ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport Mayor Pat Rios urged residents to stay home Wednesday with much of the city experiencing deep and damaging floods. ROCKPORT, Texas Some Rockport residents say the councilman for Ward 3 got on the May ballot without the proper documentation. She had most of them out with her in the living room, said Sheriff Bill Mills. Please click on each News Release below to read the full text. The Port Aransas Garden Club will host the event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. That was at 11:20 a.m., according to a screen shot of the notification one parent copied and shared on social media. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. 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No one would be allowed outside, and no one in. Lots of water at the intersection of Broadway and 8th street. News Releases | Rockport, TX - Official Website Home About Rockport News Releases News Releases News Releases are disseminated to keep citizens aware of activities of the city. #RFHometownHighlights The earliest newspaper in this area was "The Vaquero," published by Charles F. Bailey and Geraldo A. Beeman in St. Mary's in 1868. "I told [our 6 year old son] that when we tell the people to build the next one, it will be as strong as his muscles," said Christina Jellison. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport Volunteer Fire Department mourned the loss of one of their own this weekend. "If (the water in the road) looks high, turn . On hand for the ceremony are, from left, BM3 Tanaraet Hopkins, Capt. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport-Fulton Pirates didn't take long to find their new athletic director and football coach, hiring Jacob Bible Monday night . There were 17 teams there, total, mostly 4A and 5A schools, said Ginger Jones, track coach at PAHS, a 2A school. @KPRC2Justin @KPRC2 #txwx pic.twitter.com/Y1WnSam12V, Rockport has seen some very significant flooding in the past two days. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. Janet Weinstein/ABC News. Sheriff Mills also saying that the woman has not been arrested yet. It may look like junk to some, but its not junk to us.. ROCKPORT Midlothian Heritage defensive coordinator Jacob Bible was hired as the new head football coach and athletic director at Rockport-Fulton High School on Monday during a special board of trustees meeting. "Stay in their house. Port of Corpus Christi brings PORT-Able Learning Lab to students, Longtime Caller-Times building goes on the market after Monday's final press run, Hot afternoon ahead of cold front Thursday evening, PHOTOS: Vibrant Northern Lights over Minnesota. A small city nestled on the Texas coast has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey's wrath of torrential rain and high wind, and the potentially life-threatening . ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport-Fulton is set for a major change on the football sidelines for the first time in almost a decade as Jay Seibert is leaving after nine seasons with the Pirates. Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the festival, which includes a carnival, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and vendors. I put so much heart into it," she said. . According to the National Weather Service, between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen in the area over the past few hours and another inch of rain is possible. ROCKPORT, Texas - Persistent, heavy rain has lead to multiple flash flooding issues along parts of the Texas Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. A small city nestled on the Texas coast has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey's wrath of torrential rain and high wind, and the potentially life-threatening weather has prevented emergency crews from responding to calls for help, officials said. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. He said, your house is gone, she told ABC News through tears. Christina and Jared Jellison assess damage to their vacation home caused by Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Aug. 28, 2017. At 9 a.m. Friday, officers found over 23 pounds of marijuana, 60 pounds of edibles and more than 11 pounds of THC wax. The Rockport Fire Department used their high-profile brush trucks to drive through the high water and help people get out of flooded homes and cars. Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Proceeds from the sale of the flags went to Roberts Point Park. . A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday by the National. The couple are just some of the homeowners that are starting to trickle in and see whats what left in the storms wake. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The changes to the ordinance aim to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce the overpopulation of animals and strays in the Coastal Bend. Jason Gunning, RADM Richard Timme, BMCM [], Jewelry, handmade wooden items, paintings, ceramics, quilts and more will be on display for shoppers at Hobby Day at the Community Center on Saturday, March 4. Updated: 9:41 PM CDT August 22, 2021. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ROCKPORT, Texas Just over four years ago, Rockport was in the cross hairs as Hurricane Harvey made landfall. -- The wind was still whipping as Christina Urdiales dragged debris from her hollowed out house in the heavily damaged city of Rockport, Texas to the curb. ", Were eternally thankful for those first responders out there for doing the job that they do," Rios said. Weve received more rain in the past few hours than we do in half a year," Rios said. Located primarily in downtown Corpus Christi, e-scooters have been a part of the Sparkling City by the Sea since October 2018. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. ROCKPORT, Texas According to the Aransas County Sheriff's office a deputy was sent to the hospital after he was shot by a woman inside a trailer. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Some social media users took to Twitter to share videos and photos of the flooding in Rockport: Rockport FloodingThe South Texas Coast is in for another round of heavy, flooding rains today as a no-name quasi-tropical low sits in South Texas. SAN ANTONIO Pictures and video from Rockport show major flooding in the coastal city after heavy rainfall this week. She has reported on several high-profile stories during her career at KSAT and specializes in trending news and things to do around Texas and San Antonio. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. , that was recovered from what police allege was a kayak theft ring that stretched down the Texas Coast. In addition, 33 pistols and rifles were found -- two of which were confirmed to be stolen. 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Rockport City Manager Kevin Carruth also confirmed to ABC News that . Receive updates on the latest issues of Coast Monthly. This was taken by Coastal Bend Weather Watcher Tom Settles.If you have photos or videos of flooding in your area, join the Coastal Bend Weather Watchers on Facebook and post them. For the most up to date list of impassable roads because of flooding, click here. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A Friday traffic stop ultimately turned into a massive drug bust in Rockport. It all happened so quickly. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport community is stunned by the death of a well-known member who went by the name of Cowboy, otherwise known as Billy Mullennix, who was pronounced dead on Monday.. The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the event for crafters and hobbyists to show and sell their wares from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 25 vendors have [], Coast Guard Station Port Aransas held an official ribbon-cutting for its new $27 million building on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Fondon is referring to the recent decision of a federal jury in Texas to award Treadway (aka Sophy Koem) $1.78 million in losses and damages in connection with her past employment with the shop . Her husband . The 44th annual Oysterfest, a salute to the salty bivalves found in local waters, will be held on the waterfront at the Fulton Festival Grounds from Thursday through Sunday. Doors open at noon at the Civic Center for those in attendance [], They came, they saw, they whooped it up. What we really want to encourage people to do is -- sit tight," Sinclair said. Low 68F. Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. The Port Aransas City Council approved the first readings of ordinances for new rules for short-term rentals and golf carts at its last meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. A property room at the Galveston Police Department houses kayaks, paddle boards, fishing gear and coastal-themed dcor Thursday , Feb. 2, 2017 , that was recovered from what police allege was a kayak theft ring that stretched down the Texas Coast. In 1869 Bailey move See more 17,007 people like this 18,982 people follow this It hasnt stopped raining since we left Bay City. Rockport Police Chief Greg Stevens said that most drug busts begin with items stolen from the community. Sunday: 10 a.m. to . Down the road, Christina and Jared Jellison have also traveled from home to Rockport to check on their home. Just before midday Thursday, February 23, Ingleside ISD sent a text alert announcing a Secure Status was in progress and all students, faculty and staff were staying put inside their individual school campus buildings. Parks and Wildlife decided to make Port Aransas the vessels new homeport [], KRIS 6 sat down with both the Corpus Christi and Portland police chiefs to talk about the differences in their policies in pursuing wrong-way drivers, The warmer weather has caused red snapper to swim into colder, deeper water, meaning there were more catches on four-hour bay trips out of Port Aransas fishing charters this past week. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Arrest in Rockport uncovers local kayak theft ring. Seibert is set to head up to Sweeny to lead a Bulldogs program that struggled to. ROCKPORT, TX 4 DAYS AGO TexasHighways They even found a hidden room where most of the guns were located. Champions at Traylor. In fact, places like Rockport have received more than 8 inches of rain in just 48 hours, leading to a saturated ground and the resulting flooding problems. Proceeds from the sale of the flags went to Roberts Point Park. It all happened so quickly. KRIS 6 sat down with both the Corpus Christi and Portland police chiefs to talk about the differences in their policies in pursuing wrong-way drivers, The new constable for Precinct 4 has lived in Port Aransas his entire life with the exception of the time he served in the U.S. Air Force and a brief stint working in Harris County. On Dec. 9. 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City officials will use this list when talking with representatives and senators during Port A Day at the capitol in Austin on April [], Shopping, lunch, wine, music, a runway show, door prizes and raffle tickets are in store for those who attend the 2023 Fashion N Flip Flops Style Show on Thursday, March 2. He died at age 86 on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. As a matter of fact, of all the fine []. Invalid password or account does not exist. Christina and Robert Urdiales clean up debris around their destroyed second home in Rockport, Texas on Monday, August 28. Rockport, TX Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News Home My Feed Local Blindspot Lionel Messi Fox News Tornado Basketball News about Rockport, Texas Weather 22C Tuesday 21 | 24C Wednesday 22 | 24C Thursday 22 | 24C Friday 17 | 23C Saturday 18 | 21C Sunday 18 | 22C Local News Publishers No sources with tracked biases. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. NavyArmy Community Credit Union, the sponsor for the parade for the last few years, recently changed their name to Rally Credit Union, so organizers for the parade updated the name to Rally Night Parade at Buc Days. Helping to prevent any further injuries from happening in this standoff law enforcement from Rockport, DPS, Aransas Pass and Texas Parks and Wildlife responded. This . [], They came, they saw, they whooped it up. Were not rich! That was at 11:20 a.m., according to a screen shot of the notification one parent copied and shared on social media. SAN ANTONIO - Pictures and video from Rockport show major flooding in the coastal city after heavy rainfall this week. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. First, a Flash Flood Emergency is in effect until 4:45 p.m. Wednesday for central Aransas County, which includes the coastal communities of Rockport, Fulton, Copano Village and Key Allegro. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. This case stems from the time Treadway worked at Rockport Donuts, which is owned by the Otero's. In the indictment of Jan. 21, 2021, Treadway was accused of stealing more than $30,000 from the business. Sheriff Mills says all things came together at the right time with the right people. Chris Stimson, chief deputy constable for Precinct 4 since July of 2020, was appointed to replace retiring Constable Bobby Sherwood by Nueces County commissioners on []. Over the years hes invested in professional training and education to equip him for whats becoming a national trend for First Responders across the nation, reflecting a concern of the everchanging dynamics of law enforcement, too. 3NEWS , Weve seen quite a few more red snapper on those, said Robin Williams, an employee at Dolphin Dock. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. Brad Brundrett ousted. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Local News. Over the years hes invested in professional training and education to equip him for whats becoming a national trend for First Responders across the nation, reflecting a concern of the everchanging dynamics of law enforcement, too. Jewelry, handmade wooden items, paintings, ceramics, quilts and more will be on display for shoppers at Hobby Day at the Community Center on Saturday, March 4. NWS officials listed the following roads across Rockport that are impassable due to flood waters: There is also a Flash Flood Warning in effect until 3:45 for eastern parts of Aransas and southeast parts of Refugio counties. Short-term rentals If the ordinance is approved for its second and third reading, short-term rental operators and owners will be required to list the total number of off-street parking spaces for a rental [], Shopping, lunch, wine, music, a runway show, door prizes and raffle tickets are in store for those who attend the 2023 Fashion N Flip Flops Style Show on Thursday, March 2. ROCKPORT, Texas Persistent, heavy rain has lead to multiple flash flooding issues along parts of the Texas Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon. Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the festival, which includes a carnival, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and vendors. The council approved the list during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. "We would ask people to try and help us out by staying home and not putting those folks in danger.". Click here for link to previous releases. 4/20/2022 - Annual Kite Festival on April 30 3/30/3022 - Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park on April 9 The Port Aransas flag, created by the garden club, was available in both a 3-by- 5-foot size and a smaller 16-by-24-inch size. KABB Fox News 29 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports . ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport Police Department is asking for the public's help to find two burglary suspects. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. After graduating from Texas Tech University, Kaiti worked at WJTV 12 in Jackson, Mississippi and KTAB in Abilene. First, a Flash Flood Emergency is in effect until. 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