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The city of Port Aransas in Nueces County, Texas might be one of the smaller cities in the big Lone Star State, but it is rich in history compared to any other, and bigger, cities in Texas. Some of the earliest settlers of Port Aransas are Karankawa Indians, who are leading a nomadic lifestyle until the arrival of the Spaniards in 1519, and then in 1720, when the French arrived with hopes of establishing a colony of France along its coast. Port Aransas also used to be a haunt of pirates, especially Capt. Jean Lafitte. However, the first permanent settler of Port Aransas did not come until the early 1850s, which goes by the name Capt. Robert Ainsworth Mercer from Lancaster, England.

Port Aransas also played an important role in the American Civil War, particularly the Aransas Pass Lighthouse, which helped in limiting the passage of Union ships because the lighthouse is then governed by the Confederate Army. Now, Port Aransas is recognized as a fishing, beach and resort village, and is popular among tourists who are out on their spring breaks.

Port Aransas enjoys a subtropical climate, along with the others in the Gulf Coast area. This is also one of the reasons why the demographic of Port Aransas which is in the 3,370s in 2000 dramatically expands during the summer season, being a popular tourist destination.

One of the primary sources of income of Port Aransas come from fishing or sport fishing to be specific, having more than 600 species of saltwater fishes in the waters that surround it. However, tourism plays a much bigger role and influence in its economy. Because of this, Port Aransas is now focusing on promoting eco-tourism through bird-watching, kayaking, hiking and any other eco-related activities that tourists can engage and enjoy during their stay.