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-anda half hours from Austin. 45 minutes from Corpus Christi International Airport, 30 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi and shopping malls.
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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.
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Trolley, Flexi-B fares higher
      I f you're used to riding around Port Aransas on the trolley for free, better reach for a roll of quarters. Effective last Fall, the Regional Transportation Authority in Corpus Christi - which operates the trolley as well as the Flexi-B route from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi - imposed a fare on the trolley for the first time.
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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. and worship services, 11 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 4 p.m.
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New to town? Tips can help
      I f 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.
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