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Harold Bixby, 48, was born with Down Syndrome.
Known by his nickname, ‘Shorty’, it’s also the inspiration for a new pizza and sub shop opening on BantyLaneJune1.Although it’s technically in Aransas County, Shorty’s Pizza and More has an Aransas Pass mailing address and Bixby’s family is certain it will attract diners for its vast takeout menu from the Harbor City, Ingleside, Ingleside on the Bay and beyond. On its Facebook page, the public was encouraged just to stop by and say hi to Harold as he preps for food service, the simple salutation – they say – will make him extraordinarily happy and grateful.

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Harold and sister-in-law Cassy Bixby, 46, pause briefly inside ‘Shorty’s Pizza and More’ last week as they worked feverishly to get ready for their first day in business, a soft opening scheduled for Sunday, May 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 473 Banty Lane. The pair wore matching t-shirts with the shop’s trademark logo on the back. They will start with takeout only, and hope to add delivery service in time.

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Simple, yet succinct, the trailer housing Shorty’s has a sign on the outside that was installed last weekend.
Courtesy: The Bixby Family

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Courtesy: The Bixby Family
Pizza and calzone options, along with sub sandwiches will be the mainstay of ‘Shorty’s Pizza and More’

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