Port Aransas by the Numbers
     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. Port Aransas: 3,370 (2000 census) Registered voters: 3,221
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Tourist Bureau has wealth of info
      The Chamber of Commerce Tourist Bureau is a one-stop shop full of information about Port Aransas.
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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.
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Skate, swim, jog, play at community park
      Start tuning up your skateboard.
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Trolley offers transport about town
      Port Aransas has a brandnew trolley and, with its fire engine-red paint job, it’s easy to spot. The 2009 International vehicle, which seats 29 people, hit the streets in January this year, replacing a bus that previously ran its route around town.
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Out on the Town
      Back Porch Bar, 132 W. Cotter, on the harbor, next to Woody’s Sports Center, 749-2800. Open-air hang-out where you can watch anglers return with the day’s catch while sipping a margarita or ice-cold longnecks. Live music on weekends.www.pabackporchbar. com. H, V, MC, AE, D.
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Public library has varied resources
      The Ellis Memorial Public Library is a Port Aransas gem. The library has about 25,000 items in its collection including adult, junior and children’s books, a paperbacks section, audiobooks on cassette and CD, VHS tapes and DVDs. The library also has more than 70 magazine subscriptions. Back issues of magazines are available for checkout.
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Getting in sync with ‘island time’
      If you’re ready to switch to “island time,” and make 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.
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Computer Center offers free access
      The Port Aransas Computer Center at 430 N. Alister St. offers free public access to 26 computers. All are connected to the Internet and a black and white laser printer. Office 2003 Professional is installed on all machines. Two scanners are available. Wireless service (WiFi) is available inside the building and outside in the parking lot.
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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, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 4 p.m.
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Every Day in Port A
      FISHING Charters
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