Views of the Neighborhood – City Services

~ John W. Howell

My producer and I were discussing the number of services that were available for residents of our city. We have a population of 3,300 and it is amazing the number of services available in Port Aransas. We decided to detail them here. We left off trash and brush collection as well as police and fire since those are available to most cities. We did not include those activities available exclusively to tourists too. I hope you enjoy a recap of those amenities available.

Port Aransas Services

This is our community theater.

The new art center (under construction)

The Museum

The Computer Center.

The weekly newspaper

Chamber of Commerce

Animal rescue

And since the Producer is also involved in Boxer rescue we have extra pictures of dogs…

And these adorable kittens. Our shelter is a no-kill shelter, so all the rescues have an opportunity for a new home.

The Library. (Which is expanding)

A wildlife refuge named Charlie’s Pasture. Here is the pavilion with bay water in the background

The Marine Science Institute

The public pool with new water slide.

Port A parks

Skate park

Port A pParks

Baseball fieldParidise Pond

Paradise Pond

Roberts Point Park

Robert’s Point Park

I.B.Magee Park

I.B. Magee Beach Park

The Birding Center

Marina

The marina

The airport.

65 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – City Services”

  5. You certainly have a lot going on, or at least a lot to choose from, John. Who’s the unwelcome guest at the birding center? Is he there for a snack, or just mugging for the camera? I was disappointed that there were no action shots of you on the new water slide 😏

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  9. Thank you for another lovely Sunday stroll, John. What a marvelous place to live! Except the alligator — Akkk! A little dose of reality?
    That ginger kitten looks like he just can’t wait to get into some fun trouble. A friend for Stella? Wishing you and Molly and the crew a wonderful new week. Mega hugs.

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      1. I can imagine (Both). Crystal’s IBD medicine causes her to have fear aggression. So unfortunately she has to stay an only cat. I was worried about that when Aspen died, but she grieved and then moved on. She seems content enough being an only cat. Happy new week.

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  10. Good morning, John,
    I didn’y know Port A had a theatre. Next time there I need to check what they might be showing.
    Have a great day,
    Pit

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      1. Our Fredericksburg Theatre Company is an amateur theatre, too, but they do a tremendous job and we enjoy their productions ever so much.

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  12. Unbelievable amenities for a small town, John. Port A is a gorgeous spot. Thanks for sharing these great pics. Glad to see the library is expanding to house all of your books!

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  19. I had to laugh at the gator in the birding center! Your community has a LOT of resources for being so small population-wise. Kudos to the city planners!

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  26. Nice to see a park named after me, John. Does anywhere ever get busy? It looks so quiet. I guess the pool will get busy, especially with a new water slide. And that cute airport! I’m guessing they don’t fly directly to the UK from there. 😀

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