port aransas: Port Aransas Fishing Guides - Bay and Flats Fishing With Frank Duxstad
- 07/31/09 04:31 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Fishing has lured people to the waters off Mustang Island for generations. There is something for everyone. Some opt to enjoy fishing in the surf or from one of the local piers. Offshore fishing is big business in Port Aransas. Some visitors trailer their boats to town and launch them in search of the elusive schools of fish.
Many seasoned veterans opt to find a Port Aransas fishing guide to help "put them on fish". Frank Duxstad (aka Frankie D) established his guide service in 1990. Frankie D is synonymous with fishing and his charters regularly catch … (0 comments)
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port aransas: Mysterious Tar Balls Come Ashore On Some Texas Beaches
- 07/28/09 03:03 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The coast is clear for now in Port A, but some South Texas Beaches have seen tar balls come ashore during the past week. Large oil/tar blobs were a nuisance on S Padre Island late last week. As the Brownsville Herald reports, all remnants have since been removed.
Smaller two to three inch diameter blobs were seen at the Padre Island National Seashore on Sunday. The Corpus Christi Caller Times reports that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has clean up crews working on the beaches.
The City of Port Aransas was notified yesterday by the GLO … (5 comments)
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port aransas: Listing: 2525 S Eleventh, Unit #36 - Port Aransas, TX
- 07/28/09 12:40 AM
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port aransas: Listing: 2525 S Eleventh, Unit #24 - Port Aransas, TX
- 07/24/09 03:44 AM
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port aransas: Tour The 2009 Southern Living Idea House In Port Aransas Texas
- 07/22/09 01:47 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Southern Living chose the new Mustang Island beachfront development Cinnamon Shore as the site for their new idea house. The home has been open for public tours since early June and has proven to be a popular stop for Port Aransas visitors.
Now you can visit the home in the latest issue of Southern Living or online to see wonderful photos and get design ideas and style tips.
Last month I posted a sneak peek video tour of the home. If you missed it, the story and video are available at Port Aransas Real Estate online.
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port aransas: Port Aransas Summer Tourism Is Setting Records
- 07/19/09 12:54 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - While many vacation destinations are struggling due to the challenging national economy, more and more people are coming to play in "Port A" this summer. That was especially evident during the recent July 4th Holiday Weekend.
In a recent story in the Port Aransas South Jetty newspaper, local business owners were asked about the July 4th weekend. Their answers tell the story: "slammed" "phenomenal" "heavier than last year" "very strong" "record sales" "we're lucky here" and many more. The entire article is available here. For more information on the Port Aransas tourism industry, visit the Chamber … (2 comments)
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port aransas: Mustang Island Offshore Wind Farm Lease Awarded By Texas GLO
- 07/18/09 01:03 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced in a Press Release on Thursday that a newly formed company Baryonyx successfully won the bidding for two offshore wind farm leases. The leases are located off the coasts of Mustang Island and South Padre Island and could become the biggest offshore wind farms in the nation.
The Corpus Christi Caller Times reported that the 500+ foot tall wind turbines would be visible from the shore of Mustang Island.
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port aransas: Cornyn Announces $7.2 Million Grant For New Port Aransas Ferry Boat
- 07/15/09 03:47 AM
WASHINGTON— The Texas Department of Transportation will receive a federal grant worth $7,200,000 to purchase a new ferry boat for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Tuesday. The new ferry boat will allow for expanded passenger and vehicle ferry service between Port Aransas and the mainland.
“This new boat will improve ferry service by allowing for expanded operations and reducing delays in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel,” Sen. Cornyn said. “Ferry service provides a critical connection to the mainland and the fastest evacuation route for area residents during a hurricane. In addition, this transportation link is important … (5 comments)
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port aransas: Going Alamo: Why jobs and companies are flocking to a big small-government state
- 07/14/09 06:23 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Governor Rick Perry's office just posted an article online that was reprinted with permission from the National Review. If you are a resident of the Lone Star State, you have reason to be proud. A few excerpts are below and the complete article can be found here.
If you want to know where the future is headed, look where the people are going. And if you want to know where the people are going, check with U-Haul. Here's an interesting indicator, first noted by the legendary economist Arthur Laffer: Renting a 26-foot U-Haul truck to go from … (0 comments)
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port aransas: Port Aransas Hosts Largest Saltwater Fishing Tournament In Texas
- 07/13/09 01:22 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The oldest and largest saltwater fishing tournament on the Texas coast took place this weekend. The 74th Annual Deep Sea Roundup brought record crowds and perhaps a few record fish. The Corpus Christi Caller Times Michelle Christenson captured the event with some great photos that are posted at Caller.com
The tournament is sponsored by the Port Aransas Boatmen with proceeds going to youth-related activities and scholarships for Port Aransas High School Graduates.
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port aransas: Port Aransas Will Be Home For New $19.5M Marine Research Facility
- 07/04/09 03:29 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Plans were recently announced for a three-story, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly research facility on the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) campus. The building will be headquarters for the Mission Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) and provide additional offices and labs for UTMSI. Construction is expected to start later this year and will take 15 months to complete. Details are available in this Corpus Christi Caller Times article.
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port aransas: 60,000 to 80,000 People Expected On Mustang Island This Weekend
- 07/03/09 01:24 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Mustang Island continues to be a popular vacation destination. This July 4th Holiday Weekend is no exception. Local law enforcement officials told the Corpus Christi Caller Times "between 60,000 to 80,000 visitors are expected in Port Aransas." The hotels and condos are booked solid.
If you are headed to Port A this weekend, you are urged to pack some patience. You will be here along with 79,999 of your closest friends. Ferry lines will be long and the route over the JFK Causeway onto Padre Island will be backed up on Saturday. Locals will tell you that … (5 comments)
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port aransas: Limited Time 50% Price Drop On Port Aransas Arnold Palmer Golf Course Lots
- 06/30/09 02:45 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Craig Millard and Sunny Castor (Principals with the Newport Dunes Golf Course at Newport Beach and Golf Development) made major announcements tonight at a meeting with members of the local real estate community.
A new incentive program includes three local builders that will be starting homes, condos and town homes on golf course lots. Details to follow on the floor plans and pricing.
For a very limited time, residential lots adjoining the new Arnold Palmer Signature Course now start at $120k. This offer will end soon and without advance notice.
The links course has been open since … (1 comments)
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port aransas: The Texas Beach Watch Program
- 06/29/09 02:38 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Planning a trip to the beach this Summer Season? Now you can check beach conditions online at TexasBeachWatch.com courtesy of the Texas General Land Office.
Each year Americans make 910 million trips to coastal areas and spend $44 billion. In Texas, beaches consistently rank among the state's top tourist destinations. As a way of protecting swimmers and environmental health, Texas implemented the Texas Beach Watch Program.
I am happy to report that the monitoring stations in Port Aransas and on Mustang Island indicate a green light and are currently being enjoyed by thousands of visitors.
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port aransas: Southern Living Posts Sneak Peak Of Cinnamon Shore "Tarpon Run Idea House"
- 06/28/09 01:13 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - One of the two 2009 Southern Living "Idea Houses" is located in Cinnamon Shore on Mustang Island. The home tours began earlier this month and visitors are able to see first hand what will appear in the next few issues of Southern Living Magazine. Take a sneak peak of the Tarpon Run Idea House with Decorating Editor Jennifer Berno.
If you missed my previous post with details on the home and tours, it is available at Port Aransas Real Estate.
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port aransas: NEW - Port Aransas Real Estate Webinars
- 06/26/09 10:37 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Announcing new Real Estate Webinars designed to help buyers with information on the real estate market in Port Aransas.
Port Aransas Real Estate 101 Thinking about buying a condo, home or residential lot in Port Aransas? Join in online for a free 30 minute market overview. I'll show tips on how to find properties online. We'll review new developments in the area and answer your questions about property ownership in Port Aransas. This is a "no strings attached" opportunity to learn more about the local market and tips to save you time and money. Wed, July 8, … (0 comments)
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port aransas: Port Aransas Will Receive Funds For Maintaining Public Beaches
- 06/23/09 02:37 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - There is cause for celebration. It was reported yesterday that Governor Perry has signed into law HB 2276 which amends the State Tax Code to include Port Aransas along with Galveston and South Padre Island in the cities to which special state hotel tax allocations apply.
Simply put, Port A will now receive a portion of the State's Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue to clean and maintain public beaches. This will provide an ongoing revenue stream that will help the City fund beach maintenance operations and assist with erosion response projects. Initial estimates suggest that this could … (1 comments)
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port aransas: Port Aransas Visitor's Guide
- 06/22/09 12:43 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Planning a trip to Port A? If so, you'll want to check out the definitive resource on all things Port Aransas and Mustang Island. The Port Aransas South Jetty Newspaper publishes a visitor guide four times per year.
The guide contains plenty of useful information on places to stay, eat and shop. The map provides a detailed look at the city and points of interest. Check out the Port Aransas Visitor's Guide online or download the pdf version of the Summer 2009 issue.
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port aransas: Texas Governor Signs "Coastal Friendly" Windstorm Insurance Bill
- 06/21/09 03:34 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Coastal residents are breathing a sigh of relief. Proposed changes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) that were being discussed at the beginning of the 81st Legislative Session were punitive to say the least. In the end, a ten-member Conference Committee found a compromise that some are calling a major victory for the coast. The Corpus Christi Caller Times has a good editorial on the process and AP reports that the Governor has signed the bill into law.
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port aransas: Nueces County Is Named "Birdiest" County On The Gulf Coast
- 06/16/09 01:18 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Corpus Christi Caller Times reported yesterday that we remain one of the "birdiest" places in the US.
"Local birders from the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend Audubon Society counted 217 species in Corpus Christi within a three-day period, down from 241 spotted in 2008. San Diego, Calif., placed second with 198 species counted. Nueces County was named the Birdiest Coastal County with 238 species spotted, down from 253 spotted last year."
Nature tourism has been on the rise in Port Aransas. The local Chamber of Commerce features a dedicated section of their website to offer information on local birding sites. Check out the Port Aransas … (3 comments)
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PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Fishing has lured people to the waters off Mustang Island for generations. There is something for everyone. Some opt to enjoy fishing in the surf or from one of the local piers. Offshore fishing is big business in Port Aransas. Some visitors trailer their boats to town and launch them in search of the elusive schools of fish.
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