The festival grounds are at Fulton Beach Park on North Casterline Drive in Fulton. Sheriff Mills says the woman was taken to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation and treatment. Christina and Robert Urdiales clean up debris around their destroyed second home in Rockport, Texas on Monday, August 28. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Street flooding, heavy rain spotted in Rockport. 4/20/2022 - Annual Kite Festival on April 30 3/30/3022 - Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park on April 9 Folks came from far and wide to take part in the 2023 edition of the Whooping Crane Festival, held in Port Aransas Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 23 to 26. A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday by the National. In one bedroom, there is a huge hole in the roof. The weather was amazing, aside from the early morning fog, said Brett Stawar, president and CEO of the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and [], City Manager Gordon Beck and council member and Port Aransas Garden Club member Audrey Manning add the Port Aransas flag to the flagpole at City Hall. Aransas and Refugio counties were experiencing flash flooding issues Wednesday afternoon after several inches of rain fell, (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Champions at Traylor. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. 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. Flash flooding is already occurring and NWS officials are calling the flooding a particularly dangerous situation. Residents are urged to seek higher ground and to be aware of flooding at low-water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. 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. 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. For those lucky enough to have escaped unscathed from the storm, there is still major hurdles that lie ahead: no power, water or cell phone signal. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport-Fulton Pirates didn't take long to find their new athletic director and football coach, hiring Jacob Bible Monday night . Here is a list of roads in Rockport that are impassable: Chaparral between Lanfair and Business 35. A holstered pistol he wears on his belt with two extra clips just in case is not the only weapon San Patricio County Constable Kody Fahrenthold, Precinct 6, has as part of his arsenal. The Port Aransas Garden Club will host the event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. 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 . Arrest in Rockport uncovers suspected local kayak theft ring, Guest commentary: End of Texas' open beaches might be near, Galveston police seeking white van after hit and run, Seguin man pleads guilty in island doctor Nancy Hughes' death, After 30 years, Grand Parkway heads to Galveston County, Second store in Galveston County enters fights against opioid overdoses, Biz Buzz: Main St. Proceeds from the sale of the flags went to Roberts Point Park. 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 [], 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. @NWSCorpus #txwx #flodding pic.twitter.com/8ScXHY3uJV, TAKE A LOOK: We made it to Rockport. Her debut young adult novel just landed on one of Amazon's bestseller lists, and it has not even been released yet. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Rockport Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Sims told ABC News early Saturday that about 22 firefighters were still hunkered down at the local fire station. Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Receive updates on the latest issues of Coast Monthly. ROCKPORT, Texas Just over four years ago, Rockport was in the cross hairs as Hurricane Harvey made landfall. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A Friday traffic stop ultimately turned into a massive drug bust in Rockport. But ask senior officials at City Hall, including those elected to represent the public, and it was a complete surprise, one informing The Index they werent made aware of the incident , Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. #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. — -- 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. 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. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. 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. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Arrest in Rockport uncovers local kayak theft ring. First, a Flash Flood Emergency is in effect until. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I put so much heart into it," she said. Festival grounds will be open: Thursday: 5-11 p.m. Friday: 5-11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight. We won't share it with anyone else. Rockport-Fulton hires Jacob Bible as athletic director/football head coach. It all happened so quickly. https://t.co/xUQYwbw0n3 pic.twitter.com/31xxsTOfjX, Little bit of rain in Rockport, TX today pic.twitter.com/MtfXv150c6. Ashlee Burns covers trending and breaking news in South Texas. "In the 32 years that Ive worked for this agency we havent experienced flooding quite like this.". We have had, what I would consider, record flooding," Commander Larry Sinclair said. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. The new emergency center is located at 400 Enterprise Blvd. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images. rockportpilot.com | Aransas County's Community Newspaper Since 1869 News News Free candidate announcement information needed News Cloud leads rebuke of FBI News Christmas on Beach group issues checks News Woman's Club celebrates 75th News Races set for 3 May 6 elections News Keep Aransas County Beautiful unveils rescue, recovery trailer Obituaries Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. The deputy went to make a welfare check on a woman at the home. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Folks came from far and wide to take part in the 2023 edition of the Whooping Crane Festival, held in Port Aransas Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 23 to 26. Updated: 9:58 PM CST February 27, 2023. Rockport City Manager Kevin Carruth also confirmed to ABC News that . Her husband . They live in Austin, Texas full-time and and vacation at the house by the shore. The deck leading to the front door has snapped in half and blown to the front yard. Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the festival, which includes a carnival, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and vendors. Just working people, said Christina Urdiales. Weve received more rain in the past few hours than we do in half a year," Rios said. Low 68F. 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. 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. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Choose wisely! ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. For both shows, doors will open at 7 p.m. at the PACT, 2327 State [], The largest boat in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments fleet just got stationed in Port Aransas. I then proceed to politely inform them that they could not be further from the truth. Down the road, Christina and Jared Jellison have also traveled from home to Rockport to check on their home. ROCKPORT, Texas Some Rockport residents say the councilman for Ward 3 got on the May ballot without the proper documentation. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Photos courtesy of KSAT Viewer Rick Lyssy pic.twitter.com/ntYENmUb36, Serious flooding in progress for Rockport, Texas. 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. She had most of them out with her in the living room, said Sheriff Bill Mills. This started around 3:30 p.m. at the 'Palm Harbor R-V- Park' on Port Avenue. The department posted to their Facebook page that the two people entered a home. 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. Kaiti Blake is a child weather-geek-turned-meteorologist. SAN ANTONIO - Pictures and video from Rockport show major flooding in the coastal city after heavy rainfall this week. 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. He died at age 86 on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Alexis Scott 8:12 PM, Feb 24, 2023 . On hand for the ceremony are, from left, BM3 Tanaraet Hopkins, Capt. Of those 4,073 cases, 2,612 have recovered (1,364 estimated probable cases), per reporting from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service and one man told KSATs sister station KPRC that its the most rainfall hes seen since Hurricane Harvey. Lots of water at the intersection of Broadway and 8th street. 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 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 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. Sheriff Mills says all things came together at the right time with the right people. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. A flash flood emergency has been issued for this area. 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. 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. On Dec. 9. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Bistro makes a move; The Anchor ends seawall suspense, Galveston seeks cash as public safety costs soar, Former Galveston postal worker sentenced for mail obstruction, Woman arrested in Santa Fe Confederate flag dispute vows complaint, Schools in Galveston County weigh pros and cons of four-day weeks, Mardi Gras celebrations come to an end with Fat Tuesday parade, Good times roll on at Mardi Gras! Updated: 10:03 PM CDT September 13, 2021 ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport Mayor Patrick Rios said while his team was prepared for Tropical Storm Nicholas, they are glad they didn't have to put. Neither the girls nor the boys teams placed at the meet. Now, the house looks like the site of a bomb blast, with no walls or roof. Weve seen quite a few more red snapper on those, said Robin Williams, an employee at Dolphin Dock. Mary Claire Patton has been a journalist with KSAT 12 since 2015. On hand for the ceremony are, from left, BM3 Tanaraet Hopkins, Capt. ROCKPORT, TX 4 DAYS AGO TexasHighways Were not rich! ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport police say they have made an arrest in connection with the fatal assault of a man at an area bar. The department has about 25 to 30 pending calls, and firefighters are anxious to help, Sims said, but they aren't able to respond until weather conditions improve and it's safe for them to travel.Sims said search and rescue missions, as well as an assessment of the damage to the city of about 10,000 people, won't likely launch until later Saturday morning. 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. City officials will use this list when talking with representatives and senators during Port A Day at the capitol in Austin on April [], 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. ROCKPORT, TX 5 DAYS AGO Corpus Christi Caller-Times The Port Aransas Garden Club will host the event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. "We want people to be safe. "Drugs are often called a victimless crime but what we know is the victims are the people who have their car and house broken into, their property stolen, which is then sold and drugs are bought or the property is traded directly for the drugs or the narcotics," Stevens said. The investigation led officers to a home just outside of Rockport city limits. So far, we have no reports of anyone seriously injured.". Wednesdays flash flooding issues along the Gulf Coast are a result of heavy rain earlier this week. No one would be allowed outside, and no one in. He was arrested Friday morning and is facing several charges. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The Coast Guard moved into the new building in October 2022. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Corpus Christi, TX local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. Sunday: 10 a.m. to . In addition, 33 pistols and rifles were found -- two of which were confirmed to be stolen. The council approved the list during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. On Wednesday, an Aransas County jury found Treadway not guilty of theft. Galveston, TX (77553) Today. A member of the KSAT Weather Authority, Kaiti is a co-host of the Whatever the Weather video podcast. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. Police also recovered $49,000 in cash, along with jewelry and other stolen items. When we did enter the residence, so they weren't put away she had them out and we were fortunate enough to talk her into changing this game plan.". Bible spent the last season coaching at Heritage, but also had head coaching stops in Kermit and Spring Break will soon be upon us and two entertainment events are planned by the Port Aransas Community Theatre. 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 []. 3NEWS I am not an actor! I cant act! That is usually the response I receive from talented young people whenever I try and recruit them for the theatre department here at Port Aransas High School. Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care. 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. The Captain Murchison, an 80-foot hydrofoil catamaran style vessel thats made of aluminum, is docked at the University of Texas Marine Science Institutes marina. 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