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Amenities February 22, 2012  RSS feed
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Trolley shuttles near and far
     The Port Aransas trolley travels through most parts of Port Aransas, including Horace Caldwell Pier on the beach. Signs mark the route, and riders can flag down the trolley at any location. The price of a trolley ride is a bargain, at 25 cents per passenger. The trolley begins making its daily circuits around town just before 10 a.m. Rides end just before 6 p.m.
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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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Where to Worship
     Church of Christ, 205 Brundrett St., 749-5498. James Bruster, Minister. Sun. 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. Interim pastor Tricia Tedrow. Worship services 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m.
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New ferries make for faster entry to island
     The Port Aransas ferry system recently got two new ferries, and construction of a new headquarters is under way. The new vessels, called the Charles W. Heald and the Michael W. Behrens, began operating last summer. The fleet previously consisted of six vessels. While the older ferries carry 20 cars each, the new ones can hold up to 28 vehicles apiece.
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