Salty Stories

The soul of Port Aransas lives in its people and the stories they carry. Stories shaped by the island life that reflect resilience, generosity, tradition, and a deep connection to this stretch of the Gulf. It’s a place that’s refined, but never fussy. Familiar, yet full of discovery. Locals call this way of life salty.

Salty Stories celebrates the people who carry that spirit forward. Meet those who make Port Aransas the unique island it is. These are their Salty Stories.

 

 

There are endless stories to tell and characters to meet in Port Aransas. Share a slice of community with a baker who “pies it forward.” Pull up a seat at an island bar where everyone’s a local. Meet the family whose legacy helped shape Port A tourism, and step inside a historic inn where generations of big fish stories still line the walls.

The latest season of Salty Stories is here.

 

More Salty Stories

Vida Caña Rum

Venetian Hot Plate

Live Music

Jace Tunnell

Georgia & Duncan Neblett

Billy Gaskins

Mary Ann & Ben Frishman

Alicia Walker

How protecting marine life is key to the core of Port Aransas.

Mark Landrum

How a substitute teacher promotes family traditions by playing in the sand.

Brittany & Magen

How two women dedicate their lives to inspiring future generations of girls in a male dominated sport.

Dee Wallace

How a world championship fisherman choose to set down roots in the Fishing Capital of Texas

Winton’s Candy

How glimmering candy wrappers and tempered chocolates brings nostalgia to thousands of visitors.

The Owens Family

How love at first sight grew into one of Port Aransas’ most successful stories.

Farley Boats

How a simplified boat design laid the cornerstone for the entire town of Port Aransas.

 

Podcasts

The island town of Port Aransas has a personality all its own. The locals call it “salty," and there’s no better word to describe the seaside authenticity you can only find in Port A. Now you can hear straight from the people who have made this island what it is today. This is who we are and these are our stories, our “Salty Stories.” 

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