ROCKPORT, TX 5 DAYS AGO Corpus Christi Caller-Times , that was recovered from what police allege was a kayak theft ring that stretched down the Texas Coast. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Christina and Jared Jellison assess damage to their vacation home caused by Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Aug. 28, 2017. On Dec. 9. Her debut young adult novel just landed on one of Amazon's bestseller lists, and it has not even been released yet. ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport Mayor Pat Rios urged residents to stay home Wednesday with much of the city experiencing deep and damaging floods. It all happened so quickly. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Sheriff Mills also saying that the woman has not been arrested yet. Click here for link to previous releases. Both former police officers from San Antonio, Texas, the couple said they had bought the home here with most of their savings in hopes of retiring soon, debt free. Rockport Police Chief Greg Stevens said that most drug busts begin with items stolen from the community. It replaced a building that was destroyed in 2017 by Hurricane Harvey. This case stems from the time Treadway worked at Rockport Donuts, which is owned by the Otero's. In the indictment of Jan. 21, 2021, Treadway was accused of stealing more than $30,000 from the business. 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. But thats not the whole story. Low 68F. Tuesday, the lifeguard stands were being put into place along the beach where many college students and families will flock to by the thousands. 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. 3NEWS , First, a Flash Flood Emergency is in effect until. @NWSCorpus #txwx #flodding pic.twitter.com/8ScXHY3uJV, TAKE A LOOK: We made it to Rockport. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Arrest in Rockport uncovers local kayak theft ring. The new emergency center is located at 400 Enterprise Blvd. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. One suspect in the case is 41-year-old Devin Wyatt. Please click on each News Release below to read the full text. 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. A property room at the Galveston Police Department houses kayaks, paddle boards, fishing gear and coastal-themed dcor Thursday. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Our kids competed very hard, [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. The couple told ABC News that they do have insurance, and are hoping its enough to rebuild. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. ROCKPORT, Texas Rockport police say they have made an arrest in connection with the fatal assault of a man at an area bar. Wednesdays flash flooding issues along the Gulf Coast are a result of heavy rain earlier this week. Homeowners are starting to trickle in and see whats what left in the property. "Its difficult for people to comprehend that.. 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. Sunday: 10 a.m. to . 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. 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. Ashlee Burns covers trending and breaking news in South Texas. 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. 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. Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care. The deck leading to the front door has snapped in half and blown to the front yard. "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. 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. The department posted to their Facebook page that the two people entered a home. []. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Partly cloudy. . Conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Nicholas have been very different on. There were 17 teams there, total, mostly 4A and 5A schools, said Ginger Jones, track coach at PAHS, a 2A school. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. I put so much heart into it," she said. 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. He said, your house is gone, she told ABC News through tears. 4/20/2022 - Annual Kite Festival on April 30 3/30/3022 - Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park on April 9 Brad Brundrett ousted. "If (the water in the road) looks high, turn . Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the festival, which includes a carnival, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and vendors. On Dec. 9. This is what the roads look like on Highway 35. Here is a list of roads in Rockport that are impassable: Chaparral between Lanfair and Business 35. 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. Champions at Traylor. — -- 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. This . On hand for the ceremony are, from left, BM3 Tanaraet Hopkins, Capt. 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. What we really want to encourage people to do is -- sit tight," Sinclair said. It's a story I've been reporting on for more than two years now. "In the 32 years that Ive worked for this agency we havent experienced flooding quite like this.". 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. Doors open at noon at the Civic Center for those in attendance [], They came, they saw, they whooped it up. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. In one bedroom, there is a huge hole in the roof. 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. 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. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport-Fulton Pirates didn't take long to find their new athletic director and football coach, hiring Jacob Bible Monday night . They had planned to retire there before Hurricane Harvey hit. ROCKPORT, Texas Persistent, heavy rain has lead to multiple flash flooding issues along parts of the Texas Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon. 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. ROCKPORT, TX 4 DAYS AGO TexasHighways 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 officer was taken to the hospital, but is okay. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport Police Department is asking for the public's help to find two burglary suspects. If your kayak has gone missing in the last six months, you may want to check in the property room at the Galveston Police Department. Champions at Royal Oaks Drive. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. He was arrested Friday morning and is facing several charges. News Releases are disseminated to keep citizens aware of activities of the city. Photos courtesy of KSAT Viewer Rick Lyssy pic.twitter.com/ntYENmUb36, Serious flooding in progress for Rockport, Texas. 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 []. The council approved the list during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. 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. Now, the house looks like the site of a bomb blast, with no walls or roof. 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. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The City of Port Aransas is preparing for spring break, which officials said will start and run from March 12-19. 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The Port Aransas Garden Club will host the event at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. Invalid password or account does not exist. There were also 250 hits of LSD and 10 grams of mushrooms. That was at 11:20 a.m., according to a screen shot of the notification one parent copied and shared on social media. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A Friday traffic stop ultimately turned into a massive drug bust in Rockport. After graduating from Texas Tech University, Kaiti worked at WJTV 12 in Jackson, Mississippi and KTAB in Abilene. Rockport City Manager Kevin Carruth also confirmed to ABC News that . In 1869 Bailey move See more 17,007 people like this 18,982 people follow this 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. No one would be allowed outside, and no one in. I then proceed to politely inform them that they could not be further from the truth. Proceeds from the sale of the flags went to Roberts Point Park. Rockport-Fulton hires Jacob Bible as athletic director/football head coach. 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. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The council approved the list during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 23. But with more rain possible and flooding slow to recede, dangers abound in Rockport overnight. 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. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. The deputy went to make a welfare check on a woman at the home. . ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Police also recovered $49,000 in cash, along with jewelry and other stolen items. Please click on each News Release below to read the full text. 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. 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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. Festival grounds will be open: Thursday: 5-11 p.m. Friday: 5-11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight. Radar indications that in the last two days, some have seen well over a foot of rainfall. ), Rainfall totals in excess of 8 inches over a48-hour period have led to flash flooding issues Wednesday. 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 Christina and Robert Urdiales clean up debris around their destroyed second home in Rockport, Texas on Monday, August 28. There are stairs that lead to the second floor, but all that remains upstairs is a pantry. KRIS 6 sat down with both the Corpus Christi and Portland police chiefs to talk about the differences in their policies in pursuing wrong-way drivers, 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. Updated: 10:18 PM CDT September 15, 2020. For the most up to date list of impassable roads because of flooding, click here. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images. Totsy was born in Edna, but grew up in Port Aransas. 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. Rockport police stopped a vehicle and arrested the driver after finding a. Market Street between Verne and Fuqua. Updated: 9:41 PM CDT August 22, 2021. Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the festival, which includes a carnival, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and vendors. Neither the girls nor the boys teams placed at the meet. 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 . Officers also found evidence of distribution. 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. Local News. Jennifer Reynolds/The Daily News Jennifer Reynolds Photography Editor Follow Jennifer Reynolds 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. Students at Aransas Pass High School gathered to celebrate an important milestone towards their goals after they walk on stage to graduate. ROCKPORT, Texas Some Rockport residents say the councilman for Ward 3 got on the May ballot without the proper documentation. Over the years hes invested in professional training and education to equip him for whats becoming a national trend for First Responders across the nation, reflecting a concern of the everchanging dynamics of law enforcement, too. ROCKPORT, Texas Just over four years ago, Rockport was in the cross hairs as Hurricane Harvey made landfall. 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. Weve received more rain in the past few hours than we do in half a year," Rios said. Example video title will go here for this video. Mary Claire Patton has been a journalist with KSAT 12 since 2015. No one would be allowed outside, and no one in. Doors open at noon at the Civic Center for those in attendance []. They even found a hidden room where most of the guns were located. 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 Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Sims told ABC News early Saturday that about 22 firefighters were still hunkered down at the local fire station. A longtime Rockport Police officer was equally surprised by the torrential downpours. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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.". Down the road, Christina and Jared Jellison have also traveled from home to Rockport to check on their home. Rockport Police Commander Jerry Lawing said police responded to. 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). Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. Sheriff Mills says all things came together at the right time with the right people. Our neighbor called and he said, Christina, have you heard? I said no. As a matter of fact, of all the fine []. ROCKPORT, Texas - Persistent, heavy rain has lead to multiple flash flooding issues along parts of the Texas Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon. The 5th Annual Corpus Christi Wine Festival is scheduled to take place on March 11, from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Heritage Park. SAN ANTONIO - Pictures and video from Rockport show major flooding in the coastal city after heavy rainfall this week. "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. Street flooding, heavy rain spotted in Rockport. The couple are just some of the homeowners that are starting to trickle in and see whats what left in the storms wake. If (the water in the road) looks high, turn around -- dont drown," Rios said. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. It replaced a building that was destroyed in 2017 by Hurricane Harvey. As they walk around, each room seems to have sustained damage. 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 updates on the latest issues of Coast Monthly. High 61F. Originally, three electric scooter companies set up shop in Corpus Christi, but one, Bird, flew the coop after opting not to sign a licensing agreement to take part in a six-month pilot CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The City of Port Aransas is preparing for spring break, which officials said will start and run from March 12-19. "We want people to be safe. 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. "If I have to do that to continue to detain her to get her the treatment we're gonna work through that tomorrow depends on what happens tonight in the hospital, but we cant continue to turn people and say well the hospital says youre okay or doctors dont see what went on out here this evening, said Sheriff Mills. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. That was at 11:20 a.m., according to a screen shot of the notification one parent copied and shared on social media. We won't share it with anyone else. It previously was stationed at Port Isabel. 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. Galveston, TX (77553) Today. 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. ROCKPORT, Texas The Rockport Volunteer Fire Department mourned the loss of one of their own this weekend. 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. Jason Gunning, RADM Richard Timme, BMCM [], 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. Until then, their task is to clean up and salvage whatever is left. 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. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. Aransas and Refugio counties were experiencing flash flooding issues Wednesday afternoon after several inches of rain fell, (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. 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 [], 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. Helping to prevent any further injuries from happening in this standoff law enforcement from Rockport, DPS, Aransas Pass and Texas Parks and Wildlife responded. Were not rich! He died at age 86 on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. 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. ICYMI also features select historical content. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. Janet Weinstein/ABC News. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. I then proceed to politely inform them that they could not be further from the truth. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Rockport police stopped a vehicle and arrested the driver after finding a large quantity of packaged marijuana. "Stay in their house. Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities Seibert is set to head up to Sweeny to lead a Bulldogs program that struggled to. 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. A member of the KSAT Weather Authority, Kaiti is a co-host of the Whatever the Weather video podcast. Lots of water at the intersection of Broadway and 8th street. Parks and Wildlife decided to make Port Aransas the vessels new homeport [], KRIS 6 sat down with both the Corpus Christi and Portland police chiefs to talk about the differences in their policies in pursuing wrong-way drivers, The warmer weather has caused red snapper to swim into colder, deeper water, meaning there were more catches on four-hour bay trips out of Port Aransas fishing charters this past week. A flash flood emergency has been issued for this area.
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