The Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) is hosting two shows, now through June 12. They are “Kress Works 2021-2022” featuring the abstract paintings of Don Hazlitt, and “Beauty of Gentleness” featuring the unique ceramic sculptures of Glenda Pivaral.
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An Aransas County grand jury was convened recently, and issued 15 indictments against 12 individuals.
The Rockport Police Department (RPD) is joining forces with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and local law enforcement agencies throughout Texas to increase seat belt use in anticipation of summer holiday travel.
The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (RFCC) Board of Directors voted unanimously at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, May 17 to approve the selection committee members to participate in the search for RFCC’s next President/CEO.
Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) freshman golfer Hannah Creekmore placed 22nd out of 76 golfers in the University Interscholastic League 4A Girls State Golf Tournament Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17 at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland, TX.
Fulton Mayor Kelli Cole told the Fulton Town Council, at its regular meeting Monday, May 16, as well as those in attendance that the Town was trying to come up with a plan for a possible tree ordinance and tree committee.
On May 20, 2022, the city was notified by Burnside Services, Inc. (BSI) that they were abandoning
Through Sunday, May 15 Aransas County had a historical count of 3,244 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those 3,244 cases, 2,221 have recovered (937 estimated probable cases), per reporting from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, May 16, heard a report from Commissioner Tommy Moore about an experimental wave break solution for the Little Bay shoreline along Broadway St.
Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, May 16, unanimously approved paying up to $14,500 of the cost of a six-month study to be conducted by the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve. It will include water quality sampling and …
Project Graduation for the Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) class of 2022 accepted its largest single donation of the year Friday, May 13 from the Williams family.
South Rockport Neighbors, Inc. (SRN) hosted the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Service Monday, May 16 in front of the Public Safety Center (PSC). A huge American flag, tethered by volunteers, rippled through the light breeze.
Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) Chairman Malcolm Dieckow, during staff reports at the ACND’s regular meeting Monday, May 16, announced the district will host a Save Little Bay Environmental Forum from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at the Saltwater Pavilion (212 Seabreeze Dr.)
The following are open records information compiled by The Pilot staff. These records will be published each Wednesday, except when schedules prevent such publication. This week’s report covers the extended period between May 9, 2022 and May 15, 2022.
There were four fatal accidents in a six-day period last week.
Aransas County Commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, May 9, unanimously approved paying up to $14,500 of the cost of a six-month study to be conducted by the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve. It will include water quality sampling and evaluation for possible cont…
The Rockport City Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, May 10, conducted two joint public hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z).
The Rockport City Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, May 10, approved donating the Rockport Police Department’s (RPD) old patrol boat to the Aransas County Emergency Corps (ACEC) where it can be put to good use.
The Rockport City Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, May 10, heard the annual report presentation from Rockport Harvey Housing, LLC (Pearl Point) representatives Mark Uhr and Russel Cole.
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (RFCC) board members, Bay Blazers, and staff were joined by guests to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Goodwill Rockport Thursday, May 12, 1326 Hwy 35 N.
Billie Rollins hit the century mark Friday, May 13 – nothing bad luck about that!
Action taken by Aransas County commissioners at their regular meeting Monday, May 9 and not reported elsewhere, included:
The Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of Aransas County BBQ Cook Off is set for May 13-14. It is an event to position the organization to open a Boys and Girls Club in Aransas County.
Through Sunday, May 8 Aransas County had a historical count of 3,236 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those 3,236 cases, 2,219 have recovered (931 estimated probable cases), per reporting from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Aransas County Commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, May 9, approved two items clearing the way for the Airport Field Lighting Generator Project.
What is the state of Aransas County’s insurance claims and construction projects since Hurricane Harvey?
The South Rockport Neighbors and Tropical Smoothie Café will host services for Peace Officers Memorial Day at 11 a.m. Monday, May 16 at the front of the Public Safety Center, 724 E. Concho Street.
Aransas County Commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, May 9, unanimously approved paying up to $14,500 of the cost of a six-month study to be conducted by Missions-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve. It will include water quality sampling and evaluation for possible contami…
Historic Preservation Awards for 2022 will be presented at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13 at the History Center for Aransas County (801 E. Cedar St., Rockport). The Friends of the History Center, Aransas County Historical Commission, and Aransas County Historical Society are sponsoring …
The Rockport Pilot will publish its annual tribute to active and reserve service men and women, as well as retired and disabled veterans Saturday, May 21.
The following are open records information compiled by The Pilot staff. These records will be published each Wednesday, except when schedules prevent such publication. This week’s report covers the extended period between May 2, 2022 and May 8, 2022.
Aransas County, Aransas County Independent School District (ACISD), City of Rockport, and Town of Fulton voters approved the ACISD’s $66 million bond issue, selected a new mayor in Rockport, returned two incumbents to office, and chose a new Alderman in Fulton. Seven candidates ran unopposed…
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (RFCC) President/CEO Diane Probst has announced her retirement after 32 years of service to the Chamber.
Partners in the Aransas County Alliance Local Government Corporation (LGC), in view of the adoption of economic development polices by both Aransas County and the City of Rockport, approved with 3-1 votes at their meeting Monday, May 2 two agenda items related to changes in the LGC’s role as…
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) disaster recovery team celebrated the completion of Sea Mist Townhomes, a multifamily housing complex, to rehabilitate affordable rental housing damaged by Hurricane Harvey Thursday, May 5.
The 22nd annual Jim Ehman Memorial Babes on the Bay fishing tournament is set for Friday and Saturday, May 13-14 at Fulton Harbor Park (402 North Fulton Beach Rd.). The tournament is hosted and run by CCA Texas Aransas Chapter/
The Aransas County Independent School District (ACISD) Education Foundation hand delivered $167,542.13 in grant money Tuesday, May 3 to teachers at all four ACISD campuses.
Early voting for the May 7 Aransas County Independent School District (ACISD), City of Rockport, Town of Fulton, and Constitutional Amendment elections ended Tuesday, May 3.
The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (RFCC) is seeking nominations for awards to be announced Tuesday, June 14 during its annual Changing of the Gavel Banquet at the Fulton Convention Center.
One juvenile has been arrested, and the Rockport Police Department (RPD) has one directive to apprehend another juvenile in connection to the vandalism (graffiti) at the Skate Park, as well as at other high-profile areas in the City of Rockport.
The following are open records information compiled by The Pilot staff. These records will be published each Wednesday, except when schedules prevent such publication. This week’s report covers the extended period between April 25, 2022 and May 1, 2022.
Through Sunday, May 1 Aransas County had a historical count of 3,227 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those 3,227 cases, 2,218 have recovered (924 estimated probable cases), per reporting from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, May 2, after meeting about two hours in executive session, approved one item listed on the agenda, and tabled another one.
The Fulton Town Council, at its regular meeting Monday, May 2, unanimously approved Ordinance No. 299, an ordinance adopting a residential homestead exemption.
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