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. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. Her husband, Robert, was inside their home, going through whats left, four days after then-Category-4 Hurricane Harvey plowed into the tiny sea town. [], They came, they saw, they whooped it up. 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 , On hand for the ceremony are, from left, BM3 Tanaraet Hopkins, Capt. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Please click on each News Release below to read the full text. Sunday: 10 a.m. to . Cloudy skies. Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities I then proceed to politely inform them that they could not be further from the truth. Here is a list of roads in Rockport that are impassable: Chaparral between Lanfair and Business 35. The Port Aransas Garden Club will host the event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. The new emergency center is located at 400 Enterprise Blvd. 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 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. 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. It previously was stationed at Port Isabel. Rockport police stopped a vehicle and arrested the driver after finding a large quantity of packaged marijuana. Champions at Traylor. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. . Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport Police Department is asking for the public's help to find two burglary suspects. Were not rich! Kaiti Blake is a child weather-geek-turned-meteorologist. Low 68F. Rockport Police Chief Greg Stevens said that most drug busts begin with items stolen from the community. 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). In addition, 33 pistols and rifles were found -- two of which were confirmed to be stolen. 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. Our neighbor called and he said, Christina, have you heard? I said no. Located primarily in downtown Corpus Christi, e-scooters have been a part of the Sparkling City by the Sea since October 2018. SINTON, TX 11 DAYS AGO Rockport Pilot COVID-19 numbers released Through Tuesday, Jan. 17 Aransas County had a historical count of 4,073 confirmed cases of COVID-19. KSAT meteorologist Sarah Spivey said the South Texas Coast isnt done yet - its in for another round of rain on Thursday. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. But thats not the whole story. The Port Aransas City Council has approved a list of legislative priorities for city officials to pay close attention to during the 2023 Texas Legislature. ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport Mayor Pat Rios urged residents to stay home Wednesday with much of the city experiencing deep and damaging floods. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Arrest in Rockport uncovers local kayak theft ring. Mary Claire Patton has been a journalist with KSAT 12 since 2015. Proceeds from the sale of the flags went to Roberts Point Park. The festival grounds are at Fulton Beach Park on North Casterline Drive in Fulton. Updated: 9:58 PM CST February 27, 2023. Please click on each News Release below to read the full text. "It's hard. Officers also found evidence of distribution. Wednesdays flash flooding issues along the Gulf Coast are a result of heavy rain earlier this week. Festival grounds will be open: Thursday: 5-11 p.m. Friday: 5-11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight. 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. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas She's a self-described beach bum who spent her teen years in Corpus Christi, and now she's well on her way to becoming a highly-successful published author. Christina and Robert Urdiales clean up debris around their destroyed second home in Rockport, Texas on Monday, August 28. News Releases are disseminated to keep citizens aware of activities of the city. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Oysterfest 2023: Here's your guide to the Fulton festival, If You Come Across Purple Streetlights In Texas, Here's The Reason, Port Aransas prepares for spring break influx. This is what the roads look like on Highway 35. 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. Until then, their task is to clean up and salvage whatever is left. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Freeport, 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. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Janet Weinstein/ABC News. Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the festival, which includes a carnival, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and vendors. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen in the area over the past few hours and another 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible. SAN ANTONIO Pictures and video from Rockport show major flooding in the coastal city after heavy rainfall this week. The weather was amazing, aside from the early morning fog, said Brett Stawar, president and CEO of the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and []. Corpus Christi Medical Center opened ER 24/7 Rockport on Tuesday. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport-Fulton Pirates didn't take long to find their new athletic director and football coach, hiring Jacob Bible Monday night . Local News. The officer was taken to the hospital, but is okay. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A longtime Rockport Police officer was equally surprised by the torrential downpours. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. ), Rainfall totals in excess of 8 inches over a48-hour period have led to flash flooding issues Wednesday. []. Almost every house in the Copono Cove community in Rockport looks to have sustained some sort of bad damage. ", Were eternally thankful for those first responders out there for doing the job that they do," Rios said. Christina and Jared Jellison assess damage to their vacation home caused by Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Aug. 28, 2017. #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. Rockport Police Commander Jerry Lawing said police responded to. There were also 250 hits of LSD and 10 grams of mushrooms. 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. The SISD school board approved the hiring of Seibert during If (the water in the road) looks high, turn around -- dont drown," Rios said. Students at Aransas Pass High School gathered to celebrate an important milestone towards their goals after they walk on stage to graduate. Galveston, TX (77553) Today. "The city of Rockport urges everyone to heed the weather advisory, turn around and. 3NEWS , Weve received more rain in the past few hours than we do in half a year," Rios said. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The City of Port Aransas is preparing for spring break, which officials said will start and run from March 12-19. Police also recovered $49,000 in cash, along with jewelry and other stolen items. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. Those four hours are definitely stirring up a little bit more [], The life of legendary Port Aransas fishing guide Totsy Belcher, known for his mastery of fishing the north jetty, will be celebrated April 1. 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. @KPRC2 @KPRC2Justin pic.twitter.com/yimPFo378H, @Justin_Horne Rockport today pic.twitter.com/EcZVBhxRLe, Almost in Rockport. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. 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. That was at 11:20 a.m., according to a screen shot of the notification one parent copied and shared on social media. David Ibaez has been managing editor of KSAT.com since the website's launch in October 2000. Updated: 10:18 PM CDT September 15, 2020. It replaced a building that was destroyed in 2017 by Hurricane Harvey. No one would be allowed outside, and no one in. ROCKPORT, Texas Persistent, heavy rain has lead to multiple flash flooding issues along parts of the Texas Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon. A property room at the Galveston Police Department houses kayaks, paddle boards, fishing gear and coastal-themed dcor Thursday. 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. 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. A member of the KSAT Weather Authority, Kaiti is a co-host of the Whatever the Weather video podcast. ICYMI also features select historical content. They're not here with us they dont get to see what was going on they're not going to get to see her state of mind when she came out the front door.. SAN ANTONIO - Pictures and video from Rockport show major flooding in the coastal city after heavy rainfall this week. 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. . He spent majority of his time on the water, driving a boat, teaching others how [], Port Aransas High School students hustled at a track meet in Ingleside on Saturday, Feb. 25. There are stairs that lead to the second floor, but all that remains upstairs is a pantry. "In the 32 years that Ive worked for this agency we havent experienced flooding quite like this.". "We would ask people to try and help us out by staying home and not putting those folks in danger.". The city is considering opening shelters for displaced residents, but no decision has been made yet. Low 68F. 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. Updated: 9:41 PM CDT August 22, 2021. @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. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. On Dec. 9. We won't share it with anyone else. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight The Port Aransas Garden Club will host the event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District (RFISD) Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jay Seibert will leave the district after nine years to take the corresponding position at the Sweeny Independent School District (SISD). ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport-Fulton is set for a major change on the football sidelines for the first . For the most up to date list of impassable roads because of flooding, click here. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Her debut young adult novel just landed on one of Amazon's bestseller lists, and it has not even been released yet. 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. 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. Seibert is set to head up to Sweeny to lead a Bulldogs program that struggled to. Rios and Sinclair want to keep it that way. Now, the house looks like the site of a bomb blast, with no walls or roof. The KSAT 12 News Team offers a report on the latest news of the day, as well as updates on sports, San Antonio area weather and rush-hour traffic issues. The council approved the list during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. 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. 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! ROCKPORT, TX 4 DAYS AGO TexasHighways As they walk around, each room seems to have sustained damage. The deck leading to the front door has snapped in half and blown to the front yard. First, a Flash Flood Emergency is in effect until. Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. We have had, what I would consider, record flooding," Commander Larry Sinclair said. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. "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. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A Friday traffic stop ultimately turned into a massive drug bust in Rockport. The council approved the list during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. It all happened so quickly. 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. Totsy was born in Edna, but grew up in Port Aransas. Just working people, said Christina Urdiales. -- 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. Example video title will go here for this video. The couple takes careful steps to the door and have to hoist themselves up to get inside. High 61F. 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. Champions at Royal Oaks Drive. Tuesday, the lifeguard stands were being put into place along the beach where many college students and families will flock to by the thousands. 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. It replaced a building that was destroyed in 2017 by Hurricane Harvey. 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. 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 . Market Street between Verne and Fuqua. As a matter of fact, of all the fine [], Coast Guard Station Port Aransas held an official ribbon-cutting for its new $27 million building on Tuesday, Feb. 28. 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