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Port Aransas Today
By the People, for the People
Port Aransas Police Move into New Hurricane-Resistant Facility
The new public safety building honors former Mayor Charles Bujan and marks a new era for the department after nearly a decade since Hurricane Harvey.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:53pm
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The new hurricane-resistant public safety building in Port Aransas stands as a symbol of the community's resilience and determination to move forward after nearly a decade of recovery efforts.Port Aransas TodayAfter nearly a decade since Hurricane Harvey's destruction, the Port Aransas Police Department is moving into a new hurricane-resistant public safety building that will also house courts and the Precinct 4 Constable Office. The new facility, named in honor of former Mayor Charles Bujan, is designed to withstand a direct hurricane hit and remain operational. The move marks the end of one era and the beginning of another for the department, which has been operating out of temporary trailers since 2018.
Why it matters
The new public safety building represents a significant milestone for the Port Aransas community, which has been working to recover and rebuild since the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The hurricane-resistant design of the facility is crucial for ensuring the police department can continue operations and serve the community during future storms.
The details
The new public safety building features an elevated design to withstand flooding and has been engineered to remain functional even with water inside the building. The facility will house not only the police department, but also the local courts and the Precinct 4 Constable Office. The move to the new building marks the end of the department's temporary residency in City Hall, the civic center, and construction trailers since 2018.
- Hurricane Harvey struck Port Aransas in 2017, causing significant damage to the original police station.
- The police department has been operating out of temporary facilities since 2018.
- The new public safety building is opening in April 2026, nearly a decade after Hurricane Harvey.
The players
James Stokes
The Port Aransas Police Chief, who has overseen the department's operations in the years following Hurricane Harvey and the construction of the new public safety building.
Charles Bujan
The former Mayor of Port Aransas, who was a strong advocate for the police department and is being honored by having the new building named after him.
Tim Parke
A former City Council member who discusses the challenges of securing funding from FEMA and the federal government to rebuild the police station after Hurricane Harvey.
What they’re saying
“I think it just marks the end of one era and the beginning of another, and I think the community is really ready for that next chapter — and we are too. We're excited for it.”
— James Stokes, Port Aransas Police Chief
“So the biggest issues have always come back to getting money through FEMA, through the federal government. It's always a long process, so it's not something that can just happen overnight.”
— Tim Parke, Former City Council member
“He was a really great friend. He was the best advocate the police department could have. He was our biggest champion and our strongest leader when it came to getting things done.”
— James Stokes, Port Aransas Police Chief
What’s next
The police department will officially move into the new public safety building in the coming weeks, marking a new chapter for the community of Port Aransas.
The takeaway
The new hurricane-resistant public safety building represents a significant milestone in Port Aransas' recovery efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. By investing in a facility designed to withstand future storms, the community is taking proactive steps to ensure its police department can continue serving residents even in the face of natural disasters.
