Amazing Autumn

Get your beach on this fall in fabulous Port Aransas

If you think the beach is only for summer, think again. Port Aransas gets even better during the autumn, when the warm Gulf waters and 18 miles of uninterrupted shoreline still beckon.

There are numerous fun events in the fall, but Island Life is still sweet if you're just looking to relax and recharge. Consider these three major pluses to a later-in-the-year vacay:

Beach bonfires
Get cozy in the evening with a bonfire right on the glittering coast. There is nothing like roasting s’mores or chilling by an open fire as the waves lap the sand. Small fires are allowed on Port Aransas' beaches, though all fires must be completely extinguished before you leave.

Remember that glass bottles and containers are not allowed on the beach, and dispose of all waste in the designated bins. Take only memories and leave only footprints, y'all.

Space to spread out
As families retreat from the beach to head back to school and folks start planning holiday trips back home, you can take full advantage of the extra space. Claim even more sand to spread out your umbrellas, and bask in the sun on your beach towels.

Score amazing vacation rentals
Enjoy your pick of places to stay during the autumn, whether that's a cozy beach cottage, conventional hotel room, luxury condominium, or the privacy of your own beach house.

There are numerous vacation rentals big enough to house a large family or several friends, so this fall is a great time to start a new fall tradition on Texas' island.

Head to portaransas.org/fall for more vacation inspiration this fall.

Bring the whole fam this fall.

Photo courtesy of Port Aransas

Bring the whole fam this fall.

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POPULATION REPORT

San Antonio had the 3rd largest population increase in the U.S., new Census report says

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We already know things are changing in Texas at large, but how about San Antonio? Now, six out of the 15 most populous cities in the United States are in the Lone Star State, and the Alamo City had one of the largest numeric population increases in the nation. The U.S. Census Bureau's latest findings add more validity to reports that less people are interested in living in the city proper, and are seeking residence in the suburbs.

San Antonio added nearly 18,900 new residents between July 2021 to July 2022, bringing the city's total population to nearly 1,473,000. That put San Antonio at No. 3 on the list of numerical increases (as opposed to proportional growth). For scale, the report lists Austin at 1.0 million. Fort Worth took the top spot with its gain of 19,170 residents, and Phoenix, Arizona earned No. 2 after adding 19,053 to its population count.

The top 10 cities with the largest numeric population increases are:

No. 1 – Fort Worth, Texas
No. 2 – Phoenix, Arizona
No. 3 – San Antonio, Texas
No. 4 – Seattle, Washington
No. 5 – Charlotte, North Carolina
No. 6 – Jacksonville, Florida
No. 7 – Port St. Lucie, Florida
No. 8 – Cape Coral, Florida
No. 9 – Houston, Texas
No. 10 – Georgetown, Texas

New Braunfels also earned a nod in the report for being the No. 13 fastest growing city in 2022, and crossing the 100,000 population threshold. The city grew by 5.7 percent, adding up to 104,707 residents.

In an overall analysis of the 15 largest American cities in 2022, San Antonio ranked No. 7. Houston was the only Texas city that ranked higher at No. 4 with its population of over 2.3 million people. Dallas came in at No. 9 with a population of just under 1.3 million, and Austin barely made it into the top 10 with a population of 974,447 residents. Fort Worth ranked outside the top 10 at No. 13, with a population of 956,709.

The top 10 most populous American cities are:

No. 1 – New York City, New York
No. 2 – Los Angeles, California
No. 3 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 4 – Houston, Texas
No. 5 – Phoenix, Arizona
No. 6 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
No. 7 – San Antonio, Texas
No. 8 – San Diego, California
No. 9 – Dallas, Texas
No. 10 – Austin, Texas

The report additionally discovered that housing inventory skyrocketed by 1.6 million units between 2021 and 2022. Texas had the third fastest housing growth with a rate of 2.3 percent, versus Utah, which had the fastest growth at 3.3 percent.

San Antonio didn't make the cut in the list of the 10 most populous U.S. metro areas (as opposed to the cities, themselves), but Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranked No. 4, and Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land ranked No. 5.

The full report can be found on census.gov.

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