Port Aransas is located on Mustang Island, across Aransas Bay from the city of Aransas Pass, and within Nueces County, Texas. Prior to the coming of the Europeans, the island was inhabited by the Karankawa Indians, who lived along the Gulf Coast from Galveston Bay to Corpus Christi. Its history also includes pirates, including Captain Jean Lafitte. Currently, the island is a popular spot for tourists.
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Located on West Cotter Street, on the waterfront of Port Aransas, Texas, the Back Porch Bar features a live music calendar. Its location, hours of operation, and a schedule of events are featured.
http://www.pabackporchbar.com/
Learn about city notices, departments, news, facilities and municipal government.
http://www.cityofportaransas.org/
Features a full-service grocery and merchandise store in Port Aransas, Texas. Its location and hours of operation are posted, and local customers may also shop online with local delivery or pickup.
http://www.familycenteriga.com/
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau
Providing information about places to go and things to do as well as places to stay and attractions in Port Aransas and Mustang Island.
http://www.portaransas.org/
The online edition of this print publication includes a guide to the Port Aransas, Texas region, with suggestions on shopping, dining and entertainment venues, fishing and boating opportunities, accommodations, real estate, financial, and other products and services, as well as an island agenda, opinion, video, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.portasouthjetty.com/
Realtor Keith McMullen offers properties available for sale, news about local property development, tips for buyers and sellers, information about his background and more.
http://www.texasislandproperties.com
