Trash trucks must be bigger than they were years ago. These two concrete squares were put in place fifteen years ago to prevent just what we see in the picture. I guess with larger trucks we may have to put down more squares to bear the load of the trucks. These concrete squares were purchased in the early nineties to use under the buildings as a base for replacement temporary piers where the old ones had rotted out. When we replaced the rotted piers with concrete piers, the concrete squares were no longer needed. I'm sure there are some more still under the buildings.
This weekend was the annual Lamar Fire Department fund raiser. It is interesting how they have advertised the event. They call it the LamarDI Gras event. I did see two sheriff's vehicles and an EMS unit heading across the causeway this afternoon. I hope there was not an accident at the event.
The old Burger King restaurant that was reopened as China Bay and then closed, has now reopened as Panda Bay. There seem to be a few cars in the parking lot when I have gone by.
The Pelican Bait Stand is being remodeled at the Rockport Harbor. The Navigation District owns the building and leases it out. During this off season for fishing was the best time to remodel. No one has any bait anyway.
A grant of over $200,000 has been awarded to improve the boat launch area at the south end of Copano Bay fishing pier. The launch was built last year and this grant is for more parking and picnic facilities.
The Aransas County ISD has been going down in student enrollment the last few years and earlier this month the high school was moved down to the 3A level. They will now compete with Aransas Pass, Ingleside, and other small districts in University Interscholastic League events.
Justin and Rachel have relocated back to California. Rob has finished the initial phase of the remodel of 202 and begun working to remodel 502.