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The Flats INSIDE: Area Maps School Info City Info Fishing Locally Visitor Info A GUIDE TO: Aransas Pass Ingleside Ingleside on the Bay Surrounding Counties Published Oct. 31, 2019 The Aransas Pass Progress The Ingleside Index www.aransaspassprogress.com

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Letter from the Publisher

Welcome to the Fall/Winter edition of “The Flats” Visitors Guide. The Progress/Index has combined The Flats and North Bay Attractions into one publication titled The Flats Visitors Guide.

We talk about all the fishing there is to do around the area, what you can catch, size limits and everything you can do when you are out for a day of fishing our great bays.

We also have maps of Aransas Pass and Ingleside.

We tell you why our cities are so popu-

lar and all the fun things to do other than fish. We also are giving you a look at our school districts and what they have to offer.

If you like to go birding we have a list of most all of the birds in the area. We list a lot of the places to stay overnight and most of the local eateries.

If needed you can hire a guide to take you out fishing and there are also kayaks that can be used for fishing or sight seeing. There are a lot of things to do in our area, just ask someone from

around here and they will give you a list of things to do and see.

Our edition can be seen on our website plus you can look at each page on the Progress/Index

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Our website addresses are www. aransaspassprogress.com and www. inglesideindex.com Come to visit and stay as long as you wish.

John D. Bowers - Publisher

The Aransas Pass Progress and The Ingleside Index The Flats Fall/Winter 2018 Publisher John Bowers Editor Sabrina Hutton Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Maricela Benavidez Contributing Writer Donna Woolston Circulation Cheri Williams Fish Photos Redfish/Spotted Seatrout - Chris's Marine Flounder - Captain Kade Shaw Office 346 S. Houston Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 Contact publisher@aransaspassprogress.com editor@aransaspassprogress.com 361-758-5391 aransaspassprogress.com Connect facebook.com/ProgressIndex @progressindexnewspaper in Instagram @ProgressIndexTX on Twitter

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The accessibility of fishing in and near Aransas Pass and Ingleside is abundant, with numerous locations from which to choose.

Steadman’s Flats, from which this publication gets its name, is an area located between the Intracoastal Waterway and Morris and Cummings Cut near Aransas Pass, The Flats offer an extensive grass flat that features sandy potholes and deep water borders on all sides.

Primarily known as a redfish haven, its quick access to deep water makes it a good spot for am-

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bushing trout and flounder as well.

The City of Aransas Pass, known as Harbor City, is located at the intersection of two major waterways – Laguna Madre and Redfish Bay. Aransas Pass has a rich history in the development of the Coastal Bend’s fishing industry. The Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) is intersected by the Aransas Shrimp Channel, giving Aransas Pass access to some fishing in the Coastal Bend in every direction.

The primary fishing area is Redfish

Fishing the Area Bay, also called Bird Island. The bay is a triangular-shaped area between Aransas Pass, which borders it on the north, and Port Aransas.

To the south is the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Redfish Bay is actually a complex of islands, grass flats, and channels with the only deep water located on its southern edge next to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

The grassy flats around Bird Island in the upper portion of Redfish Bay produce redfish and trout throughout the year.

The 14,000 acres of fragile grass flats is a rich generator of nutrients for all of the area bay systems and has been designated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a State Scientific Area.

Since 2006, the area has been designated as a no-prop zone which makes it illegal to run a boat through the seagrass in a way that would cause them to be uprooted.

The restriction does not prohibit access by boats or going through the area as long as the grass is not disturbed.

To be in com-

pliance with the Seagrass regulation, boaters can drift through the area using a push pole or electric trolling motor.

The Aransas Channel is also known as the Shrimp Channel or the Shrimp Boat Channel due to the fact it was the main path for the massive gulf shrimp boat fleet housed at Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass.

In addition to being a prime navigation feature of the Redfish Bay complex, fishing along various grassy shores and cuts off of

the channel produce trout, redfish, flounder, drum and just about anything else the area has to offer.

Ingleside is actually two communities on the north side of Corpus Christi Bay. Ingleside by the Bay is a small water front community south of the city.

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Red drum, commonly called redfish, is a bay fish known for it is aggressive fight when hooked, and for also for its edibility.

Many guided fishing trips focus on catching redfish which attracts anglers from around the world to the area.

The redfish’s most distinguishing mark is one large black spot on the upper part of the tail base.

It is not uncommon to see multiple spots, but one having no spots is extremely rare.

Scientists believe the black spot

The most frequently caught game fish in local waters is the Speckled Trout, known by the scientific community as the Spotted Seatrout, and locally referred to simply as a “trout” or a “spec.”

The seatrout is not actually a trout, but a member of

near the tail helps fool predators into attacking the red drum’s tail instead of its head, which allows the fish to escape.

The daily bag limit for the red drum is three for keepers which must be a minimum length of 20 inches and maximum of 28 inches.

During a license year, one red drum over the maximum length limit may be kept if a properly completed Red Drum Tag is attached to the fish.

When a license is purchased, the buyer also receives one Bonus Red Drum Tag.

the drum family.

It is an aggressive feeder and will often school in large numbers, which is great for anglers.

Speckled trout are found throughout the Coastal Bend. On warm, sunny days, trout can be found around bait fish

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These yearly tags are in addition to the daily bag limit.

For the first three years of its life, a redfish lives in the bays or near passes.

It then moves from the bays to the Gulf of Mexico.

As the large adults move to the gulf, possibly for spawning, it is known as

the “bull red run.”

The young redfish feeds on small crabs, shrimp and marine worms. As they mature, crabs and shrimp con-

tinue to be part of their diet with the addition of small fish, which is why anglers use shrimp, crab, and mullet as bait.

Spotted Seatrout which stay in shallow water as they prefer shallow b a y s w i t h oyster reefs or shallow grass beds.

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deeper cuts or chan nels , up estuarial rivers a n d i n t o t h e Gulf when t e m peratures drop or a lack of rainfall

Anglers who want to use artificial lures often choose small spoons which can be used in shallow water, and weedless ones in heavy or floating seagrass.

Floating or shallow-running fish plugs are often used over the grass flats.

Shrimp-like plastic worms and jigs are also popular.

If bait is in a column of water, the redfish will take advantage of the opportunity, but in general they are bottom feeders.

If they are feeding in shallow waters with heads down in

the seagrass, their tail may be above the surface of the water. This is known as “tailing.” They are often found in water so shallow their backs are exposed while they are swimming.

During cold spells, redfish may be found in tidal creeks and rivers since they can also live in freshwater.

The skill involved and the excitement of catching redfish has led to the establishment of several fishing tournament trails specifically to test angler’s skill in catching the prized redfish.

cause a rise in salinity in the bays. The temperatures drop during the winter months and bring cold, cloudy days, at which time bait fish move to deeper water so the trout follow them.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sets the daily bag limits for

seatrout, and the limits vary in different parts of the Gulf Coast (see the chart on page 26).

Because of its relative abundance, excellent flaky meat, and good flavor, speckled trout are popular not only as a sport fish, but also as table fare.

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Coastal Bend waters are home to the southern flounder, a unique game fish highly-sought after for it’s edibility and the unique techniques used to catch it.

The flounder swims near the bottom of the bay, parallel to the bottom, and uses its camouflage to ambush prey from drop offs, current swept points, and by burying itself in the sandy flats.

Due to the fact they spend their life on the bottom of the bay and gulf, adult flounder’s eyes are on the same side of their head.

They are not born

Flounder

this way, however, as when they are smaller than a half-inch long, their right eye begins migrating to the other side of their head.

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right side of a flounder’s body is rarely exposed to sunlight, it turns white.

Flounder can tolerate a variety of salinity levels, but the largest populations will b e

inch i n length, both eyes are on the same side of their head.

The left side then begins turning dark to blend in with the bottom. Since the

found in moderately saline waters. Coastal Bend bays have a prolific population of flounder from the month of March through December. This is

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the time the larger female flounder come into the bays to feed after spawning.

Mostly all flounder caught in the bay system are female, as the smaller males tend to stay in the Gulf of Mexico all year.

Male flounder only grow to about 12 inches long, but the females that roam the bay system can grow up to 25 inches.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sets the daily bag limits for seatrout, and the limits vary in different parts of the Gulf Coast (see the chart on page 26).

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Licenses Needed to Fish in Area Waters

Fishing regulations in the State of Texas are set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) which designates everyone 17 years of age or older must carry a valid driver’s license or personal identification card issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety when fishing, with some exceptions.

A valid fishing license with a freshwater or saltwater endorsement is required to

take fish, mussels, clams, crayfish or other aquatic life in the public waters of Texas.

The first Saturday in June of each year is the annual Free Fishing Day and no person is required to have a fishing license while fishing on that day.

A fishing license is not required if fishing from the bank in a state park or in waters completely enclosed by a state park.

All other fish-

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year, with the exception of lifetime licenses and ones purchased for a specific number of days,Recreational fishing licenses and endorsements are available at approximately 1,800 locations throughout the state in addition to the offices listed.

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895-4248) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (closed Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays), or log on to www.tpwd. texas.gov/licenses/ online_sales.

For complete information about licenses and regulations, go to https://tpwd.texas. gov/publications/ pwdpubs/media/ cs_bk_l2000_820. pdf for a copy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Outdoor Annual.

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Taqueria Mexico 936 W. Wheeler Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 226-3116 The Donut Palace 103 W. Cleveland Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-6111 The Fisherman’s Daughter 3714 FM 1069 Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 226-3736 Whataburger, Inc. 2737 W. Wheeler Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-8700 INGLESIDE Asian Garden 2731 W. Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-7778 Aztec Coffee 2793 Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 445-8254 Blackbeard’s Too 428 Wood Haven Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-0393 Carrie’s Grill & Treats 2826 Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-1747 City Cafe and Bar Mexican Restaurant 2390 State Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 238-4579 Coffee N More 2291 Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-3201

Dairy Queen 2611 State Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-2506

Floyd’s Ranch House 2144 State Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-3511 Good N Crisp Chicken 107 N. Ave. B Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-3659 Granny’s Tamales Too 2814 W. Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 854-1400 Little I’s Snow Cones & Treats 3019 Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 238-2081 New Star Chinese Buffet 2448 State Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-7949 Pizza Hut 2661 State Highway 361 Suite A Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 758-2813 Sonic Drive-In 2250 State Highway 361, Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 775-2200 Subway 2450 State Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 www.subway.com (361) 776-0588 Taco Bell 2494 State Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 775-0039 Terry’s Thai Cafe

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2700 Main St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-3303 Whataburger 2474 W. Wheeler Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-3281 PORTLAND Applebee’s 1820 U.S. Highway 181 Portland, TX 78374 (361) 643-2489 Bloom City Coffee Co. Inside HEB Portland, TX 78374 (361) 463-1638 Chicken Express 1700 U.S. Highway 181 Frontage Portland, TX 78374 (361) 704-6817 Chili’s Grill & Bar 2010 U.S. Highway 181 North Portland, TX 78374 (361) 777-0100 China Wall Supper Buffet 1016 U.S. Highway 181 Frontage #C Portland, TX 78374 (361) 777-1688

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The Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce was chartered in 1937 and Mr. Carl Houghton served as the first President.

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We stock a wide range of Mercury marine engines including new and reconditioned engines, parts, oils, lubrications and accessories to suit every water craft.

Our sales staff is truly dedicated to guiding you towards

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We use our vast amount of experience to educate you on what you need in a boat to accomplish your goals and dreams on the water.

Whether its designing a custom new boat or searching for the perfect pre-owned boat, you can rest assured you are always in goods hands with each of our sales staff.

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From business cards to signs, and all small business and personal print projects in between, we've got your back with our full-service printing capabilities.

Need to ship something? We offer custom packing and shipping options through UPS, FedEx, US Postal Service and DHL, so you can always choose what

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See why PostNet is your one stop shop for reliable print, design, and shipping solutions. Put simply, our bottom line is built around helping other succeed, and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

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Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Our service department is dedicated to providing the best service possible in all areas we service.

Our service areas include engine service, servicing existing rigging, adding new rigging, servicing existing electronics, adding new electronics and many more.

Your satisfaction is our only goal. We are your one stop

shop for anything boat related.

Hope you will stop in and pay us a visit!

Located at 1213 W. Wheeler Ave., Aransas Pass, Texas 78336.

To contact, call 361-758-8486 or visit chrismarineboats. com.

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Craig’s Tire Service Alignments, Inspections, C.V. Joint, Brakes, Tires Craig Fraser # Emilio Garza

121 West Market · Rockport, TX

361-729-3909

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Bakery Cafe

The Bakery Cafe has been in business since 1929.

They are open Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5:30

a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are located at 434 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336. To contact, call 361-

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758-3511.

They have a variety of breakfast and lunch/dinner food, including seafood, steaks and Mexican food.

The Bead Studio

The Bead Studio offers readers a place to hang out, create and socialize with other who share their passion for beading.

We provide everything you need for your jewelry designs. Call to set

a time with an instructor for you and friends. Come hang out when you are not at the beach.

Located at 812 Henderson St., Rockport, TX 78382.

Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To contact, you can call 361-4501400, email thebeadstudio@yahoo. com or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/beadstudiotexas.

The Portland Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that assesses the needs of local business owners and executives. Our programs, products and events are created to deliver the strategic business solutions our members need.

The Portland Chamber has 300+ members, 80 percent are small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. So what is the Chamber? We are your business solutions partner, specializing in tools to help you grow your business.

Core Competencies •Strengthening our Local Economy •Promoting the Community •Providing Networking Opportunities •Representing the

Interest of Business with Government •Build Community Leadership and Development Mission Statement: To promote a business, tourism and family friendly environment encouraging dynamic growth for Portland.

Funding The Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by annual investments paid by member businesses. We are a 501(c)6 non-profit, not a government agency. While the Portland Chamber works with the City of Portland to make our community a great place to do business and to live, we are not a division of the City.

Membership Membership in the Portland Chamber of Commerce is

open to all businesses that are willing to voluntarily invest annually in its operation. Benefits of membership include opportunities to network with other business people, increase your corporate visibility, be visible in the community, access valuable information, receive discounts from other members and receive heightened credibility within the Business Community.

Organization The Chamber is a business organization comprised of business leaders who work to improve our local community and the Portland trade area's business climate. We are not a government or city agency. Our volunteer board of directors governs the Chamber, and a pro-

Portland Chamber of Commerce

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Ron Hoover RV & Marine of Rockport

Ron Hoover RV & Marine is a family owned business with over 30 years’ experience. We have grown to become Texas's largest boat and RV dealer with locations in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Donna, Galveston, Houston, La Marque, Lake Conroe, and Rockport. Our product lines include Bluewave, Carolina Skiff, Majek, Crevalle, Epic, Fountain, Sea Chaser and Cape Horn center console bay boats. We carry fish & ski boats, deck boats, runabouts, bass boats, offshore boats and pontoons from famous names like Hurricane, Crownline, Vexus, and Silverwave. We can repower your

existing boat too with a new Suzuki or Evinrude Outboard motor.

Our product lines for RVs include Forest River brand motorhomes such as Georgetown, FR3, Concord, Orion, Sunseeker, Prism, and Freelander. Our motor home line-up is completed with Pleasure-Way and Regency class B vans.

Our fifth wheel and travel trailer lines are Big Country, Big Horn, Columbus, Cruiser, Cameo, Cricket, Elk Ridge, Jayco, Jay Flight, Jay Feather, Landmark, Milestone, Palomini, Imagine, Sprinter, Sundance, Sunset Trail, Outback, Momentum, Road Warrior, Reflection,

Riverstone, Puma, Trail Runner, Trailmaster, Transcend, Flagstaff, Hideout, Laredo, Solitude, Solaire, Springdale, Viking, and Vintage.

We have the park trailers and popups too. We usually have over 1,200 pieces of inventory so chances are we have the right one for you. We hope you will take the time to visit us soon!

Ron Hoover was also listed as one of the top 50 dealers in North America this year.

Located at 1510 W. Market St, Rockport, Texas 78382.

Contact 361-7299695. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

fessional staff runs its day-to-day operations. The effectiveness of the Chamber as an organization is entirely dependent upon the support and involvement of its membership.

Community Involvement The work of the Chamber is to strengthen our community by identifying both existing and forthcoming needs, problems, and opportunities.

The Chamber seeks to develop solutions by forming committees representing our members to help the Chamber staff imple-

ment and achieve its goals. The Chamber regularly reviews its programs, goals and results to ensure our community the kind of healthy environment to promote prosperity and continued growth.

Things to Do in Portland Fishing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Dog Park, Skate Park, Farmers Market, Veterans Memorial, Movie Theater and more!

Events Windfest - A small event of a few arts, crafts and live music called Port-

land Pioneer Days has swelled into a 4 day, fun-filled family event.

Live music, a talent show, carnival rides; games, a marketplace, parade, a cook-off, horseshoe tournament, washer tournament, Dachshund Dash & “All Dog” Costume Parade, and children’s activities are just a sampling of what this annual event has to offer.

Come celebrate family and community as the saltwater breeze blows onto the shores of the Texas Gulf Coast at Windfest!

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Mickey’s Bar & Grill

By Donna Woolston Contributing Writer

Mickey’s Bar and Grill in Aransas Pass, an eatery with marina views and outdoor seating, is the setting for a story of friendship.

Mickey Hampton and Randy Matthews met in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, but their friendship was developed in Aransas Pass.

Matthews, the current owner, recalled becoming friends with Hampton, “It was the ‘70s.

He had a bait stand here, but he was a utilities contractor.

He would call my company when he needed heavy equip-

ment, like a backhoe.

I would make sure it got down here.And then we just hit it off.

We fished together for 20 years.”

Hampton was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away in 1996.

Hampton’s wife hated mosquitoes and fishing and he didn’t want her to “have to deal with a bait stand” after his passing. He asked his 20-year fishing buddy to buy the bait stand. So, Matthews bought the bait stand as a way to help his friend.

Matthews said he continued to call the bait stand “Mickey’s” to honor his friend.

Then, he decided to

start making breakfast burritos to sell to the fishermen who were his customers. Then more people, who weren’t bait stand customers, came to buy the burritos.

“At first, I just wanted to keep the bait stand alive in Mickey’s honor,” Matthews said. “But, I decided to roll the dice and we started making burgers. Really good burgers.

Then we just kept expanding.”

Mickey’s now has a full kitchen and menu, lower and upper decks with seating, and an RV park.

“It’s all still named after Mickey. And his grandkids and great

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grandkids come to eat.”

Like many Aransas Pass businesses and residents, Mickey’s Bar and Grill suffered damage in Hurricane Harvey.

Matthews said when he first saw the devastation after the storm, he felt despair.

“It took the fire out of my butt,” he said. “At first, I thought we couldn’t recover. But then we just got to work.”

Mickey’s Bar and Grill didn’t lose any employees in the Harvey aftermath.

Matthews paid them to help with the cleanup and repair of the building and property. “Even if they could just sweep

up, everyone stayed and helped,” he explained.

Matthews continued, “I don’t mean there’s anything cool about a hurricane, but it was cool to see the community work together. I have great employees and it was cool to see them work hard to bring back Mickey’s.”

Although there was still work to be done, the bar and grill reopened two weeks after landfall.

“It aged me to see all that. It lowered my energy level. In a way it’s been two years of hell. Nothing cool about it. But, I am proud of Mickey’s and the employees,” Matthews said.

Mickey’s Bar and Grill never advertised, but the restaurant is popular with locals and tourists.

Fishers and fishing guides are regular customers.

Mickey’s kitchen uses original recipes and makes everything to order.

“Nothing is premade or frozen.

Sometimes that means service is slow. But the service is good,” Matthews explained.

Matthews concluded by praising his employees.

“I have been fortunate. They are all great and I couldn’t have done any of this without them,” he said.

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The food at Mickey’s Bar and Grill is never pre-made or frozen, but some customers have to be reminded not to share it with seagulls.

Tourists and locals alike love to come to Mickey’s. This family came from Huntsville for a track meet and chose Mickey’s for lunch. Richard and Carol Pifer are Rockport residents who don’t tire of the food or the view. Mickey’s Bar and Grill has views of a marina

from its upper deck.

Ashley and Trish are waitstaff employees at Mickey’s Bar and Grill. The owner, Randy Matthews has high praise for his staff. “I couldn’t do it without them,” he said.

The sign at the entrance to the bar and grill still says “Mickey’s.” It honors Mickey Hampton, the owner of the bait stand which stood in the same location.

Photos by Donna Woolston

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Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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San Patricio County Navigation District Marina

The San Patricio County Navigation District Marina is a gateway to Redfish Bay and is located 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico in the Harbor City of Aransas Pass at 426 Ransom Road.

Covered and uncovered boat

slips are available for fishing boats, sailboats, yachts, sports fishing boats, and commercial vessels.

These marina areas have security lights and fences.

Parking, water and electricity are included.

The Aransas Pass Yacht Club’s home is at the west end of the marina.

On the east is the Joe Narvaez Recreational Park with boat ramps, docks, a covered shelter, a fishing pier, and a nature observation pier.

Aransas Autoplex

ARANSAS AUTOPLEX IS COMMITTED TO YOU! This is our mission, with a 80-year Family Owned Advantage: Our Mission: Quality, Passion, Commitment QUALITY: At Aransas Autoplex, the quality of product and customer service is what we value! Were composed of top-quality brands that stand out among others in the automotive industry.

For over 80 years, we've been providing the greater South Texas area with the same high level of service that we vow to continue for decades to come. That is the 80 year advantage.

PASSION: We share your passion for what you drive. Whether that means getting excited about your drive to work, being proud to be the family chauffeur, or being seen when it counts.

We go that extra mile with you because we are as excited as you are about your vehicle.

With Aransas Autoplex, you're not just buying or servicing a vehicle, you're being welcomed into a family. That's something we're very passionate about.

C O M M I TMENT: At Aransas Autoplex our priority is finding you the vehicle that fits your style and personal

needs throughout its lifetime. Our Dealership and its’ employees are committed to providing all our customers with the first rate-service and a knowledge base that is second to none.

Aransas Autoplex is located at 2352 West Wheeler Ave., Aransas Pass, TX 78336.

The sales department is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The service and parts department is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sales can be contacted at 361332-4066 and service can be contacted at 361-332-4265.

Coastal Pharmacy

Coastal Pharmacy is a fast, friendly, local independent pharmacy that has been serving Ingleside and surrounding areas since September of 2018.

They accept Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. They sell and deliver prescriptions, over the counter medications and medical equipment.

Delivery is free.

The pharmacy is open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is located at 2334 TX 361 Ste. 178 in Ingleside.

A small children’s play area and restroom facilities are also in this part of the marina.

The center of the marina includes RV sites, boat ramps, fish cleaning tables, and a bait stand.

Mickey’s, a burger and seafood specialty restaurant with full bar, rises above the marine to offer a view of Redfish Bay. The facility also features an on-site casual restaurant and bar - Mickey’s, which serves the best seafood and

burgers around and features a great view.

In the 1950s, the San Patricio County commissioners court and the voters approved the creation of Navigation District No. 1, leading to the construction of what is now the current marina.

The West Marina, which now consists of covered boat slips, was constructed using bond monies.

A second bond issue was passed by the voters in the late 1990s which

allowed a marina office and the East Marina to be developed. Recently, marina expenses are covered by marina, thus no more tax money has been needed to support the marinas.

The San Patricio County Navigation District is led by a board of directors who are appointed by the San Patricio county judge and commissioners.

For more information, call (361) 758-1890 or come see the beautiful facility.

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eliv ery

Come see our pharmacists Suite: 2334 Hwy 361 Suite 178 Ingleside, Tx 78362 Fast - Friendly - Independent Idana Merrick RPH Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sebastion Morón-Pharm D Phone: (361) 238-4276 Fred Morón Pharm D Joy Walker CPHT

We accept Medicare, Medicaid & most private insurance.

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Common Loon

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Birding List for the Area

Northern Pintail

Red-throated Loon

Blue-winged Teal

Bald Eagle Northern Harrier

Pied-billed Grebe

Northern Shoveler

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Horned Grebe

Semipalmated Plover Killdeer

Dowitcher

Snowy Owl

Common Snipe

Northern Hawk Owl

American Woodcock

Barred Owl

Greater Yellowlegs American Wigeon

Cooper’s Hawk

Red-necked Grebe Double-crested Cormorant

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Lesser Yellowlegs Redhead

Northern Goshawk

Ring-necked Duck

Red-shouldered Hawk

Canvasback Duck

Least Bittern

Greater Scaup

Great Gray Owl Boreal Owl

Solitary Sandpiper

American Bittern

Wilson’s Phalarope Red-necked Phalarope

Spotted Sandpiper

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Bonaparte’s Gull Broad-winged Hawk

Whimbrel Ring-billed Gull

Common Nighthawk

Herring Gull

Whip-poor-will

Thayer’s Gull

Chimney Swift

Iceland Gull

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Upland Sandpiper Great Blue Heron

Lesser Scaup

Red-tailed Hawk

Green Heron

Ruddy Duck

Rough-legged Hawk

Ruddy Turnstone

Black-crowned Night Heron

Red Knot

Long-tailed Duck American Kestrel

Sanderling

Black Scoter Trumpeter Swan

Glaucous Gull Merlin

Western Sandpiper

Surf Scoter Tundra Swan Mute Swan

Peregrine Falcon White-winged Scoter

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Spruce Grouse Least Sandpiper

Snow Goose

Common Goldeneye

Brant

Wood Duck Green-winged Teal American Black Duck

Great Black-backed Gull Lesser Blackbacked Gull

Ruffed Grouse Virginia Rail

White-rumped Sandpiper

Sora

Bairds Sandpiper

Bufflehead Canada Goose

Belted Kingfisher

Hooded Merganser

Sandhill Crane

Common Merganser

Common Moorhen

Pectoral Sandpiper

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Downy Woodpecker

Franklins Gull Caspian Tern

Hairy Woodpecker

Common Tern Black Tern

Three-toed Woodpecker

Rock Dove

Black-backed Woodpecker

Dunlin Mourning Dove

Red-breasted Merganser

Mallard

American Coot Black-bellied Plover

Turkey Vulture Gadwall Osprey

Lesser Golden Plover

Stilt Sandpiper Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Black-billed Cuckoo

Red-bellied Woodpecker Northern Flicker

Great Horned Owl Short-billed

Pileated

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Woodpecker Olive-sided Flycatcher Eastern Wood-Pewee

Birding List for the Area Con't Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee Boreal Chickadee

Northern Mockingbird

Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Snow Bunting Scarlet Tanager

Cape May Warbler

Bobolink Northern Cardinal

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Bohemian Waxwing

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Cedar Waxwing

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Indigo Bunting

Alder Flycatcher

White-breasted Nuthatch

Least Flycatcher

Brown Creeper

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Northern Shrike Loggerhead Shrike Willow Flycatcher

House Wren

Eastern Phoebe

Winter Wren

European Starling

Black-throated Green Warbler Blackburnian Warbler

Solitary Vireo Great Crested Flycatcher

Sedge Wren

Eastern Kingbird Western Kingbird

Golden-crowned Kinglet Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Northern Roughwinged Swallow

Eastern Bluebird Veery Gray-cheeked Thrush

Rusty Blackbird

American Tree Sparrow

Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird Northern Oriole

Field Sparrow

Pine Grosbeak

Harris Sparrow

Purple Finch

Vesper Sparrow

House Finch

Black and White Warbler

Savannah Sparrow

Red Crossbill

American Redstart

Fox Sparrow

White-winged Crossbill

Ovenbird

Song Sparrow

Bay-breasted Warbler Blackpoll Warbler

Red-eyed Vireo

Purple Martin Tree Swallow

Eastern Meadowlark

Clay-coloured Sparrow

Palm Warbler Yellow-throated Vireo

Red-winged Blackbird

Brewer’s Blackbird

Pine Warbler

Philadelphia Vireo Horned Lark

Rufous-sided Towhee

Chipping Sparrow

Warbling Vireo Marsh Wren

Lapland Longspur

Canada Warbler

Brown Thrasher Water Pipit

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Blue-winged Warbler Golden-winged Warbler

Common Redpoll Bank Swallow

Swainson’s Thrush

Tennessee Warbler

Cliff Swallow

Hermit Thrush

Orange-crowned Warbler

Barn Swallow

Wood Thrush

Gray Jay

American Robin

Northern Waterthrush

Pine Siskin White-throated Sparrow

Mourning Warbler Northern Parula

Varied Thrush Yellow Warbler

American Crow

Hoary Redpoll Swamp Sparrow

Connecticut Warbler

Nashville Warbler

Blue Jay

Lincoln’s Sparrow

Common Yellowthroat

Gray Catbird Chestnut-sided

Wilson’s Warbler

American Goldfinch

White-crowned Sparrow

Evening Grosbeak

Dark-eyed Junco

House Sparrow

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Welcome to Aransas Pass!

If you are looking for a small paradise where the fish are always biting, Aransas Pass, Texas, is your dream home!

Come on down for a visit, relax and enjoy the breeze off the bay. Get away from it all in Aransas Pass.

Our Vision &

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City of Aransas Pass

Goals We work closely with our citizens to provide services and facilities that provide an outstanding quality of life. In fact, we are dedicated to making Aransas Pass the most desirable place to live, work, play, and visit.

We envision and work toward creat-

ing and maintaining a safe and secure environment, an informed citizenry, as well as high quality educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities, all within a robust and vibrant economic environment.

Our Pledge We pledge, through a strong sense of teamwork

Busted Pot Junk Museum

Welcome to Busted Pot Antique Junk Museum and Wells Discount Center.

We are open Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or when the last customer leaves.

Open Sundays on long weekends or special events.

This was my father's store and we took the Busted Pot from their original Store in Holiday Beach. My parents were junk connoisseurs way before American Pickers....They WERE the original American Pickers. My mom would never go into a place and pick one or two things...she'd buy the whole place! I grew up with junk and fine antiques all my life. I like

a lot of eclectic things and we definitely have unique, unusual and nostalgic things.

We have a little bit of it all from fishing lures, poles, reels, fine antiques, sports memorabilia, art, new and used furniture, collectible magazines, comics, re-habbed furniture, one of a kind items, DVDs, jewelry, pottery, metal art, nautical items, ships wheels, glass buoys, shrimp net and buoys, depression glass, books, art, records, decorative items, silver, silver plate, unique and one of a kind items, new and used furniture, military items, new mattresses for every budget, genuine and reproduction nautical

items, rustic items, beachy items, vintage signs, Dealer for Heretic Cutting Edge USA made knives (a must see) and less expensive ones, cast aluminum, outdoor items, barn wood, big spools, rope, metal signs, flags both 3x5 and golf cart (yes we carry the confederate flag), household items, tools, one of a kind Costa Rican handmade furniture and custom inlaid mesquite pieces....you name it we have it! The more you buy the cheaper it gets!

We can furnish all your bedding needs (commercial too) as well as all your decorating whims! Not to mention we are pet friendly!

and customer service, to be respectful of individual dignity and rights, to remain fiscally responsible, to ethically and responsively interact with our citizens, to innovate when addressing community needs, and, in doing all that, be an organization in which we are all proud to serve.

The City is home to the Aquatic Center, the Civic Center, the Community

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Park, Conn Brown Harbor, Harbor Point ark at Conn Brown Harbor, the Flats, Veterans Memorial Park, Newbury Park and Lighthouse Lakes Park.

The city is still rebuilding after the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, but it is certainly not giving up.

The City is in discussion with new apartment complexes looking to build

in town.

The water tower was destroyed by the hurricane is in the process of being rebuilt. It will be holding water by the end of January.

The town is a fishing destination with the Harbor and Redfish Bay. There are several fishing guide services in the area, or you can launch a kayak and go out on the water on your own.

Aransas Pass ISD

Motto: Purpose.

Passion.

Pride.

Mission: We believe that our school district is a catalyst in our community. It is our mission to encourage, motivate, nurture, and inspire everyone through our commitment to academic excellence.

The high school has a brand new

sports complex that was completed at the beginning of this school year.

The high school has several different sports programs, including football, volleyball, basketball, NJROTC, tennis, golf and others.

H.T. Faulk Elementary has been rebuilt and was open for students at the beginning

of the 2019-2020 school year. There is still some exterior construction being done, but the inside of the school was ready for students.

APISD also now provides ebooks available to its students. For more information on this program, contact Danis Hayes, the high school librarian.

So stop by and have a complimentary water, soft drink or beer or a Frozen Margarita on Saturdays!!

Chances are if we don't have it...you don't need it!

General Information We buy, sell and trade a little bit of everything and

carry new & used items.

Open Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm or when last customer leaves. We will be open some Sundays 12-5 on Holiday/Long weekends.

We will eventually open other days but if you

need something immediately you can always call for a special appt.

Wholesale/retail discount antiques, resale items, tools, nautical, pottery, new mattresses/furniture custom order! Military items, A little bit Everything!

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ARANSAS PASS Fairfield Inn & Suites 2679 Business Highway 35 Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 226-3939 Microtel Inn & Suites 355 E. Goodnight Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-8000 Redfish Bay Cottage 945 N. Commercial Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 463-6683 Super 8 Motel 500 E. Goodnight Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-7888 Sea Breeze Motel & Cottages 1404 S. Commercial St. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 850-0195 Portobelo Village RV & Mobile Home Park 2009 W. Wheeler Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-3378 Hooked Up RV Park 2020 N. Highway 35 Business Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-5348 Country Villa Mobile Home & R.V. Park, LLC 3780 FM 1069 Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 776-7534

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Lodging Don Ell RV Park & Cabins 128 E. Myrtle Ave. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-5218 Fin & Feather RV Park/Marina 1803 E. Highway 361 Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-7414 Hampton’s Landing Marina & RV Park 430 Ransom Rd. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-1562 Harbor Landing R.V. Park 211 S. Arch Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 542-9661 ICW RV Park 427 E. Ransom Rd. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-1044 Independence RV 2487 County Road 1776 (Resendez Rd) Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 461-1945 Mobil Village RV Park 116 Freeman St. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-4633 Ransom Road RV Park 240 Ransom Rd. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-2715 Redfish Bay RV Resort 300 East Beasley

Ave. Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 226-1389 Southern Oaks Luxury RV Park LLC 1850 Highway 35 Bypass Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-1249 The Palms RV Park 2180 Demory Lane Aransas Pass, TX 78336 (361) 758-4000 RV Haven 922 Mack Road Aransas Pass, TX 78336-6624 (361) 230-4440 Salt on the Rim RV Park & Fish Camp 741 Jacoby Lane Aransas Pass , TX 78336 (979) 540-8694 INGLESIDE Ingleside 361 2025 Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 776-2767 Quality Inn 2800 Texas 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 775-2700 Sleep Inn & Suites Ingleside 2810 Highway 361 Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 238-4625 Studio 6 Ingleside 2920 Rockland Blvd.

Ingleside, TX 78362 The Brass Turtle Lodge 1233 Bayshore Drive Ingleside on the Bay 877-728-8785

Tiki RV Park 1452 Highway 361 Ingleside, TX, 78362 (361) 906-8936/ (361) 658-0649 PORTLAND Country Inn & Suites 1705 North Hwy 181 Portland, TX, 78374 (361) 777-1500 Days Inn 1703 N. Hwy. 181 Portland, TX 78374 (361) 643-2222 Home2 Suites by Hilton 139 Buddy Ganem Dr. Portland, TX, 78374 (361) 643-1000

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Harbour Inn 209 N Austin St. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 450-0107

503 N Austin St. Rockport, TX 78382-2801 (361) 729-6370

Kontiki Beach Resort 2290 N. Fulton Beach Road Rockport, TX 78382-9677 (361) 729-2318

Acorn RV Park 6620 N Highway 35 Rockport, TX 78382 (970) 214-7525

Laguna Reef Condominiums 1021 S. Water St. Rockport, TX 78382-2325 (361) 729-1742 La Quinta Inns & Suites-Rockport-Fulton 2921 Highway 35 N. Rockport, TX 78382-0000 (361) 727-9824

Sea Breeze RV Community / Resort 1026 Seabreeze Lane Portland, TX 78374 (361) 643-0744

Last Resort, The 4321 Hwy 35 S. Business Hwy 35 and Estes Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-1958

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Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay 200 S. Fulton Beach Road Rockport, TX 78382-7736 (361) 790-8439 Miss Kitty’s Fishing Getaways 411 S. Magnolia St. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-0312

Bay View Inn 1105 E. Market St. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 729-2028 Blue Wave Inn 1212 E Laurel St. Rockport, TX 78382-2817 (361) 729-6379 Drifter’s Resort 4401 Hwy. 35 S. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-9105 Fairfield Inn & Suites 2950 Hwy 35 N. Rockport, TX, 78382 (361) 727-9007

Motel 6 1006 FM Rd 3036 Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 450-0489 Shivam Reef Motel 1011 E. Market St. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 386-0059 Village Inn Motel

Ancient Oaks RV Park 1222 Highway 35 S. Rockport, TX 78382-3914 (361) 729-5051 Angler’s RV Retreat 1012 N. Moline St. Rockport, TX 78382-5126 (361) 205-4737 Bahia Vista Waterfront RV Park & Cottages 5801 FM 1781 Rockport, TX 78382-9620 (361) 729-1226 Bay View RV Resort 5451 Highway 35 N. Rockport, TX 78382-9602 (361) 400-6000 Beacon RV Park & Marina 301 S. Fulton Beach Rd. Rockport, TX 78382-7635 (361) 729-3906 Big Fish RV Park 450 State Highway 35 Bypass Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-9211 Blue Heron RV Park 1142 Heron Lane Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 563-4043 Blue Lagoons RV Resort 717 N Fulton Beach

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Buffalo RV Park 468 Griffith Drive Rockport, TX 78382-7192 (361) 727-0090 Circle W RV Ranch 1401 Smokehouse Rd. Rockport, TX 78382-7260 (361) 729-1542 Coastal Breeze RV Resort 3025 Loop 1781 Rockport, Texas 78382 (361) 444-4131 Coastal Cove Resort LLC 359 Rattlesnake Road Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 205-2024 Coastal Hideaway RV Park 652 Highway 35 N. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 557-0082 Coastal Palms RV Sites 2332 San Antonio St. Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 463-8602 Copano Bay RV Resort 3101 FM 1781

Rockport (Lamar), TX 78382-7995 (361) 790-8581

Dream Chaser RV Park 4230 Business Highway 35 South Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 658-0649

Lagoons RV Resort 600 Enterprise Blvd.

Rockport, TX 78382-4335 (361) 729-7834

Drifters Resort RV Park 4401 Highway 35 S. Rockport, TX 78382-7098 (361) 727-9105 Enchanted Oaks RV Park 990 Highway 35 Bypass Rockport, TX 78382-3908 (361) 729-1112 Estes RV Resort 140 Estes Dr. Rockport, TX 78382 361-386-2263 Goose Island State Park 113 4th St (Lamar) Rockport, TX 78382-7922 (361) 729-2858 Happy Camper RV & Resort 943 Holly Road Rockport, TX 78382 (210) 475-2332 Hidden Oaks RV 221 N. Palmetto Ave.

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Rockport, TX 78382-7774 (361) 790-9373

78382-7326 (361) 790-7867

Rockport Oaks RV Park 1402 W. Corpus Christi Rockport, TX 78382-0000 (210) 288-0904

Last Resort, The 4321 Highway 35 S. Business Highway 35 and Estes Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-1958

Salt Water Flats RV Resort 4221 Highway 35 S Rockport , TX 78382 (361) 386-2403

Mac’s Landing RV Park 1201 Hardee Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-7775

Sandollar RV Resort 4022 Highway 35 N Rockport, TX 78382-0000 (361) 729-2381

Majestic Oak Resort 298 Highway 188 Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 727-0034

Seaport Village RV 5340 Highway 35 N. Rockport, TX 78382-7759 (361) 727-0866

Palm Harbor RV Park 170 Port Ave. Rockport, TX 78382-9407 (361) 729-0113 Raintree RV Park 1924 W. Terrace Blvd.

Rockport, TX 78382 361-729-7005 Rockport Country RV and Cottages 139 Sparks Colony Rd. Rockport, TX

Boat Storage, Marina Events & Tournaments Waterfront Dining at its Best.

Redfish Willie’s Waterfront Grill & Redfish Bay Boat House located at 322 Huff Street Aransas Pass Tx, 78336 361-758-9000

Shady Oaks RV Park 1301 Smokehouse Road Rockport, TX 78382-7176 (361) 729-6511 Shorty’s RV Park 716 S Doughty Rockport, TX 78382-4711 (281) 636-7576 Taylor Oaks RV Park 707 S Pearl Rockport, TX 78382-2419 (361) 729-5187

FULTON Hampton Inn & Suites 3677 Hwy 35 North Fulton, TX 78358 (361) 727-2228 Inn At Fulton Harbor, The 215 N Fulton Beach Road Fulton, TX 783581159 (361) 790-5888 Juicy’s Airstream Retreat 108 North Second Street Fulton, TX 78358 (512) 801-6202 Pelican Bay Resort, Inc 4206 Highway 35 N. Fulton, TX 783581722 (361) 729-7177 Sandollar Resort & RV Park 919 N Fulton Beach Rd. Fulton, TX 78358 (361) 729-2381 Bed and Breakfasts: Angel Rose Bed & Breakfast Inn 902 E Cornwall Rockport, TX 78382-2727 (361) 729-3189

Anthony’s By The Sea Bed & Breakfast 732 S. Pearl St. Rockport, TX 78382-2420 (361) 729-6100

Grace Point Bed and Breakfast 5510 FM 1781 Rockport, TX 78382-0000 (361) 729-5418 Proud Mary (Vacation Rental) 409 S Magnolia Rockport, TX 78382 (512) 422-7896 Driftwood RV Haven 701 Mesquite Fulton, TX 783581749 (361) 729-2452 Fulton Oaks RV & Mobile Home Park 1301 Lone Star Rd. Fulton, TX 783820000 (361) 729-4606 Green Acres RV Retreat 1508 Lone Star Road Fulton, TX 78382 (361) 386-4100 Woody Acres RV Resort 1202 W Mesquite St. Fulton, TX 783580000 (361) 729-5636

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TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Sport Angler Bag, Possession & Length Limits of Saltwater Fish

SPECIES

DAILY BAG

POSSESSION

MIN. LENGTH MAX. LENGTH (INCHES) (INCHES) Amberjack, greater 1 2 38 No Limit Bass, striped 5 10 18 No Limit Catfish, channel/blue 25 50 12 No Limit Catfish, flathead 5 10 18 No Limit Catfish, gafftopsail No Limit No Limit 14 No Limit Cobia 2 4 37 No Limit Drum, Black (a) 5 10 14 30 Drum, Red (b) 3 6 20 28 Flounder (c) 5/2 5/2 14 No Limit Gar, alligator 1 2 No Limit No Limit Grouper, gag 2 4 24 No Limit Grouper, goliath 0 0 Catch and release only Catch and release only Mackerel, king 3 4 27 No Limit Mackerel, Spanish 15 30 14 No Limit Marlin, blue No Limit No Limit 131 No Limit Marlin, white No Limit No Limit 86 No Limit Mullet (d) No Limit No Limit No Limit 12 Sailfish No Limit No Limit 84 No Limit Seatrout, spotted 10(e)/5(f) 10(e)/5(f) 15 25(g) Shark (in aggregate) (h) 1 2 24/64 No Limit Shark (proh. species) (i) 0 0 Catch and release only Catch and release only Sheepshead 5 10 15 No Limit Snapper, lane No Limit No Limit 8 No Limit Snapper, red (j) 4 8 15 No Limit Snapper, vermillion No Limit No Limit 10 No Limit Snook 1 2 24 28 Tarpon 1 2 85 No Limit Triggerfish, gray 20 40 16 No Limit Tripletail 3 6 17 No Limit a. No more than one back drum over 52 inches may be retianed per person per day and counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. b. Red drum special regulation: During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section. c. Flounder special regulation: Daily bag is five except for the period Nov. 1-30 when the daily bag is two and flouder may only be taken by poole and line. Possession limit is equal to the daily bag. d. May not take from public waters or possess on board a boat mullet over 12 inches long during October, November, December and January. No limits apply during other months. e. All waters north of FM 457 in Matagorda County. f. All waters south of FM 457 in Matagorda County. g. No more than one spotted sea trout over the stated maximum length may be retained per person per day and counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. h. Special Regulation: The daily bag and possession limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic, sharpnose, blacktip, and bonnethead. i. Prohibited shark species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye San Tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbeansharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Sandbar, Sand Tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, White. j. Special regulation: Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Mattress Exxpress

We are locally owned and operated.

Since 2010 we have provided Aransas Pass and the South Texas Coast with selection, value, and service in mattresses and furniture.

We understand how confusing the shopping experience can be when selecting your new sleep set.

We have over 80 years experience to help you select the mattress that’s right

for you.

Whether you’re looking for a bed for yourself, your kids, or the spare room, we are your mattress store.

From bedroom furniture to bunkbeds, we have everything you’ll need for a good night’s sleep.

“You’re only a Bed away from a Better Day!” What Mattress Exxpress provides: •Bed Sets – a large

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selection of mattresses, bed frames, and bedding.

•Bedroom Furniture - dressers, night stands, and chests.

•Furniture - Living room, den, kitchen and more.

•Custom RV mattresses Contact Mattress Exxpress today at 361-758-1200 or browse the website for more information about our products and services.

Ingleside Chamber of Commerce

The Ingleside Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing businesses in Ingleside and surrounding areas.

Their mission is to provide opportunities and to build relationships in order to help our businesses and community prosper.

Located at 2491 State Hwy 361 in Ingleside. To contact, call 361-776-2906.

Their business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Fri-

Aransas Glass

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Aransas Glass was founded in 1968.

We install glass for windows, doors, showers, mirrors and automobiles as well as 3M tint for home and automobile win-

dows.

Our Aransas Pass location is unfortunately no longer open but we are all at our Rockport location ready to help you!

We do not accept Credit or ATM Cards, checks or cash only please! We are located at 1120 W. Market in Rockport.

To contact, call 361729-0082.

Movies Inc. is building a theater in Aransas Pass, Texas between Butter Churn and Allen Samuels.

It will be a six screen movie theater that will play family

friendly movies.

This will be the theater’s second location, as there is another four screen theater in Calallen.

The theater is set to open by the end of 2019, as long as

everything goes as planned. The concession stand will serve popcorn, drinks and other snack items.

The theater also will offer a military discount with presentation of ID card.

day.

We would like to officially invite you to become a member of the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce! Today, working hard isn’t enough - you

need to work smart, seeking the best opportunities that will maximize your chance for success.

At the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, we will help you grow your

business by opening doors to new opportunities and greater success.

The Chamber hosts Round Up Days in March as their main event for the year.

Movies Inc.

Coming Soon!!!

Aransas Pass, Texas

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City of Ingleside

As a resident of Ingleside you are one of the fortunate few who can live where the crime is low, the friendliness is extraordinary and family is a priority.

We are centrally located with many activities within a very short distance – live the quiet life yet enjoy the amenities of a larger city!

Ingleside is only 15-20 minutes from Corpus Christi and just about anything you would want to do!

Want a little more adventure? We are only 2 hours from San Antonio and 3 hours from Houston!

General Information Ingleside is located 18 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, in San Patricio County.

The city experienced unprecedented growth due to: the U.S. Navy's choice of Ingleside as a Homeport to Naval Station Ingleside, the Mine Warfare Center of Excellence, industry expansions, the in-

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creased popularity of "ecotourism", such as the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.

According to recent Bureau of Census population estimates, San Patricio County is the second-fastest growing community in the Coastal Bend.

Out of Texas' 254 counties, it ranks 43rd in terms of growth.

Ingleside continues to be the fastest growing community in the county.

Approximately 6 million tourist visit

Ingleside ISD Ingleside I.S.D. has traditionally produced students who graduate with the skills, logic, and motivation that form the basis for highly successful careers as well as the making of solid citizenship and strong family life.

Ingleside Independent School District is progressive and proactive in providing the teaching staff, training, curriculum, equipment, activities, and facilities that ensure academic growth and performance for all students.

District Goals All campuses will be at or above state averages for EOC and STAAR assessments.

Ensure students are prepared for success in post- secondary education and/or careers upon graduation.

Improve communication with parents and community members to ensure equal partnership in the success of our children.

All campuses will maintain a safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning.

Maintain and improve technology & facilities throughout the district.

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Ingleside I.S.D. strives to continuously improve on behalf of all students.

Mutual understanding and respect characterize our comprehensive efforts to provide quality educational opportunities.

The following services are available: The Technology Department provides leadership for the school district

in the planned implementation of new technologies as well as effective use of current technologies, support and repair services for the school district (including the student’s role as learner), and training for employees in the effective use of such technologies.

The Special Education Department provides oversight for all Ingleside school programs for students with disabilities as well as related services for the entire school population.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities.

Title I is a federally funded program that serves educationally challenged

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the Coastal Bend each year.

Peak tourist month are June and July with an average stay of two days, but thanks to the sunny climate, visitors pass through all year long.

Area & Geography There are 22,093 households out of which 41.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% are married couples living together, 12.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.00% are non-families.

18.70% of all

households are made up of individuals and 8.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.

The average household size is 2.97 and the average family size is 3.40.

There are 67,138 people, 22,093 households, and 17,232 families residing in the county.

The population density is 37/km² (97/ mi²). There are 24,864 housing units at an average density of 14/ km² (36/mi²).

The racial makeup of the county is 76.76% White, 2.81%

Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 15.94% from other races, and 3.05% from two or more races. 49.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The City of Ingleside hosts several events such as Light Up the Park, Movie in the Park, Trunk-orTreat, Backyard Nature and others.

The City boats a large skate park and splash pad at N.O. Simmons Park and Live Oak Park has a disc golf course.

students at all district schools (PK-12) in Ingleside I.S.D. Each campus uses creative and innovative methods to assist and meet the students’ needs in core subject areas.

The Staff Development Program provides training to all school personnel based on state requirements and teachers’ expressed needs, as well as needs perceived by the administration. They are held throughout the year and during the summer.

ated Instruction PreAP, AP, Dual Credit; Music Education; Early Childhood Education.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION In order to instill excellence for all and involve students, families, and the community together, our instructional program and curriculum is committed to a belief that all children are entitled to an education tailored to their ability to learn.

Ingleside I.S.D. offers the following: Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) Program assists students with limited English proficiency (LEP) in acquiring the English skills necessary to be successful in their mainstream classes.

The Gifted and Talented Program provides appropriate differentiated instructional services in the regular K-12 classroom by adapt-

ing the core curriculum for identified gifted students in the classroom.

The Career and Technology (CATE) Program offers effective career and technology education programs that prepare students for further education and eventual employment.

It complements and enhances academic preparation by enabling students to apply academic principles to a variety of community and career situations.

Extracurricular activities run the full gamut for self-expression and development, which range from UIL spelling contests to debating competitions to dramatic performances, to band and choir competitions, to welding and instrumentation, as well as a wide selection of athletics choices for young men and women.

Additional programs: Dyslexia & 504 Programs; Library & Media Services; Full Day Pre-Kindergarten Program; State Compensatory Program; Tutorial Program; National School Breakfast and Lunch Program; Health Services and Health Education; Child Find; Acceler-

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