2022-03-01
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. Population Port Aransas: 2,904 (2020 census) Registered voters: 3,233 Utilities Natural gas: City of Port Aransas Water/Sewer: […]
Rules foster safety for beach time fun
Certain rules have been put in place to keep the beach in Port Aransas a safe and attractive place to visit. The speed limit on the beach is 15 mph. Offenders could be fined up to $500. Glass bottles are not permitted. The point is to prevent broken glass from littering the sand injuring barefoot folks. Campfires must be contained, […]
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. Community Presbyterian, 113 S . Alister St., 749- 5319. Worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday ; Bible study Thursdays at 3: 30 p. m. in Pollock Center Fellowship Hall. First Baptist, 200 N. Station St., 749- 6479, fbcporta.com. […]
Tourist bureau open to visitors
An overview of this town’s wonders can be found at the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. At the bureau, one can find out about dining, shopping and other things available in Port Aransas and Mustang Island. Friendly, knowledgeable tourism professionals will help you make the most of your island vacation via phone or in an office located […]
Vehicle laws apply to golf carts
For a lot of folks, driving golf carts on city streets is part of the fun of visiting Port Aransas. But, remember: Traffic laws do apply. • The City of Port Aransas has an ordinance that prohibits driving carts on State Highway 361. Alister Street becomes Highway 361 at Avenue G. Operating a golf cart on the highway is dangerous […]
Park offers range of waterfront fun
Athletic fields, playgrounds, fishing and sightseeing are some of the best pleasures to be found at Roberts Point Park in Port Aransas. It is named after the Roberts family, one of the oldest fishing families on Mustang Island. The park sits on a peninsula adjacent to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. It is located next to the famous Port Aransas […]
Community Park is haven for family fun
The Port Aransas Community Park has quite an array of choices for outdoor fun, including attractions such as a pool, a splash park, skate park, a dog park and walking trails. Pool The pool is the ideal place to take a dip without the salt and sand. It also has plenty of shade, lounge chairs, benches, showers, lockers for personal […]
2022 Spring Special Events
March 1………………………………………………….Mardi Gras ParadeThe Gaff, (361) 749-59703………………………………………………..PAGC Style Showportaransasgardenclub.org/14-18…………………………………………………… Spring Break April 2……………………………………………………..Spring FestivalParks and Recreation, 749-41582…………………………………….. Native Plant Sale/SwapKeep Port Aransas Beautiful8-10……………………………………………… Texas SandFesttexassandfest.org10-17…………………………………………………… Holy Week17…………………………………………………… Easter Sunday 14-May1…………………………………… ‘Grumpy Old Man’Port Aransas Community Theatre, (361) 719-603623……………………………………….. Spring Beach CleanupKeep Port Aransas Beautiful May 30……………………………………………………….. Memorial Day Events are subject to change. Watch the weekly edition of the South […]
2022 Spring Regular Even ts
March, April, MayMonday, Wednesday, Friday…………………………………… Adult tennis7:30 a.m., PAHS courts, 749-4861Monday and Wednesday………………………………………… Adult tennis7 p.m., PAHS courts, 749-4861Tuesday……………………………………………………………Yoga with Selena11:30 a.m., Pavilion on Port St., $1 per class2nd Tuesday…………………………. Port Aransas Garden Club meeting10 a.m., Location varies3rd Tuesday…………………………………………….VFW Auxiliary meeting11 a.m.,VFW Post 8967Tuesday, Thursday…….. Wetland Education Center (WEC) Tours10 a.m., UTMSI Visitor Center, 855 East Cotter Ave.Tuesday-Friday,…………………………………………Adult Water Exercise8:30 and 9:30 […]