“Babes on the Bay” Celebrates 22 Years”

For Immediate Release Contact: Sandy Jumper Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 361-729-6445 tourism@1rockport.org “Babes on the Bay” Celebrates 22 Years Largest Women Anglers tournament in the U.S. Rockport-Fulton, Texas (May 2022) – On Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, Fulton Harbor welcomes the 22nd annual Jim Ehman Memorial “Babes on the Bay” fishing tournament. Fulton Harbor was Read More …

Preparing for Hurricane season

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/before.html It is that time of year again. Hurricane season if fast approaching. Are you prepared? The CDC gives insight on how to be prepared Make a Plan. Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Before hurricane season Read More …

The Groundbreaking for the Aransas County Courthouse and The City of Rockport City Hall

This morning was the moment that Aransas County and The City of Rockport have been waiting on since Harvey hit Rockport – the groundbreaking of the new Courthouse, City Hall and Community building. These facilities will serve the County and the City of Rockport for the next 60 to 75 years. The Courthouse and Rockport Read More …

Burn Ban

ARANSAS COUNTY BURN BAN EXTENDED April 25, 2022 Today, the Aransas County Commissioners Court issued an extension on the Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning for another period of Thirty (30) days. The new expiration date is May 25, 2022 This Order went into effect immediately upon issuance and prohibits delivering a spark or fire to any Read More …

COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Update: Currently in Aransas County, Texas, our community risk level is LOW. Recommended actions based on current level Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. You may choose to wear a mask Read More …

COMMUNITY UPDATE – The Downtown Anchor Project

On August 25, 2017, the eye of Hurricane Harvey passed directly over Aransas County leaving destruction in its path. The Aransas County Courthouse and City of Rockport City Hall were damaged beyond repair. Shortly after the storm, both Aransas County and the City of Rockport put a plan together to build new facilities at one Read More …