Black drum seem to get a bad wrap by some anglers. Time and time again, noses have turned up at the mention of targeting or plating this fish. The black drum is the largest of the drum species, and is a member of the croaker family - related to the Atlantic croaker, red drum, and spotted sea…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate soccer team defeated the Ingleside Mustangs 5-3 to start the district season Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Ingleside.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate soccer team lost its first district game of the season 2-0 versus the Ingleside Lady Mustangs Tuesday, Jan. 17 at home.
RFHS Pirate football player Devan Phillips was recently named to the Caller Times All-South Texas football team. Phillips was named to the Second Team as a utility player and was RFHS’ only player to make the list. He played on both sides of the ball this season as a running back/receiver an…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team ran away with a 76-38 victory over the Orange Grove (OG) Bulldogs Tuesday, Jan. 17 at home.
Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate volleyball player Chloe Smith was recently named to the Texas Sports Writers Assocation All-State team. Smith was named to the 4A team. She was one of only 10 players in the Coastal Bend selected.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team defeated the Ingleside Mustangs 59-52 Friday, Jan. 13 at Ingleside.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team lost to the Ingleside Lady Mustangs 72-42 Friday, Jan. 13 in Ingleside.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate soccer team finished the Gulf Coast Classic tournament in Corpus Christi with a 1-2 record Saturday, Jan. 14. The Pirates will begin district play this week with a 16-game district schedule. RFHS’ next game is 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at Kingsville.
Related to the gorgeous roseate spoonbill, the ibis belongs to a group of roughly 26 ibis species distributed along the temperate zones of the Western and Eastern hemispheres. Three ibis’ species are generally found in coastal Texas - white, white-faced, and glossy. The glossy ibis is rather…
Legends Saloon hosted its first day of Belt Sander races in 2023 Saturday, Jan. 7.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team picked up its first district win of the season over the Calhoun Sandies 37-29 Tuesday, Jan. 10 at home.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team lost to the Beeville Trojans 35-32 in a close contest Friday, Jan. 6 in Beeville.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team lost to the Beeville Lady Trojans 84-34 Friday, Jan. 6 at Beeville.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team opened the district season with a convincing 57-42 win over the West Oso Bears Tuesday, Jan. 3 at home.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team lost to the West Oso Lady Bears 61-22 Tuesday, Jan. 3 at home.
Last weekend saw the temperatures climb back up and the fish moving back onto the flats - and they were hungry. The brief closure from Dec. 24 through Dec. 27 due to freezing temperatures was targeted at mostly harbors where fish tend to congregate during times of extreme cold. The term “lik…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate volleyball team had four players recently named to the Caller Times 2022 All-South Texas volleyball team.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team hosted its home tournament in the Coach K Classic Tuesday, Dec. 27 and Wednesday, Dec. 28. The Pirates finished the tournament 3-1 for a third place finish.
Another calendar year comes to an end and with it the usual reflections and resolutions. The loss of human-nature interaction has been linked to a rising tide of mental health disorders. A growing body of evidence indicates that human health, both mental and physical, is intrinsically linked…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team played catch-up too long versus the Sinton Lady Pirates and lost their second district game of the season 49-38 Tuesday, Dec. 20 in Sinton.
While the Christmas season is in full effect, take a break from the Hallmark movies and read about a real-life miracle in the making: The comeback of the Whooping Crane! At one point there were more than 15,000 whooping cranes populating North America. Its north to south range included Canad…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team began their Christmas break with a 62-49 win over the Carroll Tigers Saturday, Dec. 17 at home.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team finished the week with a second consecutive overtime game but was unable to get the second win in their district opener to Orange Grove (OG), losing 47-45 Friday, Dec. 16 at home.
Legends Saloon hosted another day of Belt Sander Races Saturday, Dec. 10.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team defeated the London Lady Pirates 37-36 in comeback fashion Tuesday, Dec. 13 at home.
It’s the last week of Christmas shopping for some, and if you are still looking for a gift that will absolutely have that “WOW” factor and last longer than some batteries - consider a guided fishing trip. Whether the person you are shopping for is an experienced angler, new to fishing, young…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate soccer team began its 2022-23 season with an an alumni game against former Lady Pirate soccer players Saturday, Dec. 10 at Pirate Stadium. The alumni team defeated the current RFHS team 4-3.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team went 4-1 over the weekend for a second place finish in tournament play in San Diego. Then, on Monday, Dec. 12, the Pirates defeated Robstown 80-37 at home.
Dec. 10, 2022 to Jan. 29, 2023 marks the second split of duck season for the South Zone. The duck daily bag limit is six in the aggregate (including mergansers).
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team defeated the Tuloso-Midway (T-M) Warriors 59-44 at home.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team went 2-3 in its home Toast of the Coast tournament last weekend.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team took fourth place in the championship bracket of the Corpus Christi Independent School District basketball invitational over the weekend at Carroll High School.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team defeated the Odem Owls 64-42 Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Odem.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team lost to the Aransas Pass (AP) Lady Panthers 75-35 Tuesday, Nov. 29 at home.
The Tricolored Heron is a year-round find in Rockport. This smaller heron is about 22 inches in length and has a wingspan of about three feet. It’s common in southern saltmarshes and was once known as the Louisiana Heron. This slender heron has slate blue feathers on most of its body, except…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate football team had 26 players receive District 15-4A DI all-district honors following the 2022 season.
The entire 2022 Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate volleyball team received District 30-4A all-district honors following the 2022 season.
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The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team defeated the Miller Lady Bucs 50-44 Monday, Nov. 21 at home.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team defeated the Victoria East Titans 63-50 Saturday, Nov. 19 at home. The Pirates lost a road game two days later at Bishop 81-70 Monday, Nov. 21.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate basketball team lost to the Tuloso-Midway (T-M) Lady Warriors 67-35 Tuesday, Nov. 15 at home.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and for many people that means good food ahead! When it comes to big appetites, one species readily comes to mind. Redfish are voracious eaters. Their downward angled mouth on the bottom of their head makes them naturally inclined to bottom feeding. The “tai…
The Cove Harbor Yacht Club & Boathouse Resort hosted its inaugural Client Fishing Tournament Saturday, Oct. 29.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate basketball team began its 2022-23 season with a 78-25 victory over John Paul (JP) II Saturday, Nov. 12 at home.
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Lady Pirate volleyball team fell behind to a tough Floresville Lady Tigers team in a 3-1 loss in the region quarterfinal round of the playoffs Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Victoria.
Many people would like a little fame, to leave their mark on the world or be known as the best at something. When it comes to fishing, there’s a way to do that. Take a look at https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/fishrecords/ and peruse the various categories available, and you migh…
The Rockport-Fulton High School (RFHS) Pirate football team played its final game of the season in a 24-14 loss to the La Vernia Bears Friday, Nov. 4 at home.
