port Aransas this weekend. The skies cleared on Sunday and it was a beautiful finish for the 13th Annual event. The Corpus Christi Caller Times posted this video, a slideshow and a list of the winners. The story is available here.
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Corpus Christi Caller Times published the 2009 Hurricane Guide for residents and visitors along the Texas Coast.
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