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SMA Students Begin the New School Year Students Excited About 2014-2015
Texas Women Anglers Tournament This Weekend in Port Aransas
By Brent Rourk Quickly filing into the SMA gym, students waved at each other, smiled, and took a seat. There was a buzz in the air; excitement that paints the new school year. New clothes were styled and new and empty crisp backpacks dangled on the shoulders of students. New 5th graders, two months removed from 4th grade, looked around at all of the ‘huge’ 8th graders in wonder.
Art teacher Aaron Boudreau issues a lock to 6th grader Jacob Mosqueda after the opening assembly. Photo by Shannon Trial 2014-15 Student Council officers Tristan Cardon, Teddy Libby, Noah Fuller and Cale Ortega lead the students in the Pledge of Allegiance on the first day of school. Photo by Shannon Trial
The annual Texas Women Angler’s tournament is a popular offshore fishing tournament for women only. On-site registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 22 at the Port Aransas Civic Center, followed by a captain’s meeting at 8:00 p.m. Fishing begins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and lines out of the water by 4:30 p.m. Weigh station opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. Awards brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday also at the Civic Center. Photos by Miles Merwin.
SMA Principal Barbara Beeler took the microphone to welcome the students to 20142015. She introduced the staff, including new teacher Amanda Corpuz. Beeler, who loves this time of year, informed all of the students that they are all beginning with ‘A’s and it is up to them to meet those standards. Beeler explained the importance of respect for themselves, others and the school and then continued with up to date information about the new cafeteria and the landscaping that was accomplished over the summer.
SMA 5th grader Josie Klaker practices using a combination lock before organizing her locker. Photo by Shannon Trial
Students were dismissed to begin their first day of school where they acclimated to the changes as well as the old familiar elements of school. One student cheerfully explained that she even had homework on her first day.
Ms. Beeler reflected about the first day and explained, “It was a successful first day. There were many happy students, most from Seashore Learning Center and some from other areas of Texas and as far away as Europe.”
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SMA Principal Barbara Beeler welcomes students to the new school year. Photo by Shannon Trial
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Police Blotter Stabbing on the beach August 17 5:55 a.m. 15820 South Padre Island Drive Aggravated Assault A 41 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after he was stabbed by another male on the beach near Bob Hall Pier. The victim told officers he was camping with his family when he saw another male walking on the beach near his girls and the male was shining a flashlight their direction. The victim and his 15 year old son confronted the male with the flashlight and he immediately became confrontational and pulled a knife out. The suspect then lunged at the victim and as he was putting up his left hand to deflect the knife, his thumb was cut. He was also cut on his cheek. When officers arrived, the suspect had left the scene. While officers were checking campsites for the suspect they found the 43 year-old man who pulled the knife and stabbed the victim. He was arrested for aggravated assault. The victim refused medical treatment.
He can get food at the jailhouse August 14 6:20 p.m. 6800 South Padre Island Drive Driving While Intoxicated Corpus Christi police Officers responded to a restaurant in the 6800 block of S. Padre Island Drive for a male suspect in a blue Dodge truck in the drive thru passed out. Officers found the ignition of the truck was on, the truck was in drive, and the driver was unresponsive and had his foot on the brake. The driver was a 39 year-old man and he was found to be intoxicated, and he was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor, and his truck was impounded.
Police Calls
7900 block SH 361 11:36 p.m. August 18 Reckless damage or destruction Beach Marker 205 1:42 p.m. August 16 Damage to vehicle 13700 block Sea Horse 8 a.m. August 14 Theft under $50 13900 block Keel Avenue 5 p.m. August 12 Criminal mischief $50-$500 14200 block SPID 4:30 p.m. August 17 Assault by contact/theft of service $20$500
Who is Running for Corpus Christi City Council?
The deadline for filing for races in the November 4 General Election passed this week. Here are the list of candidates for Corpus Christi City Council. (This is not the ballot order) Early voting will be held from Monday, October 20, through Friday, October 31; The last day to register to vote for this election is Monday, October,, 6.
Name/occupation/age/years in city or district Mayor:
14300 block SPID 5:50 p.m. August 12 Harassment
Nelda Martinez President 53 22yrs.
14400 block Cabana East 6 p.m. August 18 Criminal mischief $500-$1500
Dan McQueen Engineer 54 6yrs. 10mos
Adlen Enterprises, Inc.
14800 block SPID 1:30 p.m. August 18 Burglary of habitation
Bob Jones Petroleum Sample 66 22yrs. 11mos.
13800 block Doubloon 8:49 p.m. August 14 Criminal mischief $50-$500
Custodian / Minister
13600 block Whitecap 4 p.m. August 16 Theft $50-$500
Lee McGinnis Unemployed/Student 34 33yrs. 6mos.
At-Large:
District 1: Carrie Robertson Meyer Photographer 53 12yrs. 8mos. John Garcia Director of Sales 38 1yr. 1mo. Kelley Allen General Manager 45 45yrs. File Pro Carolyn Vaughn Executive Management 61 38yrs. President Frank F. Schlegel, Jr. Retired 78 30yrs. 8mos. Tom Watson Self Employed 66 56yrs. 3mos.
District 2: Brian Rosas Production Supervisor 40 38yrs. Jano Andrasik Self Employed 32 1yr. Gold Exchange Joshua Tijerina Business Development 33 6yrs. Consultant
16200 block Windward 7:47 p.m. August 18 Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon
Chad Magill Business Development 39 12yrs. 3 mos.
Beach Marker 224/Access Road 4 10:21 p.m. August 12 Public lewdness
Officer Stewart Title
Jack Gordy Retired Navy 77 13yrs.
Reynaldo “Ray” Madrigal Retired 72 72yrs.
Lucy Rubio Community Advocate 62 30yrs.
15600 block Palmira 6 p.m. August 15 Burglary of motor vehicle
Lillian Riojas Director Public Affairs 42 20yrs.
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District 4: Includes The Island and Flour Bluff
14100 block Vincent 4:04 a.m. August 17 Disorderly conduct
Valero Mark Scott Title Insurance 54 30yrs.
Joe Vollmer Retired Air Conditioning 65 14yrs. 11mos.
15800 block SPID 5:57 a.m. August 17 Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Margareta Fratila Business Owner 64 32yrs.
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Gil Hernandez Sales Manager 45 10yrs. 11 mos.
Colleen McIntyre Teacher 48 23yrs.
14200 block Bay Bean 10:02 a.m. August 14 Assault with injury
Padre Island National Seashore Will Conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint on Saturday, August 23
District 5: Rudy Garza, Jr. Real Estate Investor 59 7yrs.
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A Festival To Build A Veteran’s Memorial 6th Annual Port Lavaca Flip Flop Festival Labor Day Weekend 2014 – August 29th & 30th The City of Port Lavaca, TX, is excited to bring you the 6th Annual Flip Flop Festival benefiting the Bayfront Veteran’s Memorial, honoring all military veterans past, present and future. A secluded area of the City’s Bayfront Park, also the site of the festival, will be the location of the memorial, which will include bricks engraved with a veteran’s name (available for purchase at the festival) and pavers that line a donor walkway. Construction on the memorial is planned to begin by September. The Veteran’s Council along with members of the local VFW, GI Forum, and American Legion will be working hard at the festival. The Flip Flop Festival is an exciting, familyfriendly event that visitors and locals alike look forward to each year. The waterfront location and festival experience gives attendees a taste of what you can expect when you visit Port Lavaca – a welcoming atmosphere, friendly conversation, a great view of the water, cold drinks, great food and shopping, and of course, flip-flops! Visitors are encouraged to stay the weekend and explore all that Port Lavaca has to offer, including boating and saltwater fishing, RVing and camping, historical site-seeing, birding and a white sandy beach with a 2200-foot boardwalk.
Saturday morning, gates open at 10AM. You can expect the best in food and arts and crafts, professional sand sculptor, Fred Mallett, a huge kid’s zone with a splash pad, rides, games/ prizes and face painting. Contests include a Children’s Sand Sculpting Contest (new this year!), a Horseshoe & Washer Tournament and the Annual Fling Flong Contest. The festival will include an IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off with a $10,000 guaranteed payout! Admission to The Flip Flop Festival will be FREE! Whether you live in, near or far from the community of Port Lavaca, we invite you to spend Labor Day weekend with us. Flip-flops welcome! For up to date information on the Flip Flop Festival and to find lodging options, go to www. flipflopfestival.com and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/flipflopfest.
“Fin-tabulous Family-Fun” on Labor Day Weekend
“Some of the fun games will include: a Fishing Booth; Ping-Pong Toss; Toilet Tissue Toss; Fish Toss; Putt-Putt Golf; Rubber Duck Pool as well as a dunking booth and face painting. Kids will have the opportunity to catch live fish as well. We encourage parents to bring the kids for an affordable experience,” said Don Sheets, President of the Aquarium Board of Directors. “This event is crucial to help the Aquarium continue with daily operations, add new exhibits and to maintain a free admission to the Aquarium year-round. “ AquaFest will feature various educational, environmental and conservation organizations. During the day an interesting line-up of
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This year’s festival will kick off Friday evening, August 29th, with a Street Dance on the Bayfront Peninsula with music by Night Moves. There will be live music all day on Saturday, August 30th, with performances by Riptide, Kayla Ray, TipJar Romeo, The Scott Taylor Band and the festival’s headliner, Bart Crow!
3rd Annual AquaFest
Organizers from the Aquarium at Rockport Harbor are expecting another successful year at their main fundraiser event, AquaFest. The event will begin at 6 pm on Friday, August 29, with an evening of live entertainment by “Tumble Dry Low” followed by “Riptide.” The fun will continue until 11 pm. On Saturday, August 30, 10 am to 6 pm Aquafest will be a familygeared event for the Labor Day weekend. The festival will take place in front of the Aquarium at Rockport Harbor.
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entertainment is planned. The festival will have food and drink vendors, as well as a variety of booths for some unique shopping. There will also be a raffle and silent auction with wonderful items from a beautiful handcrafted quilt to hotel stays. A tour of the Aquarium at Rockport Harbor is also available. Visitors can take a break from the sun and stroll through the Aquarium’s exhibits featuring creatures from the local waters. Don’t miss the Birthday Celebration for the Aquarium’s most famous and prized Honeycomb Moray eel, Marley, on Saturday at 2 pm inside the Aquarium. Marley, who turns 13 on Saturday, is almost 5ft in length. He was a gift to the Aquarium from a local Rockport resident. Marley is known to show-off when guests are around and loves the company! Admission to AquaFest is $10 for Friday’s music entertainment and only $3 per person for Saturday’s family activity day. Children ages 2 & under are free. Enjoy free parking at the festival all weekend. For more information about AquaFest and the Aquarium at Rockport Harbor, visit www.rockportaquarium.com or call (361) 727-0016.
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Port A Happenings… Beach Walk A breeze off the gulf will help make our free guided beach walk more comfortable. Grab your friends and family and head to Port Aransas beach Friday, Aug. 22, at 9 am. Meet under purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street for a stroll with beach expert Shirley Fischer who knows a lot about the beach and its wildlife. She will teach and entertain, making it well worth your while. Bring a bag or bucket for the treasures you might find.
Senior Moments
7:30am to 6pm on Friday, and 12 to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Open swim is 1pm to 3pm Tuesday through Thursday and open until 6pm Friday through Sunday. Water aerobics classes will be held at 8:30am and noon Tuesday through Friday. Total aquacise moves back to 10:30am on Tuesday and Thursday, but remains at 12 noon on Saturday. The pool is phone number is 749-2416.
Labor Day Splash
You may choose how long a stroll you want to take in the up-to-two-hour walk between the pier and the jetties.
Celebrate the holiday at a lower cost on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
Movie Night at Pool
The annual Parks and Recreation Labor Day Splash makes all admission half price.
Cool off as you watch a movie at the pool after hours at the Port Aransas Community Pool. Located at 700 Clark Pkwy., everyone is invited. Bring a float and relax together or by yourself on Saturday, Aug. 23. Staring at 6pm, there will be open swim until movie at 8:30pm. Regular entry fees apply.
Birding on the Boardwalk
The pool is located at 700 Clark Pkwy, off Ross Avenue. Open swim is 1 to 6pm on Monday, May 26, at the Community Park Pool. 12-1pm is Lap Swim only. Fees are $0.50 for ages 2-18 and for those over 60; $1 for age 19-59. Children under 2 are free. Children under 3 must wear swim diaper.
Marlin Academy Afterschool Program A few spots remain in the Marlin Academy afterschool child care program. Contact the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department at 749-4158 for more information about availability. Forms are available on our website, http:// www.cityofportaransas.org/Marlin_Academy_ Afterschool_Program.cfm . Even in summer, all year long, the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department provides Birding on the Boardwalk every Wednesday at 9 am. This guided birding tour is for anyone of any age, novice to expert. Local guide Nan Dietert will share her knowledge, point out the different birds and other inhabitants at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at end of Ross Avenue. FREE!
Pool hours change Back to school hour changes at the Community Pool begin Tuesday, Aug. 26. It will be open for lap swimmers and exercise 7:30am to 3pm, Tuesday through Thursday,
The objective of the Marlin Academy Afterschool Program is to serve the needs of working parents by providing their children with a safe, wholesome, enriching afterschool experience.
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By Dotson Lewis, dlewis1@stx.rr.com Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s note: Many older Texans (70+) still blame Mark Clark for the 2,100 Texans killed attempting to cross the Rapido River in Italy in January 1944! General Mark W. Clark was the Commanding General of the US 5th Army, and the 36th Infantry Division was an integral part of the 5th Army during World War II. A few years ago, I had some interesting conversations with some former members of the 36th Infantry Division about the 1943 Italian Campaign. I am reminded of this as September 2014 marks the 71st anniversary of the beginning of the Invasion of Italy to free it from Hitler’s forces.
The 36th Infantry Division “Arrowhead,” also known as the “Texas Division,” was a modular division of the United States Army and the Texas Army National Guard. It was activated for service in World War II on November 25, 1940; and was sent overseas in April 1943. The veterans of the 36th (Texas) Division will never forget the Rapido River crossing. In that operation in January 1944, more than half (2,100 of 4,000) of their comrades were killed, wounded, or missing in what many believe was a heroic and needless sacrifice. After the war, the survivors petitioned Congress to investigate this disaster. A hearing was held, but not the investigation they wished. They were told officially that the sacrifice was necessary as part of a grand tactical plan and that the commander who ordered the attack had used good judgment. They did not believe this. They knew better.
General Fred Walker-“My opposition to the attack was ignored.”
Port Aransas Parks and Recreation is looking for haunted or ghost related stories about anywhere in Port Aransas.
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General Mark Wayne Clark Later on, while subject to hardships that have never been exceeded by hearty troops anywhere, you drove the enemy from his wellorganized, stoutly defended positions in the hill masses of Camino and Summucro; from Mt. Maggiore, Mt. Lungo, Mt. Rotundo and San Pietro. You punished him severely. His losses in men and material were great. Throughout this period of bitter winter weather, under the most adverse conditions of climate and terrain, you maintained a cheerfulness and enthusiasm far superior to that of your enemy. Then came your gallant effort on the Rapido. Let us bow our heads in reverence to the fallen comrades who crossed that bitterly contested stream and put up a great, if losing, fight--as great from the standpoint of sheer gallantry and determination as any recorded in the annals of our Armed Forces. At Cassino and Castellone Ridge you were severely tested. You suffered losses, but you captured vital high ground from the strongly entrenched enemy, and held it throughout a month of hard fighting.
If you know a tale and can write it or tell it, contact Community Program Coordinator Pam Greene at pamg@cityofportaransas.org or call 361-749-4158.
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General Walker commanded the Texas Division but Walker’s commander was General Clark.
General Walker’s comments about the Rapido River crossing: “As we fought our way to the Liri Valley entrance that winter, I gave much thought to the problem of crossing the Rapido. The more I thought about it the less I liked it. I could not recall a single instance in military history where an attack had been successful when launched across an unfordable river that was at the same time incorporated into the main defensive position and covered by the fire and artillery and small weapons located on the main line of resistance. My views were influenced by an experience I had had in the First World War. Almost 26 years earlier I had commanded a battalion of the 30th Infantry Regiment in the 3rd Division. That division is known as “The Rock of the Marne.” On 15 July 1918, I helped earn that name. On that day, in my battalion sector, a German division of about 10,000 men made an attack across the river. In good defensive position along the Marne, my battalion of 1,200 solders turned the Germans back, disorganized, confused, and slaughtered them. That experience taught me the great advantage that the defenders of an unfordable river have over the attackers. I was particularly impressed because my men were fighting their first battle against veteran German soldiers. In January 1944, I opposed making the same kind of attack, and I pointed out the disadvantages more than once to Major General Geoffrey Keyes, who commanded II Corps, and to the man above him, Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark. They could not see the difficulties. They expected success because they did not realize that bold and piecemeal methods, successful up to that time against delaying action, would not be suitable against a prepared defensive position. It appeared to me that the defeat of the Germans on the Marne in July 1918 was about to be repeated in reverse on the Rapido in January 1944.”
On June 16, 1944 General Walker sent this letter to the men of the 36th Infantry Division: HEADQUARTERS 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION APO #36, U. S. Army
After a well-deserved rest you were ordered to attack again at a critical time and at a critical place near Velletri, to break the stronghold of the enemy defenses east of Rome. History will record forever your outstanding success. In a week of brilliant maneuvers and relentless assaults on one position after another, Velletri, Rocca Di Papa, Marino and beyond, you killed and captured well over three thousand of the enemy; routed him from his strong, wellorganized positions and drove him across the Tiber in disorder. Your brilliant performance on that famous battlefield was a major contribution in the capture of the first European capital to be recovered from Nazi occupation. For your magnificent accomplishment here, General Marshall sent a personal message of congratulations to you and to me. The German Army is still reeling from your blows. The relentless pressure of your attacks will substantially shorten the duration of the war. Your victorious march through the streets of the cities of your enemy cannot be long delayed. FRED. WALKER Major General, U. S. Army Commanding
In fairness, we must present an opposing view: “It’s easy to say that the casualties in Italy were excessive, because they were. But it is difficult to say that Mark Clark deserves any blame for causing them. Yes, there are debatable decisions in some battles. But that applies to almost every battlefield decision by a commander. Same could easily be said about Montgomery or Eisenhower, for instance. Mark Clark had to deploy an offensive force in the absolutely worst possible terrain for it. Italy is custom-made for defensive operations with the Apennines mountains, poor roads (at the time), lots of streams to cross, and generally poor weather most of the year. Italy is vulnerable to coastal invasions, but there is little room behind the beaches to consolidate troops. More importantly, Clark did not have the transport available to make grand leaps along the coastline. It wasn’t Clark that made the decision to invade Italy, it wasn’t Clark that thought Italy was the “soft underbelly,” and it wasn’t Clark that re-deployed troops, ships, and air power to France. Those decisions affected the course of the Italian campaign, and the casualties, more than any decision Clark took. Most historians agree that he did the best with what he was ordered to do.” Another Dotson’s note: Were you in the Texas 36th, or do you know someone who was? Your/ their comments and/or questions are welcome. Please snail mail or Email The Island Moon or call Dotson at 361-949-768 or 530-748-8475 or Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com
MEN of THE 36TH INFANTRY (TEXAS) DIVISION It is with great pride that I congratulate you on your magnificent achievements in battle to date. Nine months ago you landed on the hostile beaches of Paestum, the vanguard of your country’s Army, to crash the gates of Hitler’s European Fortress. In that, your first action of the war, fighting courageously against well-trained enemy forces of long combat experience, you established the first American beachhead on the European Continent, the first to be established anywhere by Americans against German opposition. For this achievement alone, you have a right to feel justly proud.
Mortar crewmen drop another round down the tube near the Rapido River on January 24, 1944
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Island University Offering New Seven-Week Terms to Keep Students on Track Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is now offering two new seven-week terms within each long semester, in addition to May, August, and January short sessions. “This is all part of a national trend Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has joined of having more entry points for students to enroll in courses within the school year,” said Dr. Flavius Killebrew, President and CEO of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. “Many of our students lead busy lives, balancing family and career responsibilities with earning their education. Offering our students more flexible options is one of the many ways we can help contribute to their academic success.” The Chronicle of Higher Education released an article that describes the national trend. The additional seven-week terms and the even shorter sessions in January, May, and August are all designed to give students more choices, help increase overall enrollment, and speed up time to graduation. “Generally the shorter terms are attractive to working professionals,” said Dr. Chris Markwood, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “By offering more sessions, we help our students stay on track and graduate in a more timely fashion. For example, a student who takes two courses per sevenweek term in the online MBA program can complete the program in a year.” Markwood also says that the state encourages the University to make more efficient use of its facilities and this is a way of using our facilities almost year round. Courses to be offered during the shorter semesters include Software-Based Business Solutions, Teamwork and Leadership Communication, Managerial Finance, Science in Nursing, Foundations of Accounting, Seminar in Intercultural Communications, Administration Strategy and Policy, and Methods of Teaching Social Studies, along with several seminars in Marketing, and Instructional Design and Education Techniques. Many of the shorter term classes are geared toward graduate students and could greatly reduce the amount of time spent working and going to school. Starting in August, the University’s terms are: August Session: 10-day session where a student enrolls in a very concentrated course. Fall Semester: traditional fall semester Fall 1: seven week mini-term, corresponding mostly to the first seven weeks of the semester. A student would typically take one or two courses in a seven week session if they are taking sevenweek sessions instead of traditional semesters. Fall 2: seven week mini-term, corresponding mostly to the last seven weeks of the semester January Session: 10-day session where a student can take a very concentrated course Spring Semester: traditional spring semester Spring 1: seven week mini-term, corresponding mostly to the first seven weeks of the semester. A student would typically take one or two courses in a seven week session if they are taking seven-week sessions instead of traditional semesters. Spring 2: seven week mini-term, corresponding mostly to the last seven weeks of the semester. Maymester or May Session: 10-day session where a student can take a very concentrated course Summer 1: first summer term Summer 2: second summer term
CCPD Island Bash Set for Saturday August 23 The Corpus Christi Police Department will hold a CCPD Island Bash Event on Saturday August 23rd at the Packery Channel Boat Ramp, located at the corner of Zahn Rd. and S.H. 361, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the first year we had an Island Police Substation manned on a daily basis to assist tourist and the community with any police related issues. Throughout the summer, we have held several small events to promote our substation. Summer 2014 is now coming to an end and we will be closing this location on September 1st. The Corpus Christi Fire Department and the Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire Department will have fire trucks on display. Driscoll Children’s Hospital will provide bicycle safety presentations for children and they will be giving away FREE bicycle helmets. A safety seat belt demonstration will be provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. Parks and Wildlife will have a boat on show and a Game Warden will be available for any questions. The Corpus Christi Police Department will exhibit the Police Museum, Bomb truck, SWAT truck, Dive Team boat, and the K-9 unit. These specialized units will have respective Police Officers on hand for any demonstrations and questions.
City Board, Committee and Commission Vacancies Mayor’s Fitness Council – Five (5) vacancies with terms to 5-11-16 representing the following categories: 1 – Senior Initiative, 1- At Large, 1-Community Outreach, 1-Youth Initiatives and 1- Health Care/Medical Profession. The council advises the City Manager, Parks Department, Health District and City Council regarding promotion of healthy living through organized sports, events, diet and everyday activity, all with a strong emphasis on using natural resources.
The City Secretary’s Office is currently seeking biographical information forms for the following boards: Arts and Cultural Commission – Three (3) vacancies with terms to 9-1-17 representing the following categories: 1 – Youth/Education, 1- Higher Education, and 1-Architecture. The commission recommends the use, location, lease or purchase of works of art to be considered a part of the beautification or cultural development of the City.
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board – Six (6) vacancies with terms to 1-2-16 representing the following categories: Person Not Connected with Building Industry, Master Plumber, Mechanical Engineer, Air Conditioning and Home Builder. The board advises the City Manager regarding any matter in the mechanical, plumbing and irrigation fields that it considers should be brought to the attention of the City Council. The board also makes recommendations to the City Council regarding changes to the City Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
Board of Adjustment – Seven (7) vacancies with terms to 4-416. The board hears appeals for interpretations of the zoning ordinance. Building Code Board of Appeals – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 5-4-14 representing the following categories: 2 – Building Industry, 1- Engineer and 1- Member Not Connected with the Building Industry. The board hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official on rulings and alternate materials and methods of construction and considers variances of various City Codes.
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 12-31-16 representing the following categories: General Public (not connected with the oil and gas industry), Oil and Gas Well Industry, Alternate General Public, and Alternate Oil and Gas Well Industry. Alternate members serve in the absence of the public or oil and gas well industry member who is absent. The committee shall make a continuing study of operations for the exploration, drilling, and production of oil, gas and minerals and the possible effects of same upon the environment, public health, safety and general welfare of the City.
Clean City Advisory Committee – Five (5) vacancies with terms to 7-8-16 representing the following categories: 1Member of a local Chamber of Commerce, 1 – Commercial Solid Waste Hauler, 2 – Community at Large, and 1 – Educator in a Primary, Secondary, or High School within the City. The committee advises the City Council on recycling, litter, and other solid waste environmental issues of concern in the community. Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee – Three (3) vacancies with terms to 8-31-15 representing the following categories: 3 – Residents of the 78415 zip code. The committee advises the City Council on a periodic basis the progress regarding the Community Youth Development Program.
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee – Five (5) vacancies with terms to 8-23-16. The committee provides advice on City parks and buildings, public outdoor recreation areas and centers and other grounds. Pipeline Review Panel – Five (5) vacancies with terms to 5-8-16 four of whom shall have technical expertise in the construction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines, at least one of which shall have emergency management experience and one shall be a community representative. The panel will hold hearings and render decisions on any substantive, non-resolvable technical issues that may occur regarding the intent to construct new pipelines.
Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation/ Loan Review Committee – Three (3) vacancies representing the following categories: 2 – Community at Large and 1 – Financial Institution. The committee reviews and approves loan applications submitted through the various loan programs. Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau – Six (6) vacancies with term to 8-1-16 representing the following categories: 4 – At Large, 1 – Restaurant Industry and 1 – Attraction Industry. The bureau solicits various organizations and associations to conduct meetings/conventions/tradeshows within Corpus Christi year-round and to promote the City as a year-round destination.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee – Three (3) vacancies with terms to 6-16-16 representing the following categories: 1 - RSVP Volunteer Station Representative, 1 – RSVP Volunteer and 1 – At Large. The committee advises the City Council, City Manager and Parks Department Staff regarding volunteer recruitment strategies and activities.
Electrical Advisory Board – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 12-31-14 and 12-31-15 representing the following categories: Master Electrician (with at least 5 years’ experience), Regular Engineer (registered professional), Commercial Builder (with 5 years’ experience) and Electrical Supply Business (with at least 5 years’ experience). The board reviews grievances pertaining to contractors and the City Electrical Code. It also can recommend to the City Council changes regarding the City Electrical Code.
Sister City Committee – Six (6) vacancies with terms to 9-16 and 9-17. The committee studies ways and means of improving relations with the Corpus Christi sister cities. Transportation Advisory Committee – One (1) vacancy with term to 4-30-15. The committee is responsible for public advisory jurisdiction and citizen traffic safety investigation, traffic accident, injury and damage prevention in the City and other duties.
Food Service Advisory Committee – Two (2) vacancies with terms to 6-24-16 representing the following categories: Food Industry and Community at Large. The committee advises the Director of Health on application of ordinances regarding food and food establishments and other functions.
Water Resources Advisory Committee – Five (5) vacancies with terms to 4-1-16 representing the following categories: School District, Citizen at Large, Port Industries, Apartment Owners Association and Landscaping. The committee advises the City Council, City Manager and Water Superintendent in matters of water resources management.
Joint Airport Zoning Board (Reactivating) – This board is currently being reactivated to assist in administering regulations controlling the creation of hazards in the area surrounding Corpus Christi International Airport. There are two (2) vacancies to be appointed by the City Council. These appointees must be residents of Corpus Christi.
Biographical Information forms are available on the City of Corpus Christi’s website at www.cctexas.com, I Want to…Apply for a City Board. You may also submit an application and resume to the City Secretary’s Office via fax at (361) 826-3113 or via e-mail at tamerar@cctexas.com.
Island in the Son United Wings Over Port A: A Phlip Methodist Church Seeking Phlop Phling The Parrothead Club of Port Aransas will have their annual Vendors for “Fabulous Fall” fundraiser event on September 26, 27th at various locations in Port Aransas. The two-day event will include a Sunset Cruise, Arts and Crafts Sale Social Hour with hors’doeuvres at The Black Marlin Grill at the
Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Club, Beach Bonfire, Shopping Poker Run, Pub Crawl, ending with the Dinner, Dance and Charity Auction at the Port Aransas Civic Center from 6 pm to midnight. Music will be provided by the Bad Monkeys. The cost will be $60.00 per person for the two day event which includes an event t-shirt, $20.00 for the Sunset Cruise, and $20.00 for the dinner, dance and charity auction on Saturday evening. Proceeds will be given to local charities such as the ARK, Food Pantry, VFW, and others. For more information visit the club’s website: www.portaransasparrotheads.com for registration or call 361727-7079 for tickets.
Island in the Son United Methodist Church will have a “FABULOUS FALL” Arts and Crafts Sale on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to “shop ‘til you drop” among the great selection of unique items for sale. A Vendor information packet with registration form is available by emailing or calling the church at islandintheson@yahoo.com or 361-749-0884, or you can visit the “Events and Activities” page on our website, www.islandintheson.org and click on the “Vendor Info” link. Vendor spaces will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, and only after payment is received. Deadline for registration is September 15. Island in the Son UMC is located at 10650 Highway 361 on Mustang Island, 2 miles north of Packery Channel between Newport Pass Road and Beach Access Road #3. “Come as you are!”
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STATE Hurricane Season: Be Ready By Todd Hunter, District 32
On June 1, 2014, we officially entered the hurricane season, and from mid-to late August we will be entering the most active part of the season. It is important to be prepared during hurricane season because it can help keep both you and your family safe. The 2014 hurricane season as mentioned started on June 1 and will end on November 30, 2014. According to the National Hurricane Center, the peak of hurricane season goes from mid-August to late October. It is during this time that most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic Basin. It is important to note, though, that dangerous hurricanes can happen at any time during hurricane season. It is important that our area, as well as all Texans, prepare for hurricanes by staying informed, creating a disaster plan and following necessary steps to keep their families safe. When hurricanes make landfall or get close to land, they can affect the lives of thousands of Texans along the coast and across the State of Texas. There are various tips on being prepared in case of a hurricane. Some of the tips include the preparation of a family disaster plan. A family disaster plan includes planning for hazards that could affect your family as well as home. Vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind should be reviewed. You should locate safe rooms or places in your house to store items if a hurricane hazard develops. It is important that families determine evacuation and escape routes from your home and places to meet in case of an emergency. Also, have an out-of-state friend as a family contact so that all family members have a place of contact. Don’t forget to plan for taking care of your pets in case of an evacuation. In addition, families need to create a disaster supply kit. The National Hurricane Center suggests that your disaster supply kit should include such things as: • Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelterin-place • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger Living along the coastline also means preparing for hurricanes by retrofitting your house. It is important to strengthen the outside of your home so wind and objects do not tear openings in your roof or walls. Some people may want to find out about flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance is a pre-disaster flood program designed to reduce flood disasters. The National Flood Insurance program can be called at 1-888-379-9531.
“This project is part of our ongoing effort to maintain these hallowed grounds out of respect for those who made history here,” said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who oversees the Alamo. The current exhibit in the Long Barrack, “The Alamo: A Story Bigger Than Texas,” will resume once the Long Barrack reopens to the public. A few of the items will go on temporary display in the Shrine but the majority will be in secure storage until the roof replacement project is complete. A fence and scaffolding will surround the Long Barrack through the duration of the re-roofing project. Over the years, moisture has slowly collected underneath the Long Barrack roof
Xinping Hu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and his team looked at subsurface Gulf of Mexico coastal waters, using samples collected from 2006 to 2012. The team was able to focus on comparing water samples near the site of the 2010 Deepwater Horizons oil spill. The first-of-its-kind research provides a new indicator for detecting oil in subsurface water, and could be used to determine the spread of impact from spills once the oil has disappeared from the surface. “If this type of incidence occurs again, we can go out and use this method to study the subsurface water and see if the oil degradation signal is present in the water even after it can no longer be seen by the naked eye,” Hu said. “Oil in the water can do a lot of damage to sea life. If you know it is there, you have to study the consequences.”
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A new method for detecting oil degradation in the water long after the spill has disappeared from the surface provides another tool for researchers studying long-term environmental impacts.
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Paddle For Parkinson’s will hold a FREE practice paddle followed by an organizational meeting on August 23rd beginning at 9:00 am for the paddle and 11:00 am for the meeting. This will be at Billish Park (15601 Gypsy) boat ramp and pavilion, respectively. T-shirts and raffle tickets will be available for purchase, as well as information about the August 30th fundraising event. FMI: 361-960-9597 www. catchthecure.org Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a 14-member committee which meets (usually) at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City Council on matters pertaining to The Island. The next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, September 2. Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG) Meets monthly for dog and owner activities, training and education. Free! To join, visit padreislanddogpark.com or contact Lyn (lyn. edler@gmail.com) or Bev (bevhoffman@aol. com). Upcoming Activities Saturday, September 20, 2014: 9:00 am Coffee & Dog Walk at Billish Park. Bring leash, water for your dog, poop bags, etc. Padre Island Yacht Club - Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) is a private club whose membership enjoys boating and extended cruising, as well as numerous social events. The membership hosts nearly 100 social events each year, including Happy Hour every Friday night from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. PIYC is accepting new membership applications, and prospective members are invited to attend any Friday Happy Hour event. Contact Mr. John Diggins (Rear Commodore in charge of memberships, jdiggins@flash.net) to receive information about attending Happy Hour and PIYC. PIYC also maintains a marina with 26 boat slips (40’ X 14’ with 30 amp service) and courtesy docks. Contact Mr. Barratt Sturtevant (PIYC Dock Master, bcsturtevant59@gmail. com) for any interest in the marina. PIYC also hosts the annual La Posada Lighted Boat Parades and several related events whose mission is to gather toys and other donations for the U. S. Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign. For additional information about PIYC and its mission, go to our website, PIYC.org. Padre Island Uke Club – Want to learn to play the uke? Here’s your chance. Everyone is invited to a workshop called, The 7 Chords and 60 Minutes That Will Change Your Life. You’ll be playing Singing in the Rain in just 20 minutes. By the end of the hour, you’ll play 5 more songs. Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery is hosting this month’s ukulele club meeting on Tuesday, August 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 at 13919 SPID…right here on the island. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled in and tuned up. A $3/person donation covers the workshop, an instruction book and loaner ukulele (if you need one). RSVP online or call Barber Joe Sexton at 361-500-8955. PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com. Rotary Club of Padre Island Corpus Christi – The Rotary Club of Padre Island is always looking for new members seeking to put “service above self”. If you are interested, please come join us and see what we are all about.
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POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. The Association’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect the annual fees and provide information and assistance to property owners. .. Membership in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring record legal title to any property within Padre Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, padreisles@pipoa.net ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation of most species of wildlife in the area with an emphasis on marine animals. They care for abut 1300 animals each year, including about 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of birds. If you find an animal in peril they can help
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An Al-Anon group meets each Thursday at 7:00 PM at
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The Sunset 7 AA Meetings are held on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7 PM at The Presbyterian Church On the Island 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr. In addition AA Meetings are held at 8 AM at The Pavillion on the Boardwalk Near Padre Bali
SUGAR IS WAITING FOR HER FOREVER FAMILY!! A 1 year old Chihuahua mix was pulled from Gulf Coast Humane Society and is now in a foster home. She still has some trust issues but has blossomed and loves sharing a home with other dogs and cats. Sugar has learned to accept love, being petted and held but is still a little shy and would do best in a quiet home. Just needs a little reassurance Sugar is a sweetie and deserves a loving home of her own!! Spayed, up to date on shots and microchipped. Her adoption fee is waived. Submit an adoption application at http://ccpaac.org/adoption-application. Once approved, potential adopters will be able to schedule a visit with Sugar.
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Review: Austin Heat…
Joe Mack, Carter Sampson and Sky Smeed played the Shiner Saloon in Austin on Sunday
Austin Heat played Giggity’s on Friday night. Last Friday was one of those non-stopmusic-everywheresleep-when-I’m-dead kind of nights I live for. I had bands coming out both ears. My Okie pals, Joe Mack, Carter Sampson and Sky Smeed played Shorty’s, Green Light Pistol (Burleson, TX) played the Back Porch and the incredible Austin Heat played Giggity’s. I did my best to stay on the Brian Scartocci takes move and see as much of these three acts as I no prisioners at the could but I kept getting Austin Heat show hung up at the Heat show. Those guys have got it going on. Their singer, Brian Scartocci, is a force of nature, pure and simple. It’s completely understandable that he was a finalist on The Voice a couple of years ago. Right before the band went on at Giggity’s, Brian looked around the room as people were in a relaxed mode, chatting and drinking… some just finishing up dinner and said, “I’m about to devour this room.” All I could chime was, “Not a doubt in my mind.” Then I made a round and checked in at Shorty’s and the Back Porch, and when I got back to Giggity’s about an hour later, Brian was covered in sweat, had just done a textbook James Brown knee drop and there were carcasses everywhere. It looked like I had just missed a Shark Week feeding frenzy. Brian was like a bumble bee on steroids, he was everywhere: singing on top of tables, on the bar and all over the club. You might say this fellow gets a little wound up. And the music backing up this amazing singer is perfect. There’s not one thing wrong with it. Guitarist and founder, Austin Roach, is quite a spectacle himself. He’s really quite marvelous. Trust me when I say, this is a dazzling band.
evening with them in Austin, and I’m glad I did. They had driven 7 hours from Ft. Worth to get to Port A on Friday and spent all day Saturday at the beach. Unfortunately, they took some severe lobster tans home as souvenirs and Joe Mack got a lesson in why it’s not a good idea to drink sea water with your margaritas. But they pulled it out like champs on Sunday and their song swap was spirited. I took my old friend Preacher Keen with me and he couldn’t get over Carter’s voice. By the time she finished “I’m the Queen of Oklahoma”, I think Preacher had a crush. I also really enjoyed Sky’s cover of the Steve Earl song, “I Can’t Remember If I Said Goodbye”. Joe Mack looked like he’d been rode hard and put up wet but didn’t whine about it too much. At the end of the night, we took them out to Preacher’s house on Lake Travis to get some much needed rest.
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On Monday the Saxon Pub in Austin hosted a benefit for H.O.M.E. or Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers which was formed by a group of concerned women in Austin TX (such as Marcia Ball, Shelley King, Nancy Fly, Deb Fleming and Carolyn Wonderland, etc.) for the purpose of providing housing aid and assistance for musicians in need.. It was also veteran Austin booking agent, Nancy Fly’s, retirement party and
Miss Lavelle White and Nancy Fly at the Sasxon Pub in Austin on Monday
Free Beer Band Jake Ward & the Coast Riders Shelley King Band Antone & the All Stars OPEN JAM Tiffany Tuesday w/ Al Barlow Billy Snipes
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DO NOT MISS LIST Coming this weekend… Tonight, Thursday the 21st, Tessie Lou Williams and the Shotgun Stars (Austin, TX) will return to the Back Porch. Tessie Lou rolled into town earlier this summer with Gary P. Nunn and pretty much blew us away with her no nonsense “Queen of the Silver Dollar” vocals. Also tonight, the original slide and stomp boys, Ty Dietz and Tony Saracene (Corpus Christi, TX) will hammer it out at Shorty’s. I love those guys! On Friday the 22nd, you have a couple of Americana acts to choose from; Darryl Lee Rush (Dallas, TX) will play the Back Porch, Cowboy Ben Lee will play
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Al Barlow will perform with Tiffany Tuesday on Aug. 26. Drop Anchor and Jake Ward and the Coast Riders (Corpus Christi, TX) will play Giggity’s. You’ll remember Jake Ward recently employed the fiddling talents of Owen Fitzsimmons (Independent Thieves). On Saturday the 23rd, Giggity’s will present the real deal blues belter, the Shelley King Band, back with open arms. DO NOT MISS Shelley. Also on Saturday, Pete Devlin and Texas Moon (Corpus Christi, TX) will play Shorty’s, Gary P. Nunn (Austin, TX) will play the Porch, the Tejas Brothers (Ft. Worth, TX) will play Third Coast Theater and the Turducken Trio featuring Tommy Spurlock will play the Phoenix. The Turducken Trio consists of the ever zany Ray Summy with bass boy Chris Jordan and drummer Dillon Stowe. On this night, pedal steel virtuoso Tommy Spurlock plans to unleash his inner hippie and go “all acid rock and stuff.” On Tuesday the 26th, Tiffany Tuesday will feature Al Barlow (New Braunfels, TX) as her special, special guest. Barlow is no stranger to these parts, having played and hosted all of the annual Tarpon Music Bashes since it’s inception. Al is the happiest man on earth and his songs about everyday events are both hilarious and insightful.
Coming next weekend… On Labor Day weekend, watch for shows by the great Toman Brothers (San Antonio, TX), Davin James (Spring, TX), Jerry Diaz (Beaumont, TX), Mike Milligan and the Altar Boys (Austin, TX), Larry Joe Taylor (Stephenville, TX), Cody Canada (Austin, TX), the Dirty River Boys (El Paso, TX) and Micky and the Motorcars (Austin, TX). Stay tuned…
Darryl Lee Rush will play the Back Porch on Friday
♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth! ♪ ♫
Live Music Tonight
Tuesday, August 19 Tiffany Tuesday feat: Samuel Santos @ Giggity’s Run Down Legend @ Dr. Rockits John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s
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many of the artists represented by the Nancy Fly Agency performed, including Beto y los Fairlanes, Guy Forsyth, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Lost & Nameless, Red Volkaert, Ruthie Foster,Warren Hood, Floyd Domino and of course the vibrant Miss Lavelle White. I’ve known Lavelle and Nancy since the mid 90’s when I owned RNA Booking Agency and actually managed Miss Lavelle. Nancy Fly is one of the good guys and it was an honor to attend this function. I’ve been gone from Austin about 8 years now, but still ran into some old friends. Deb Fleming, Marcia Ball’s manager, offered a statement, “The place was jam packed all night and all the artists that performed for 15-20 minute segments spanned the scope of genres, styles and tenure of this great musical town! What a great night! And we raised a nice amount of money to add to the HOME fund to help aging and ailing musicians with some housing support!”
Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis with fiddler Warren Hood at the Saxon Pub on Monday.
Review: Carter Sampson, Joe Mack & Sky Smeed… On Saturday, I jumped in the car and headed up to see the family who lives outside of Austin near Bastrop. It’s really beautiful out there and I enjoy getting away, especially when it’s only a 20 minute drive into town to hear great Austin music. The Okies, Carter Sampson, Joe Mack and Sky Smeed, were playing in Austin on Sunday at a new place called the Shiner Saloon on 4th and Congress. Since I hadn’t devoted much attention to them at their Shorty’s show, I decided to spend the whole
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Wednesday, August 20 Jef Wilson @ Giggity’s John Cortez @ Dr. Rockits Brian Permenter @ Scuttlebutt’s Thursday, August 21 Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars @ Back Porch Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Ty Dietz & Tony Saracene @ Shorty’s Aaron Watson, Cameran Nelson @ Brewster Street Starlite & the Moonbeams @ Dr. Rockits Marco Ramirez @ Scuttlebutt’s Friday, August 22 Stevie Start @ Shorty’s Jake Ward @ Giggity’s Darryl Lee Rush @ Back Porch Cowboy Benny Lee @ Drop Anchor Uel Jackson @ The Gaff Ray T & the City Crew @ Flats Lounge Rock N Ride @ Brewster Street Scarecrow People @ Executive Surf Club Ty Dietz @ Dr. Rockits Fabian Rivera @ Scuttlebutt’s Rock and Ride @ Concrete Street Saturday, August 23 Pete Benz @ Shorty’s Shelley King Band @ Giggity’s Gary P. Nunn @ Back Porch Russell Edge @ The Gaff Turducken Trio feat: Tommy Spurlock @ Phoenix Passing Strangers @ Brewster Street Tejas Brothers @ Third Coast Theater Will Owen Gage @ Katz 21 John Cortez @ Dr. Rockits Kevin Hill @ Scuttlebutt’s Ruben Limas, 90 Proof @ Mikel Mays
Tessie Lou & the Shotgun Stars
Aug. 21
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Aug. 22
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Aug. 23
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Aug. 24
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Aug. 29
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Aug. 30
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Sunday , August 24 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Tiffany @ Shorty’s Pete Devlin & Texas Moon (6-10) @ Executive Surf Club Art Barrera Band @ Dr. Rockits John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s Scoots Magoo @ Mikel Mays Monday, August 25 Open Jam w/ Jef Wilson @ Giggity’s Open Jam w/ Ray Summy @ Executive Surf Club Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Dr. Rockits Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Tuesday, August 26 Three Doors Down Acoustic @ American Bank Center Tiffany Tuesday feat: Al Barlow @ Giggity’s Run Down Legend @ Dr. Rockits John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s Wednesday, August 27 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Wolfjaw @ Flats Lounge John Cortez @ Dr. Rockits Brian Permenter @ Scuttlebutt’s Thursday, August 28 Moon Light Social @ Back Porch Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Jim Dugan @ Shorty’s Jef Wilson @ The Gaff Rich Lockhart @ Drop Anchor The Departed @ Brewster Street Starlite & the Moonbeams @ Dr. Rockits Marco Ramirez @ Scuttlebutt’s Friday, August 29 Billy Snipes @ Shorty’s Toman Brothers @ Giggity’s Davin James @ Back Porch Uel Jackson @ The Gaff Cowboy Benny Lee @ Drop Anchor Ray T & the City Crew @ Flats Lounge Five Card Draw @ Brewster Street Justin Estes @ Scuttlebutt’s