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.
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JELM offers fun
      Winter Texans can't complain about being bored or lonely thanks to the Joint Effort Leisure Ministry (JELM) Center. The JELM offers five days of fun including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, music and line dancing, brown bag lunches, fitness classes, games, lectures, hands-on workshops, meals and socials.
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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. Jetty Boat transports fishermen and beachcombers to St. Joseph's Island from Fisherman's Wharf, $12 adults. $6 children under 12. 900 N. Tarpon St., 749-5448.
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Computer Center offers free access to Internet and e-mail
      The Port Aransas Computer Center only gets better as time marches forward. "We've added a couple of new computers, and we're adding a backup hard drive for the file server," said John Somers, president of the Port Aransas Computer Club.
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Library is window to rest of the world
      Wintertime is a great time to visit the Bill Ellis Memorial Library. Mark your calendar for Port Aransas public library's annual book sale, which is slated for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 - 8.
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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., 7 4 9 - 5 3 1 9 . Rev. Richard Safford. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., worship services, 11 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 4 p.m.
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New to the island?
Here's how to get started
      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.
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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 available for bay fishing charters.
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Trolley around town
      Need a ride? Got a quarter? See the trolley? Wave it down and it will stop for you. The B Trolley in Port Aransas goes to just about everywhere on its route - even to the jetties or to Horace Caldwell Pier on the beach. Colorful signs mark the trolley route and riders can flag down the trolley at any location along the route.
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