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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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. 900 N. Tarpon St., 749-5448.
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Catch the trolley
      V isitors to Mustang Island might be surprised to learn that Port Aransas has public transportation. The B Trolley in Port Aransas goes to just about everywhere in the city on its route - even to the jetties and to Horace Caldwell Pier on the beach.
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Enjoy free Internet access at computer center
      T he Port Aransas Computer Center, at 430 N. Alister St., has made a number of major changes over the past two years. Thanks to a number of local businesses and the help of the Weir Foundation, 15 older computers have been replaced with new Dell machines with upgraded memory and faster processors.
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Keep in touch with the world through library
      A nytime is a great time to visit the Bill Ellis Memorial Library. Read about the history of Mustang Island's only incorporated city in some of the library's history collection, which includes "Hurricane Junction" by Cyril Matthew Kuehne, and "The Stubborn Fisherman," by Elda Mae Roberts.
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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 in town? Here are tips to help you settle in
      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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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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