Editor’s note: street numbers listed below indicate the block on which the incident happened and are not the actual addresses.
Exxon’s newest Check Out convenience store with 16 gas pumps had a ‘soft opening’ July 15th, located on West Wheeler Ave. in Aransas Pass, across from competitor Murphy USA at Walmart. Management promised a formal Grand Opening and ribbon cutting, aiming for the second week of August. Equipment to make ‘The Taco Company’ food bar completely operational was on its way and hasn’t been installed. The store also features a ‘Beer Igloo’, a walkin cooler for enthusiasts to pick and pull their favorite brews already ice cold before they leave. Aransas Pass Progress
Catherine Edwards, News Director of Del Mar College NPR affiliate KEDT-FM and husband Gary, City Manager for Aransas Pass get set for a morning bike ride along a concrete path along the perimeter of Conn Brown Harbor Saturday, July 23rd, one of three favorite spots the couple enjoy getting exercise several times a week. The others include Port Aransas and Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi. “It’s an excellent place to bike,” Gary remarked of the trail here with a water view. With safety helmets in place, the couple – married 30 years – say biking and other exercise has been an important part of their lives to stay healthy. “She bought me a bike in Arizona, Maricopa County,” Edwards revealed it was his wife’s inspiration that got him peddling some time ago. “Gary’s always been interested working out,” remarked Catherine. “It’s so beneficial.” Aransas Pass Progress
Aransas Pass Police offer congratulations to the department’s first, all-volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class that completed training recently. They include students James Byrnes, Mary Mikita, Susan Byrnes, Mary Gunn, Debbie Elrod, Tito Villarreal, and Ruben Zuniga. Code Enforcement Officer Cory Elrod (far right) initiated the program and serves as team leader. The 36-hour CERT training course included learning minor first aid/ CPR, fire safety and utility control, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, and terrorism training to prepare for events that could impact Aransas Pass. The team will meet monthly to train on skills to keep the training fresh. Another course may be held, possibly after the first of the New Year. Individuals can sign up by emailing celrod@ aptx.gov or calling APPD at (361) 758-5224. Courtesy: APPD
346 S. Houston
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
P.O. Box 2100
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
361-758-5391