Port Aransas Beachlife

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Below is the link to report when you find a banded bird. The photo is of a laughing gull in non breeding plumage. I had seen many banded pelicans but never a laughing gull until recently at Horace Caldwell Pier. It is my understanding that the maroon bands with white letters come from those banded at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep - ARK at UT Marine Science Institute. They receive the tag there when being treated for other injuries. If you submit a report on a banded bird that you find, they will send you a certificate reflecting same. It's good to show your children information about local wildlife. https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/Bander_portal/login/reportband.php

11/02/2026

An unsettled weather pattern returns to South Texas this week! Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday, followed by drier conditions Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances return Friday into Saturday, along with slightly cooler temperatures.

11/02/2026

Sunday Beach Report
Clear water, low tide, slight wind. Pompano biting in the surf along with an occasional red using live and dead shrimp.
A beautiful beach day.

11/02/2026

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Flags are back in stock, just in time for holiday gifting (or keeping)! Made in Texas and better than ever. Shipping soon — order online now while they’re here! https://thepalmrepublic.com

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

☀️ A little morning humor from Farmers’ Almanac!

Why don’t seagulls fly over bays? 🌊

Think you know? Guess before checking the punchline in the comments! 👇

11/02/2026

Thank a ferry worker for their hard work next time you’re in line.

11/01/2026

The City of Port Aransas is going to stop using its six Flock cameras on State Highway 361, but the city might sign up with a different company that provides these kinds of cameras, which read license plates, according to James Stokes, chief of the Port Aransas Police Department. Get the details in the latest edition of the South Jetty newspaper, which just came out today. The paper is available at stores all over town and online at www.portasouthjetty.com.
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(Pictured is a Flock camera that stands on the highway at Royal Palm Drive. South Jetty staff photo © 2026 by Dan Parker.)