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By Joey Farah Farah’s Fishing Adventures

One Fish at a Time I’ve known too many anglers that try to somehow land on that special spot and limit out and more in a panicked and exciting rally. Yes, that happens, but most of the time only after you are in fish and pinpoint the beat area within a zone. On every guided trip there are high and low times throughout the day. Mostly governed by the lunar feeding tables, these times of fish feeding activity are when you need to be at the right place at the right time.

in specific spots that would be a perfect place for that big wise fish to be stalking bait. Trophy hunting is not a game of numbers, but you can and will pick up smaller keeper fish along the way. Finishing up later when the wind kicks up

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really, as time goes on, I’m watching the water in the Laguna come up higher on wetlands and spoil islands. It’s going to be an issue here in the future, and we need to start addressing it sooner than later.

Good news from down south! I just got off the phone with Gary, and he said that they are mobilizing around 2,000 tons of concrete and ceramic rip rap material, and something like 3,000 concrete cinder blocks that they are going to reef in the Rio Grande Valley reef out of South Padre here in the next week. Awesome! Most of the material is the low-relief stuff that they’ve been stockpiling, and the timing is perfect. Many researchers claim that the big red snapper spawn is in the late spring, and that the larvae are structure limited; meaning that if they land on sand, there’s no place to hide. But if they have some low relief structure (NOT high relief) that they have a much better chance of survival. Kudos to CCA-HTFT, TPWD, Friends of the Rio Grande Valley Reef, and Gary Glick for making it happen.

The full moon is also helping the tides come higher, but you have to watch the times you fish a little closer. We are micro-tidal on this side of the gulf, which means that the wind can affect the water level more than the tides sometimes. I was talking with someone the other day about

Big stringers are the norm as we blast into the summer fishing season! along grass lines close to moving water will fill that box up on the way home anyway.

This BIG REDFISH was caught on the south shoreline of Baffin Bay. Shallow water is heating up and that’s where you will find redfish. Having an idea of when this is going to happen is only confidence and the opportunity to plan your fishing strategy through three day. First light bite should be at either a numbers spot or a big fish area. Fishing the edge between open water and shallow flats will put you in a situation to catch a big number of fish at the special time of day break. Have your rods ready bait fresh and everyone ready to go when you pull up. Getting lines in the water when they are feeding is crucial in keeping that small school of fish active. Take pictures, slam kids, and move around drinking later, re-bait and cast right back into the same spot you just caught one. When the bite slows bump down and try the same thing in a close and similar location, instead of running miles as fast as you can to another hole. The second strategy at first light is to get into shallow hunting grounds. Big mature fish will hunt shallow sand pocketed spots. Approach with extreme stealth and place baits

Afternoon charters and fishing outings have been so incredible. Get out there under that setting sun. King ranch shoreline afternoon fishing. Live croaker.

Look for your next move as you are fishing. Keep your eyes wandering past your casting distance for signs of the next spot where bait and fish will be. Taking one or two fish from a grass line means that favorable conditions for them exist. Moving down bit by bit will help you find that honey hole where they are concentrated. Big fish many times move together, or want to be in that one place with comfortable sitcoms and the all you can eat buffet. Researching those lunar feeding times, you will find peaks. The activity will be before the peak time. You will also see weather and tides moving during these periods, triggering fish movement as well. As summer season starts give me a call to get out and see the bay from a new and exciting way of thinking. We build boxes one fish at a time. Have a great week and GO GET WET!

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the time to fish, and it’s basically when the moon is directly overhead for the major (which is at 4am this Saturday, for example) or when the moon is directly underneath for the minor (which is 11 hours later, at 3pm). Now, this is just a general guide, but I’ve found it to work in the past. Hopefully we can get our chores done and make it out Saturday afternoon and do some fishing, although it looks like we get another light front on Friday at midday which will muddy the water, and cause the tides to drop right back out. At least the weekend looks gorgeous and I hope that you loyal readers are able to get out and enjoy it. We had some really great birds in the yard this past week, including red breasted grosbeaks, orchard and Baltimore orioles, grey catbirds, common yellowthroats, and even a couple of Canada warblers. Maybe this next little front will bring us the last of the migrants, which I usually peg at American redstarts and black and white warblers. We’ll see.

Speaking of reefing, don’t forget that Kesley has some tagged snapper out at the Packery Channel reef for her study. The study is to determine what type of habitat these fish prefer, that way we can make more of it in the future. The tagged snapper may be closer to legal size, though most of them will still be under the 15” minimum to keep anyway. Make sure to note the tag number and release the fish. Contact Kesley at 361-825-3071 if you catch one of her subjects. Hopefully she can get this all nailed down over this next year, that way we can go back in for another round of reefing starting about this time next year, with the “good stuff”. So come on Kesley, finish up, let us know your results, and get your receivers out of the way so we can dump more material! Just kidding, but I’m sure you’re ready to be done. Thanks for the note Betsy Churgai regarding the tides. Yes, you’re right, it’s time for the high tides, but I think they may be getting more frequent? While erosion and the loss of wetlands are a serious issue, I enjoy the high tides for longer periods as it is easier to get into shallow water with my skiff, and I tend to catch more redfish when the water is high. Ha! But

Congrats to Cade and Rheanne for tying the knot this past week, I’m proud of you two kids. Your futures are bright, and I toast to your successes. Cheers! Drop me a line at tarponchaser@mail.com and I’ll see you On the Rocks next week.

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May 11, 2017

State Senate News

Teachers could leave guns in car on school grounds

The Senate approved a bill on Monday that would allow public school teachers with a license to carry to store their handguns in their cars when parked on school grounds. In 2011, seeking a compromise between business owners

by the Senate on Monday. The federal 287g program allows US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to delegate some authority to local officials to identify persons in the U.S. illegally, but only if the officer receives training at the ICE academy in South Carolina. It’s a fourweek training course, and though it doesn’t cost anything, counties still have to pay people to cover the officer-in-training’s shifts. SB 2094 by Edgewood Senator Bob Hall would create a grant program within the Office of the Governor to cover overtime pay and other associated expenses when a county sends an officer to receive this ICE training. It’s projected to cost just over $300,000 for the next two years.

Safe Walk to School

who might ban employees from concealed carry while at work and licensed gun owners, the Legislature approved a bill that would let employees to keep their guns in their cars. Last session, that law was extended to cover employees at public colleges and universities. “This was an important compromise reached that respected the rights of everyone involved, it’s been settled law and it’s worked very well,” said Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola. His bill, SB 1942, would further extend the compromise to include cars owned by public school teachers parked in school parking lots. Like private business and college campuses, it would require that the gun be completely out of sight in a locked car.

Local officers would get ICE training Counties would get help paying for training some officers in federal immigration policy and enforcement under another bill approved

Also Monday, the Senate passed a bill that would allow schools to apply for additional funding to protect kids who have dangerous walks to school. Current law allows districts to apply for 10 percent more transportation funding to pay for transportation for children that live within two miles of school to avoid hazardous traffic conditions. SB 195 by Houston Senator Sylvia Garcia would expand this to include dangerous areas with a high risk of violence. This bill arose in response to the killing of 11- year old Josue Flores, who was stabbed walking home from an after school science club meeting in Garcia’s own Northside neighborhood. If a school can’t afford extra vehicles or drivers, the bill would also permit the funds go toward “safe passage” programs. “Because these dangers are more common than not in neighborhoods across our state, programs that implement safe passages have been created by community leaders, mostly mothers,” said Garcia. “These passages are intended to keep children safe during their walk to and from school.” She noted that in her neighborhood, eighty percent of students walk to school. All three bills now head to the House for consideration.

Island Legislators Sponsor Move to Expand Long-Term Protective Orders

The Texas legislature this week passed Senate Bill 712 authored by Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa and sponsored by Representative Todd Hunter, both of whom represent The Island, was sent to the Governor’s desk with overwhelming approval from the Texas Legislature. SB 712 authorizes a court to render a protective order that exceeds two years if the court finds that the offender commits an act(s) constituting felony-level family violence. Lethal family violence felony offenses include strangulation, continuous violence against the family, continuous violation of a protective order, or enhanced assault family violence, among other felonies.

Tax Workshop This Saturday Chief Appraiser Ramiro “Ronnie” Canales and the Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD) will hold a mobile office workshop for 2017 on Saturday May 13th from 8:30AM to 3:30PM at the Flour Bluff High School Cafeteria in Corpus Christi, Texas. This event is open to all residents and property owners in Nueces County and is aimed at providing a chance to settle value disputes without the need to travel. Employees and key staff from the district including appraisers from the Residential, Commercial, Market Analyst, Personal Property, and Exemptions departments will be on site to hold informal hearings regarding their property values as well as answer general questions. All attendees are encouraged to bring their 2017 Notice of Appraised Value along with any pertinent information such as photographs, contractor estimates, sales information, etc. regarding their property concerns.

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“In Texas, 158 women were killed by their intimate partner and 1 in 3 adult women are victims of family violence. The most dangerous time for victims are the weeks leading up to their escape and the weeks following,” Hinojosa said. “Currently, courts may allow long-term protective orders, if there have been either two prior protective orders involving the same parties or if the offender has caused serious bodily injury to the victim. SB 712 will now include lethal family violence offenses to expand a protective order longer than two years to better protect victims.” This session, Senator Hinojosa is working alongside fellow Nueces County lawmakers, Rep. Todd Hunter and Rep. Abel Herrero, to move a number of bills forward to end family violence. The lawmakers have also worked closely with the Texas Council on Family Violence and the Women’s Shelter of South Texas in finding the best ways to end domestic abuse.

STATE May is Mental Health Awareness Month

By Todd Hunter, District 32

The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health in America. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and behave every day. Mental health can be affected by genetics or life experiences. In many cases, there are ways to prevent and combat mental health disorders. Mental health is more than the absence of disease. Mental health professionals have determined that mental well-being includes: the presence of positive emotions and moods, like contentment and happiness; the absence of negative emotions, like depression or anxiety; satisfaction with life; and/or fulfillment and positive functioning. The mental well-being of individuals also affects their family, friends and communities. There are several external factors that contribute to mental health. Some of these include stress, social and economic factors, education, and nutrition. Ways to prevent negative impacts to our mental health are getting enough sleep, developing coping skills (i.e. keeping a journal or listening to music), getting some physical activity, and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Connecting with others, expressing kindness or gratitude, traveling, and discussing mental health can promote mental wellness, too. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), states that 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health condition every year. Some of the most common conditions are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many mental health disorders or illnesses are treatable. Knowing the early warning signs of these can help the individual suffering get proper help and improve the chances of recovery. Early warning signs include feelings and behaviors like: eating/sleeping too much or too little; pulling away from people and usual activities; having low or no energy; severe mood swings; feeling helpless or hopeless; and/or the inability to perform their usual daily tasks. There are a number of programs and resources to help prevent and treat mental health disorders. Having a conversation or finding the appropriate counseling services can help those in crisis. You can find more information on how to approach these tasks at https:// www.americanmentalwellness.org/prevention/ education-training-programs/ and https://www. nami.org/Find-Support. To learn more about mental health overall, please visit https://www.mentalhealth.gov, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml, and http://www.who.int/topics/mental_health/en/. More education and awareness of mental health across the nation can help reduce the prevalence of mental health disorders. Leading to healthier individuals and communities overall. We are in the final month of the 85th Legislative Session. Sine Die, the final day, of this Session is May 29th. Until then, the Legislature will continue to hold hearings over bills in committees and decide matters in the House and Senate Chambers. To look up and/or track legislation that interests you, please visit http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Home.aspx. You are able to look up legislation by word, phrase, or bill number in the top-middle section of this page. The left of the page has several links that will connect you to the Texas House of Representatives homepage (http://www.house. state.tx.us/) and to the Texas Senate homepage (http://www.senate.texas.gov/). To receive alerts of bills that interest you, please visit http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/MyTLO/ Login/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fMyTLO% 2fAlerts%2fBills.aspx. You can create a free account by clicking on “New User” underneath the password box. Once you’ve created your login, you will see a line full of empty boxes. Under “bill”, you type in the bill number and leave the next box as “any category”. This will send you alerts each time the bill moves through the legislative process. You can also add notes. Finally, select “Add Bill”.

Police Blotter Leeward assault

Sunday, May 7, 2:03 a.m. 14900 Leeward Drive Assault, Evading Arrest, Failure to Identify Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 14900 Leeward Dr. in reference to a assault call. Upon arrival officers observed a white Saab parked in front of the location and gave the license plate number to the dispatcher. Officers made contact with a male and female who advised that they were arguing. While officers were investigating they were contacted by dispatchers and advised that the vehicle was stolen. Officers went to contact the male and female. They were advised by the female that the male suspect jumped out the bedroom window. Officers checked the area and the vehicle and inside of the vehicle they found the suspects ID with his correct name and DOB on it. Officers spoke to the female who told officers that she had been assaulted by the suspect. She stated that she and the suspect had been dating for a couple of weeks. They went to the beach and the suspect became angry over some text messages. The suspect left in the Saab only to return a short time later and pound on the door. The victim let the suspect in and a physical altercation ensued. The suspect grabbed her by the arms and then began choking her. The victim had bruising to her arms and redness around her neck. Officers located the suspect down the street and brought back to the scene. Officers arrested David Gonzalez (0915-1982) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Island Police Calls 13600 block SPID 7 a.m. May 8 Hit and Run 14000 block Ambrosia 2 a.m. May 3 Burglary of a vehicle 14300 block Emerald 3 p.m. May 5 Burglary of a motor vehicle 13900 block Cabana North 10 p.m. May 2 Theft under $100 13900 block Cabana North 8 a.m. May 3 Theft under $100 14400 block Aquarius 6 p.m. May 6 Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon/ Assault 8100 block State Highway 361 5 p.m. May 7 Overdose 14500 block SPID 5 p.m. May 6 Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle 11500 block Midnight May 6 Theft under $100 14900 block Leeward 2 a.m. May 7 Assault with injury/Failure to identify 15100 block Leeward 7 p.m. May 8 Runaway 14800 block Lighthouse Drive 3 p.m. May 4 Theft $750-$2500

15300 block Bounty 10 p.m. May 6 Assault with injury/Assault 15500 block Cruiser 2 a.m. May 5 Assault 15300 block Tortuga 10 p.m. May 2 Criminal mischief $2500-$30,000 13400 block Whitecap 11 p.m. May 3 Hit and Run 13700 block Hawksnest Bay 8 a.m. May 4 Theft under $100 15800 block SPID 1 p.m. May 6 Assault

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If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).

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CLUB NEWS

Last Killer Whale Born at SeaWorld Takara, the 25-year-old matriarch of the orca pod at SeaWorld San Antonio recently gave birth to the calf at 2:33 p.m. Central Time, April 19, 2017. A team of veterinarians and animal care specialists were on hand for the historic birth and continue to monitor Takara and her calf 24-hours-a-day to help ensure a successful start. Guests to SeaWorld San Antonio can now view mother and calf. The calf’s gender is not

yet determined. The birth of Takara’s calf is the last killer whale birth at a SeaWorld park and it is also the last chance for researchers to study orca development in ways that cannot be done in the wild, helping to benefit wild whales as well as those in SeaWorld’s care. Takara was already pregnant when SeaWorld made its announcement that it would end orca breeding in March 2016.

The Island Moon provides this space for Island organizations. If you are a member of a club and want to get the word out about your events and/or projects send them along and we will get them in.

seniors as well as other worthy causes in our community. We would love for you to join us and see how PIE can be part of your life. For more info please contact Rebecca Robbins 303-434-0947.

Be sure to include a brief description of what Island United Political Action Committee: your organization does and a contact person Maximize representation of Corpus Christi residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area for those interested in joining. government by promoting and supporting, by Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and the endorsement process, proactive and unified we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. voting in non-partisan races and other issues Padre Island Antique Classic Car and referendums put to public vote. Meetings Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like 7:00 PM at the Island Time Sushit Bar, contact: to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, Nick Colosi 618-889-9160 ncolosi@yahoo. tours, car shows on and around the Island. com. Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for information on the upcoming meeting. Please POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. include your contact information and the type The Association’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect of car owned. the annual fees and provide information and assistance to property owners. .. Membership in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring Youth Development Foundation of record legal title to any property within Padre Port Aransas. YDF meets at noon each Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Thursday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, Aransas. For more information please email padreisles@pipoa.net. youthfoundporta@gmail.com. ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM of most species of wildlife in the area with an and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels emphasis on marine animals. If you find an welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and animal in peril they can help Tony Amos is the Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. Director. 750 Channel View Dr. Port Aransas. A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, 361 749-6793, 361 442-7638. afamos@mail. materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles utexas.edu. available at no extra cost. RSVP online. Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) – is ladies got together under a Palapa and founded welcoming new members. We have boat slips the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only available now for members. Contact Ignacio rule is that there are no rules! We are all about De Lenda at idelanda@att.net for slip rental fun and friendship. We meet once a month for information. Padre Island Yacht Club members lunch and various fun outings from cupcake enjoy small and large boat Cruises, small making to CPR. boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, ISLAND ROVERS: Walks every Saturday Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Fireworks 3 miles or less along the beach, depending on up close, extended boat cruises to Palacios, peoples fitness and desires. When: Saturday, TX, South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, at 9am at the Padre Balli Park Office South Fulton, and other areas. Please come, join us! of Encantada, in the parking lot between Contact James Thompson, Rear Commodore the office and the RV park. No competition, in charge of Memberships at, jmtislandtime@ just conversation and healthy fitness. For gmail.com to attend. information see the Facebook group “Island KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis Rovers” meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the is the Island book club. We meet the first month. Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it ladies that like to read, love socializing with the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join Will it Build GOODWILL and better us we would love to have you! Contact Linda FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL Walsh, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361-445to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way 7999, or just show up! test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone We meet the second and fourth that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. Thursday of each month at the Veranda Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ church located on hwy 361. For more yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a 8367 or Eileenmoeller@sbcglobal.net 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus is to assist in community and environmental Christi City Council on matters pertaining concerns and provide a variety of social to The Island. All meetings are open to the activities for people who are interested in public and the public is invited to address the the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical committee during the public comment period. lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the Padre Island Business Association. The club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join association is a not-for-profit organization or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. whose primary purpose is to advertise and com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ and Corpus Christi while advancing the yahoo.com. interests of the business community. It is The Schliterbahn Women’s Golf managed by a 9-member board of directors. association meets every Saturday at 9 AM A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd for a friendly round of golf. All skill levels are Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting welcome. Call Fran more information: 361at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of 877-2551 the month. The association annually has two fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the The New Neighbors League of Corpus Christi will host its monthly luncheon on May fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. 11, 2017 at Schlitterbahn, Pour Haus (upstairs P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is 2nd fl.), 14353 Commodores Dr., social a ladies only social club open to all owners/ begins at 10:45am, with the luncheon to begin residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich at 11:15. Adriana Martinez, Development our members through social activities and Coordinator from the YWCA Corpus Christi community involvement. We have monthly will be our speaker. luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book The New Neighbors League is a women’s clubs. We also have social events throughout social organization open to women of the the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” coastal bend. Guests and prospective members where the guys join in. We enjoy raising are invited to attend. For reservations or money for scholarships for local graduating information, contacted us at ccnewneighbors@ gmail.com.

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5 Mustang Island

So far this year, 138 nests have been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state):

2 North Padre Island north of Padre Island National Seashore

1 Bolivar Peninsula

86 Padre Island National Seashore

3 Galveston Island

32 South Padre Island

0 Brazoria County, N. of Surfside

7 Boca Chica Beach

0 Surfside Beach

LOGGERHEAD TURTLE

0 Quintana Beach

So far this year, 0 nests have been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state):

0 Bryan Beach 0 Brazoria County, N. of Sargent Beach

GREEN SEA TURTLE

0 Sargent Beach

So far this year, 0 nests have been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state).

1 Matagorda Peninsula 0 Matagorda Island

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Padre Island Dog Park Seeking New Board Members

Property Appraisal Remedies

The Riley P. Dog Park aka Padre Island Dog Park needs new board members to move the park forward. If you would like to volunteer to be on the new board please contact Jan Rankin at editor@islandmoon.com or call 361-9497700 with your contact information. We will have a meeting to assemble the new board and share ideas about how best to move the park forward in early May. Any time you can contribute would be much appreciated.

During the past three weeks, the Appraisal District mailed approximately 138,000 Notices of Appraised value to property owners in Nueces County. The District will mail an additional 42,000 Notices between now and the middle of June. In the event the Notice of Appraised Value was not received contact the Taxpayer Liaison Officer at PH 361 696-7683.

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The second annual Dine Island Restaurant Week will take place May 10-24. Participating Island restaurants will offer special fixed-price menus to encourage diners from all over the city to visit Island restaurants with the proceeds going to help the Corpus Christi Food Bank. Padre Island announces its second annual Restaurant Week-type event: a unique threecourse dining experience at a value price, island style. From May 10-24, people from all over Corpus Christi are invited and encouraged to try out special fixed-price menus at participating Island Restaurants, while helping out the Corpus Christi Food Bank. Paticipating restaurants are Dragonfly, Costa Sur, Angry Marlin, Island Time Sushi, Padre Pizza, Holiday Inn, Veranda, SurfSide Sandwich, Mikel May’s, A La Mode Gelateria, and Island Joes. For info contact: Debbie Noble at 410-271-1167 or at debleenoble@gmail.com.

Mobile Property Appraisals for Island Residents

The Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD,) will offer an opportunity for all property owners to discuss their property value matters without the need to travel by bringing mobile offices to Flour Bluff and Port Aransas. On Saturday, May 13th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the mobile offices will be set up at the Flour Bluff High School Cafeteria located at 2505 Waldron Rd. in Flour Bluff. Then on Saturday, May 20th from 8:30AM to 3:30PM, the mobile offices will be at Ancel R. Brundrett Middle School Gym located at 100 Station St. in Port Aransas, Texas. Nueces County property owners with limited mobility will now be able to handle their property value matters at one of these mobile offices during the month of May.

If there is a disagreement with property value or exemptions, the first action of a property owner is to file the Notice of Protest that was included in the Notice of Appraised Value. Next, gather evidence to support an exemption, a closing statement on the property, pictures of conditions of the property, bid for repairs and/ or current sales of like properties to support your position. It is strongly recommended to contact an appraiser as soon as possible at the Nueces County Appraisal District located at 201 N Chaparral, PH 361 881-9978. Upon receipt of a protest the Nueces County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) will schedule a date and time for a hearing. If there is a signed agreement of value with the Appraisal District appraiser there will not be a requirement to meet the scheduled ARB hearing. The ARB is an independent, impartial group of Nueces County citizens appointed by the local Administrative District Judge to resolve disputes between taxpayers and the Appraisal District. Under certain circumstances a postponement of the hearing can be made to a later date. If a taxpayer does not wish to attend the ARB hearing in person, the law allows the evidence be submitted in the form of an affidavit that is available at the Appraisal District. The affidavit must be signed by a Notary Public or an officer authorized to administer oaths and state if the taxpayer will or will not attend the ARB hearing. The affidavit does not waive the right to appear in person for the hearing. The affidavit must be submitted with the evidence to the Nueces County ARB at 201 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 before the scheduled ARB hearing. The evidence for an ARB hearing is the same as listed in the above paragraph. Upon completion of ARB Hearing, a Determination Order stating the results of the hearing will be provided to the taxpayer. If the taxpayer is not satisfied with the results of the Determination Order an additional appeal can be made by binding arbitration or District Court. Instruction on appeal will be provided with the Determination order. For additional information, contact the Taxpayer Liaison Officer on the third floor of the Appraisal District, by phone (361 696-7683) or by Email (rmaupin@nuecescad.net).

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United States Boats by the Numbers 2017 Boat Owners Association of The United States is the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety organization, taking care of America’s recreational boaters for more than 50 years. Here is their Boat By the Numbers Report for 2017. 547,914: Total number of BoatUS members nationwide (annual dues: $24) (BoatUS.com/ membership) 28.4 feet: Average length of a BoatUS member’s primary boat (BoatUS members own two boats on average) (BoatUS.com/mediakit) 27: Average number of years of boating experience per BoatUS member (BoatUS.com/ mediakit) 1,062,990: Total number of boats owned by BoatUS members (BoatUS.com/mediakit) 76%: The percentage of BoatUS members who “day cruise,” the #1 boating activity, followed by #2 “fishing” (59%), #3 “overnight cruising” (44%), and #4 “watersports” (26%) (BoatUS.com/mediakit) 523,490: Circulation of BoatUS Magazine, the nation’s largest recreational boating publication (BoatUS.com/magazine) 39: The number of Boating Industry International (BWI) writing excellence awards bestowed to BoatUS Magazine writers since 1997 1,213: The number of BoatUS Partner Network businesses that provide discounts to BoatUS members on a range of services and goods including marinas, guides, tackle shops and more (BoatUS.com/map) 372: The number of BoatUS Partner Network marinas across the United States that offer BoatUS members up to $.10 off per gallon of fuel (BoatUS.com/map) On-Water Towing and On-Road Towing

Assistance 605: The number of towboats in the TowBoatUS towing fleet, the nation’s largest (BoatUS.com/servicelocator) 70,535: Total number of annual requests to TowBoatUS 24-hour dispatch centers for onwater assistance including towing, battery jumps, fuel drop-offs, tows home and soft ungrounding services (BoatUS.com/towing) 100: The number of miles that BoatUS Unlimited Trailer Assist will haul a boat trailer and its tow vehicle to the nearest repair shop or safe area with no out-of-pocket expense to the member (annual fee $14) (BoatUS.com/ trailerassist) $748: The nationwide average cost of on water towing and soft ungrounding service for a nonBoatUS member (BoatUS.com/towing) $0: Amount paid by BoatUS members for covered services of Unlimited Towing (BoatUS. com/towing) 26–53 feet: The length of the flatbed tow trucks and “Landoll” trailers used by BoatUS Trailer Assist roadside service providers offering assistance to BoatUS members to haul both a disabled boat trailer and tow vehicle (BoatUS. com/trailerassist)

13,283: The total number of roadside assistance companies across the United States and Canada offering BoatUS Unlimited Trailer Assist service dispatched 24/7 (BoatUS.com/ trailerassist) 43%: Percentage of requests for roadside Trailer Assist service to the BoatUS 24-hour dispatch centers attributed to flat tires, the #1 request. #2 wheel bearings (24%); #3 trailer axle (10%); #4 tow vehicle (5%) (BoatUS.com/trailerassist) Boating Safety and Clean Water 1,259,994: The number of students who have taken the BoatUS Foundation’s free Online Boating Safety Course to date (BoatUS.org/ courses) 838: Number of marina staff trained through our Free Spill Prevention Training for Marinas online course (BoatUS.org/spill-prevention) 540: Locations across the United States where you can borrow a child’s life jacket for free from the BoatUS Foundation’s Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program (BoatUS.org/life-jacketloaner) $1.3 million: Funding over the past 26 years provided to local community groups by the BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grant Program, which promotes safe and clean boating education (BoatUS.org/grants) 101: The number of Emergency PositionIndicating Rescue Beacons (EPIRBs) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) available for rent from the BoatUS Foundation (BoatUS.org/ epirb) 3,042: The number of pounds of derelict fishing net removed on June 15, 2016, by TowBoatUS Ocean City, Maryland, under a NOAA Marine Debris Removal Grant administered by the BoatUS Foundation (BoatUS.com/fishingnet) Boat Insurance $7,755,524,809: The total hull value of all boats insured with BoatUS Marine Insurance (BoatUS.com/insurance) 50%: The percentage of a marina’s haul-out bill that BoatUS Marine Insurance will pay to help avoid damage from an approaching hurricane (up to $1,000 total) (BoatUS.com/ insurance) 1983: The year the first BoatUS Marine Insurance Catastrophe Team is established to assist Houston Yacht Club following the disastrous landfall of Hurricane Alicia. This set the course to become the nation’s expert in hurricane damage avoidance (BoatUS.com/ insurance) Up to $500: The amount the BoatUS Angler endorsement will reimburse a member should an insurance claim cause them to miss or withdraw from a competition (BoatUS.com/ insurance) $939,800: The maximum amount you can be held liable for under federal law for fuel-spill damage to the environment and the amount of the coverage that a BoatUS Marine Insurance program policy provides (BoatUS.com/insurance)

Having the “Best Catch” Could Get You a Fishing Trip with Zona BoatUS photo contest good for any catch, past or recent

You may have seen former pro angler and outsized fishing personality Mark Zona hosting the Bassmaster Elite Series on TV, or appearing on his own Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show. Now is your chance to go fishing with him!

Submit a photo of any catch, past or recent, to the BoatUS “Best Catch” Photo Contest and you could find yourself in a fishing boat with rod, reel and none other than the “Z-man,” as he’s known to fans. The contest runs May 1–31, 2017 and entry details and contest rules can be found at BoatUS.com/Catch.

Zona, one of the most recognizable faces in outdoor television and never one to turn down a chance to go fishing, said, “Oh, how much fun we’ve had on the BoatUS Best Catch contest through the years! I don’t want our winner to have the trip of their life, I want them to leave and feel like they had an out-of-body fishing dream!” Winners will be chosen and notified by June 9, 2017. Winning photos will appear in the largest national boating magazine, BoatUS Magazine.

With $1,000 provided for travel expenses, the grand-prize winner will head to Zona’s favorite lake in Michigan. Also included is a one-year, Unlimited Water Towing Membership with services from TowBoatUS, Unlimited Trailer Assist providing up to 100 miles of on road towing for tow vehicles and boat trailers; BoatUS membership; and annual membership to FishTrack, a fishing, weather and navigationplanning tool.

LAC Attack Kayak Fishing Tournament The Leadership Aransas County (LAC) Alumni Association is hosting their 2nd Annual LAC Attack Kayak Fishing Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017. This will be a C.P.R. Catch, Photo, Release Tournament. Newcomers and experienced “yak fishermen” are all welcome to take part in the tournament. Come alone or sign-up the entire family and make a day of it. This year LAC Alumni has partnered with Aransas County Pathways to make this event bigger and better than ever! LAC Attack will hold the Captains Meeting Friday, June 2 at Poor Man’s Country Club at 6 p.m. The Captains meeting is a great way to meet your fellow anglers, learn about last

minute rule changes and receive door prizes. We will have the weigh-in (where you bring your photo) on Saturday, June 3 starting at 1:30 and ending at 3:30 when tournament is officially over. The LAC Alumni Association hopes to make this an annual event benefitting the Youth Leadership Program. Love to Kayak? Love to Fish? Then this tournament is for you so register today. If you are interested in participating in the tournament and would like more information visit our website at www.lacattack.net, call Shelly at 729-6445 or email vicepresident@1rockport. org.

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BBB offers tips for hiring a contractor during National Home Improvement Month By Kelly Trevino Regional Director, Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau Spring is often a busy time for homeowners and a great time to get some home improvement tasks done. In recognition of National Home Improvement Month, Better Business Bureau is a resource to use when looking for a contractor or remodeling tips. Whatever repair or installation you need done, BBB recommends consumers use a BBB Accredited Business. BBB’s Accredited Business directory includes contact information for the type of contractor you need, such as landscape contractors and roofing contractors. We also have a Spring Home Improvement site that includes a maintenance checklist, home remodeling ideas and quick links to finding a contractor. Although some home repairs and projects can be done on your own, or with a little help from Pinterest, bigger projects and routine maintenance should be completed by a professional. BBB advises you to keep the following tips in mind when searching for a trustworthy contractor: Do your research and compare costs. Start your search online at bbb.org to find BBB accredited contractors in your area. If you are referred to a business or contractor through friends, family or an advertisement, verify the business is in good standing by checking out customer reviews and complaint history. Get at least two or three bids from prospective contractors based on the same specifications, materials, labor and time needed to complete the project. Also, ask for customer references directly from the business. Consider using an insured contractor. Ask for copies of insurance certificates

and make sure they’re current, or you could be held liable for any injuries and damages that occur during the project. The FTC recommends contractors have personal liability, worker’s compensation and property damage coverage. If you need repairs done, contact your insurance company and make sure you understand your homeowner’s insurance policy and coverage. Review your contract thoroughly. Get everything in writing, including verbal agreements. Make sure it includes all the materials needed to complete the job, an itemized list of all costs involved, any subcontracted labor and a warranty for all work performed. Also, get a copy of the contract, the contractor’s insurance and any signed documents. Never pay in full upfront. Some contractors may require a down payment before work begins, but it should not be a significant portion of the total cost. This could be a red flag of a shady contractor. Instead, make payments that align with the progress of the work completed, and final payment when the work is finished to your satisfaction. For more information about hiring a contractor and to find BBB accredited contractors near you, visit http://www.bbb.org/central-texas/ get-consumer-help/home-improvement-springedition/. Kelly Trevino is the regional director for the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. Kelly is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. You can reach her by phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ corpuschristi.bbb.org.

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CCA Chairman Testifies before Congress on Three-Day Red Snapper Season

Says three-day season in 2017 marks new low in federal management of popular fishery On the same day that NOAA Fisheries announced the shortest recreational red snapper season in history, Mark Ray, chairman of CCA Texas, was testifying before a Congressional hearing on dismal federal management of the fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Ray told the House Subcommittee on Interior, Energy and the Environment, chaired by Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas), that red snapper is a manmade fishery management disaster. “By any measure, the red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico should be held up as a shining example of proper management and good conservation. But as this hearing demonstrates, that is not the case. We aren’t here today to highlight a conservation success story. Unfortunately, we are here because red snapper is known throughout the nation as a man-made fishery management disaster,” Ray said. “After decades under intense federal management, this is the best that anglers can hope for – a threeday season in federal waters in 2017. I don’t think anyone would declare the current situation a success. All we ask for is a system that allows all stakeholders the best opportunity to enjoy and use those resources. I am here today to ask of you to give us that chance.” NOAA Fisheries continued its march to completely shut down the recreational red snapper fishery in federal waters with its announcement that the recreational season for red snapper will begin on June 1 and last just three days in 2017. While the recreational season is being decreased from 9 days in 2016 to just three this year, it was also announced that the season for the charter/for-hire sector is being lengthened to 49 days while the commercial sector continues to enjoy year-round access to their privately held red snapper shares. The 2017 season for private recreational anglers is the shortest on record and at least one U.S. Senator wasted no time voicing his displeasure at the never-ending downward spiral of recreational fishing access under NOAA Fisheries. “I am deeply troubled and disappointed with NOAA’s decision to considerably shorten the federal recreational fishing season for red snapper in the Gulf. NOAA’s announcement today is unacceptable,” U.S. Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama said in a news release. “Over the years, I have consistently authored several provisions to improve the red snapper stock assessments and allowable catch limits. These actions include expanding the state boundary for catching reef fish out to nine

miles, which is not subject to the federal season. In fact, the recent FY2017 government funding bill makes this boundary permanent. NOAA’s rule is a significant step backward in our

Mark Ray, CCA Chairman progress to increase limits for private anglers in federal waters. I look forward to working with President Trump and Commerce Secretary Ross to develop a system that actually serves the U.S. recreational fishing community.” Over the past year, a series of investigative newspaper articles and TV reports has highlighted the highly controversial schemes favored by NOAA Fisheries that give shares of red snapper away to commercial entities to use for their own profit. Under these privatization programs, known as catch shares, almost threequarters of the entire red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico is on the way to being privately held by commercial entities, further frustrating anglers who have watched their opportunity to pursue red snapper all but disappear under federal management. “With a three-day season and a federal system that seems committed to funneling access to our public marine resources to fewer and fewer people, there isn’t much for recreational anglers to work with under federal management as it currently operates,” said Bill Bird, chairman of CCA’s National Government Relations Committee. “Sen. Shelby has done a tremendous amount of work in the past to help recreational anglers and we truly appreciate his comments today. We are certainly encouraging other elected officials to join him in his efforts to work with the Trump Administration to chart a new course for the management of our marine resources.”

In 1845, a young German geologist was sent to Texas at the behest of Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels (Founder of New Braunfels). His task was to investigate the mineral resources of this great unknown land and create an accurate map. This was the result. Dr. Ferdinand von Roemer’s explorations in the endeavor to create it won him the title, “Father of Texas Geology.” He accomplished his work with the aid of his “scientific mule.” The beast faithfully carried Roemer and his instruments over thousands of square miles of the Texas landscape. Later generations of geologists wondered at the accuracy Roemer was able to achieve in so short a time, and under such adverse conditions as the threat of hostile Indians.

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2nd Annual Kiwi Memorial Pub R.I.P.Berryman Steve Jones… Crawl… The 2nd Annual Kiwi Berryman Memorial Pub Crawl will be held on Thursday, June 30 starting at the Gaff at 5:30 The late Kiwi Berryman was from New Zealand and was a beloved member of our community. He could be found everyday at the Gaff at his special seat at the bar, always on his laptop. If you wanted to know anything about anything, you asked Kiwi. He was the most informed fellow I ever knew. I have a special place in my heart for Kiwi. When I first got down andaway was this living on Steve Jones here passed week. the beach in my van and wrote my column “View We lost anotherFrom one athis week. Our Van” about thesweet Mr. Jones has gone to meet his maker. Steve chronicles of Shorty’s a fledging Jones was a regular down at where beach bum fromthe thevideo big city, he loved to play golf Kiwi game would with his pals. was aatquiet, gentle man who chewed openSteve the Gaff seven in the morning and his words carefully. He carried himself always made sure to let me in and givewith the a man at peace.Through He was well me composure coffee andofhis friendship. mannered and immensely loyal to his friends the years became friends and family.we I never sawgreat him raise his and voice or I misshishim dearly. I went onfitting the first show temper. It seems only that Steve passed away quietly his Kip sleep,Shannon completely memorial pub crawlinwith unexpected. We had seen him the night before and all the regulars at the Gaff including at Shorty’s. He seemed fine. his mother Barbara Creager and a bag pipe player and we marched in to all of One more Shorty’s funeral… Kiwi’s with great pride. Jonesy favorite grew up haunts in Ft. Smith, AR. and would Old islanders remember Kiwi the have been 64 onmay Friday. He lived in Port as Aransas for 21 years andBeaman’s. once was He a bridge builder in was always pastry chef at the Navy. riser. His many gathered at You Shorty’s an early Restfriends in peace pirate. are on Tuesday and said goodbye in typical Port truly missed. A traditional… BBQ and beer with all your friends on the porch at book Shorty’s. I’ve done it Michael Earney signing… way too many times and have written The great artist and author, Michaelway too

Earney, is in town for his book signing at the First Friday event at the Port Aransas Art Center on June 3rd from 5:30-7:00. Michael will be there signing his latest book entitled, “The A to Z of Weeds and Other Useful Plants.” Earney has

Friends of Steve Jones met at Shorty’s to say goodbye many obits in the ten short years I’ve been here.. The way Steve died so unexpectedly, the same way our pal Scotty Tozier went out last year, sure gets you to thinking. Every night you get under those sheets might very well be your last. And, I’ll say this until the day I die, tell the people you love, that you love them everyday. And help somebody today. Rest in peace, Mr. Jones. We’re sure going to miss you.

Just a greasy spot…

previously to Zand Book of to the floor. released I ran“The overA there he didn’t Birds.” Both are beginners guides and are look good at all, so I called EMS. I then turned illustrated bylights the artist. next book, up the house and theHis band took a break. It wasAreally intense. The paramedics “The to Z of Wildflowers” comes showed out up shortly and started pumping on2his chest this fall. Earney has also written murder and working the defib machine on him, but he mysteries, a novella an extensive was dead…real dead. and Theyhas continued to work body of fine art which can be viewed at on on him for a while, but eventually put him www.earneyworks.com, a stretcher and carried him fineartamerica. away with his little tongue outgallery of his mouth. WeElliott. were all com orhanging the home of Carol

horrified. I thew it into damage control and got Chester is place back where in town… a bar Capt. back over to the they were working on him to clean Chester up the bigRudor, greasy spot Old islander, Captain onback the floor he left behind. Everyhome eye in the is in town from his winter place was on me. I then has called the doorman in Key West. Chester thefor Stray Cat to turn the lights back down and told the band sailing charter at the Island Moorings to “hit it”. Within a few minutes, the dance floor was full and nobody seemed to miss a beat. I guess what got me thinking about that was that after Jonesy died, they moved a bunch of his old stuff out to the curb, to be picked up by the city, I suppose (I live next door to Steve). And for 24 hours I watched people stop and go through Steve’s stuff from my upstairs window, finding treasures in his discarded belongings. I guess in the end, we all leave that greasy spot that someone’s going to have to clean up. How’s that for over-simplifying mortality?

Scattered shots… The most exciting show last weekend was by far Red Beard (Canary Islands) at the Back Porch. These guys were on fire. They were

Captain Chester Rudor is back in Port A for a while and has purchased an even bigger yacht which he keeps in Key West. His son Charlie Rudor pilots the boat here and his daughter Ashley Rudor is the hostess at the Phoenix Restaurant. Their dinner charters to St. Joe are epic. I had dinner at La Playa with the family and think the world of these people and he has become a cherished addition Red Beard from the Canary Islands played to the Key West community. You can the Back Porch last weekend. contact Chester at 217-663-3737 or straycatsailingadventures.com. Both Chester and Charlie are musicians and will serenade you on the sail. Its great fun and I highly recommend it. Scattered shots… Memorial Day weekend was loaded with music and surely kept me jumping. During the coarse of the weekend I saw performances by Aloha and played Giggity’s last TheDave Chanklas the Tourists, Friday Gary P. Nunn, a woolyJoe bunch of fellows with some big time Larry country boogie Taylor, Lyricalgoing on. Did you know that it was prisoners from the Canary Islands that Bynge, John first settled San Antonio when it was a prison Cortex, Matt colony? Just because of that, I loved Red Beard Hole and even beforethe I heard them. Last Friday, the party masters at the Gaff organized a “Cinco de Mayo’ Hot Rod Gang, pub crawl in the afternoon. We didn’t really need That Captain, Kip Shannon’s pirate boat for this crawl… Billy Snipes and all the bars were literally crawling Edna de within la Garza with the great Ray distance. On Friday night, the Chanklas played Lyrical Bynge played Wylie Hubbard. Giggity’s to a SRO crowd. Those last guysFriday have the Giggity’s island asound That’ lot ofdown to a science. On Saturday, Americana meets music to kick off folk artists Mark Monaco and the Strayhearts (San Antonio, TX) played the season and there’s plenty more on the way.

I managed a brew pub/live music venue called The Laboratory, in San Antonio 17 years ago. We had live music seven nights a week and featured swing on Sundays. We had swing bands andand gave swing dance Earney lessons. signs There Artist author Michael was a swing society in S.A. at the time and we his new A to Z of Weeds and Other Useful did very well on Sundays. On one particular Plants at First Friday. Sunday, I had a big real-deal swing orchestra playing, complete with tuxedoes, Laurence RESTAURANT & BAR Welk style music stands, strings and GIGGITY’S horns and the whole nine yards. There was a table of older folks sitting at a table in front of the bar. Free Beer Band June 2 It seemed that one old man, maybe late 70’s or June 3 Aa lady in her 60’s.Ruben & the Rolling more, wasIN on a PORT hot date with Todd Dorn June 4 They were out there dancing and drinking beer Antone & the All Stars June 5 and having a big time. But when the waitress, Open Mark Jam w/Monaco Selfie and the Strayhearts June 6 played Heather, went over to see if they needed Paul Taylor June 7 anything, the old man fell off of his stool on the BP on Saturday

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Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl at the Wild Horse in Port A Coming this weekend…

Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs play the Back Porch tonight. Pigs (San Diego, CA) will play the Back Porch. I booked Billy many, many times at the clubs I ran in San Antonio and will attest, he’s the real deal. He was good friends with the late blues diva, Candye Kane (also from San Diego) who was an Antone’s Records artist and aCharlie beautiful person.will I once Kandye Robison playsaw Brewster Street play an entire setontopless at the Melo Melo Friday in Amsterdam. I’ll never forget it. Trust th me, this Billy Bacon is a DOParks NOT On Friday the 12 , the show Port Aransas and Rec Department willare host another installment MISS. Those guys wild.

This event is held each month through October inComing the Roberts Park at the Patsy this Point weekend… Joneson Amphitheater from 7-9.and This month’s Also Thursday, Ty Dietz Tony performance will be by Ken Yarbrough and Saracene are at Shorty’s and Cody Lyle Mathews in “Locked and Loaded”. Canada The duoplus willBlue Water Highway are at Brewster entertain with a Street. On Friday, Sting wide variety Scarecrow of reincarnate, People are at the music-Porch, classic Back Ruben and the Rolling rock, 70’s pop, J’s will bring their folk and classic rock country, red dirt to Giggity’s, the Rasta Cowboy Billy and blues. They Snipes is at the take requests Gaff and local cowgirl and encourage Melissa Brooke is at Treasure Island. On a u d i e ncountry ce Saturday, crooner Todd Dorn participation. and the Sea Drifters get their boot scoot So grab your on at Giggity’s, lawn chairs, the powerhouse blues of your kids and the dogs and enjoy the beautiful backdrop at the ferry landing. Also on Friday, Cody Bryan will play the Porch, Duke E. Brown will play some blues at Giggity’s and Max Stalling will play the the fabulous Third Coast Theater on C h a r l i e Saturday. Photo by Miles R o b i s o n Merwin (Bandera, TX) will play Brewster Street. On Saturday and Sunday, JohnAransas Cortez will Shorty’s on their the Port Art play Center will hold th Saturday night 12 Annual ArtFest. They have moved the Songwriter Showcase to October. Also on Saturday, GRAMMY nominee, Randy John Cortezwill is atplay Shorty’s Place, Dalton McAllister, the Back Porch, Max Domino is at the Back Porch and the Stalling (Dallas, TX) will play the Rip Third Coast Theater, Walker (Kingsville, Tones will playBeau the Farmer’s Market inTX) will play Giggity’s and Michael (San Billish Park. That ought to keepMartin you busy Antonio, TX) will play Shorty’s. That ought to for a while. keep you busy for a while.

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Boy T @@ House of Rock Red Giant @ Battle Old of the Bands Flatbroke @Giggity’s Giggity’s SCARECROW PEOPLE MAY 18 Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s House of Rock Oddfellas @ Mikel Mays THOMAS MICHAEL Friday, June 3 Emily Dale Sunset Sounds Red@ Giant @ Shorty’s Scarecrow People Wino VinoDennis Band @ Vino& Mio Friday, May 12 @ Back PorchRILEY MAY 19 Quaid the Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Another @ Executive ROSIE FLORES MAY 20 Ken Yarbrough & Lyle SharksLevel @ Brewster Street Giggity’s Surf Club Matthews @ Sunset Sounds GARY P. 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