Port Aransas, TX

PDF of print edition Port Aransas by the Numbers       Location Northern tip of Mustang Island 30 minutes from Corpus Christi; three hours south of San Antonio, three hours south of Houston and three-and-a-half hours from Austin. 45 minutes from Corpus Christi International Airport, 30 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi and shopping malls. More ... Getting Around       BY WATER Ferryboats run 24 hours a day, seven days a week all year long crossing the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to and from Port Aransas and Harbor Island. Free. Jetty Boat transports fishermen and beachcombers to St. Joseph's Island from Fisherman's Wharf, $12 adults. $6 children under 12.... More ... Tourist Bureau has plenty of info, maps, more       The Chamber of Commerce Tourist Bureau is a one-stop shop full of information about Port Aransas. The bureau is located at 403 W. Cotter, about a block east of the ferry landing in the sunny yellow building trimmed in white. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 ... More ... Trolley around town       Take a trip on the trolley! The B Trolley in Port Aransas goes to most parts of the city - even to Horace Caldwell Pier on the beach. Signs mark the route, and riders can flag down the trolley at any location along the route. More ... Ferries operate 24/7       Practically from the moment visitors arrive in Port Aransas, they're treated to a free boat ride, courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT operates six free ferries that shuttle vehicles from Harbor Island across the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to Mustang Island. More ... New in town?       If you're realizing your dream and finally making Port Aransas your permanent home, here are a few tips to help you get settled. Once you've secured your living quarters — through the South Jetty real estate or classified ads, of course! — it's time to set up housekeeping. More ... Ellis Memorial Library is resource rich       Children's summer reading programs are getting fired up at the Bill Ellis Memorial Library. Starting June 10, gatherings of the 2009 Texas Reading Club will take place Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The program will continue through July. More ... Where to Worship       Church of Christ, 205 Brundrett St., 749-5498. James Bruster, Minister. Sunday Bible class, 9 a.m; worship services, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. class, 7 p.m. Community Presbyterian, 113 S. Alister St., 749- 5319. Rev. Richard Safford. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., worship services, 11 a.m. Bible St... More ... Every Day in Port A       FISHING Charters Deep Sea Headquarters, 416 W. Cotter, 749-5597. Three party boats with concessions are available for group fishing, private charters for one to six anglers. Mostly offshore fishing trips made, usually for eight hours. Shorter trips available if demand warrants them. Guides av... More ...