Portland News

Start out targeting the spoil islands along the ICW for trout, using live croakers or Norton Sand Eels in the Texas Roach color.

Monica Enriquez of Corpus Christi received a bachelor of arts degree in sports management from Schreiner University in Kerrville on May 9. She is the daughter of Robert and Janie Enriquez of Corpus Christi.

Powered by a 20-hp outboard, the sleek hull skimmed a smooth surface just as you'd expect.

The award was partially based on Chavez's service with the U.S. Army as a combat medic while serving in Vietnam with Delta Company, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade, for which he was awarded the U.S. Army's Silver Star for heroism and gallantry in action.

Jane Delmar Gulick and Warner Vandergriff Hocker exchanged marriage vows on May 23, 2009 at Ormond Plantation in Destrehan, La.

Charles A. Hicks and parents Gloria and Ed Hicks and their car dealership Ed Hicks Imports were presented with a a oeBest of the Besta award from Mercedes-Benz USA Tuesday by Damon Blakemore, market manager for the central region.

Sarah Villarreal , a senior at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. was selected as a research fellow into the National Institute of Health Academy.

By the time she went to pick them up that Friday, the business had closed and her garments were gone.

The city has been without water since 4 p.m. Monday because of a leak in the main water line that comes into the city, said Mayor Victor Lara.

Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel will have revival services beginning at 7 p.m. today and at 11 a.m. Sunday with evangelist Dan Cancino of Cuero.

May First Friday reception for 'Ole' Ya'll' Group Show is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas.

But when the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program's $7.3 million marsh restoration project of 170 acres is completed depends on if it receives federal stimulus funds.

Sadi Kay and Paolo Wayne won first place in the 2009 Annual Windfest Dachshund Costume Contest.

The Episcopal churches in Corpus Christi have helped to renovate an affordable housing complex.

Michael Zamora/Caller-Times G-P's Ryan Smith competes in the triple jump field event Thursday, April 16, 2009 during the District 30-4A track meet at Gregory-Portland High School in Portland.

The Dachshund Parade and Dash Sunday will again highlight the 36th annual, four-day Windfest.

BOAT WADE FISHING : After the rain, target Kate's Hole, Deadman's or any other spots on the backside of Mustang Island during low tide.

Joe Adame is probably still taking down the campaign bunting and putting away the champagne bottles from the victory party a week ago Saturday.

Nine area school districts will let next year's high school students choose courses from not just their school, but eight others.

Artwork by Mary Calhoun is part of the First Friday 'Island Women' April show 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. today at Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas.