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Fishing the bays of Rockport-Fulton plentiful after Hurricane Harvey
For Immediate Release Contact: Sandy Jumper Director of Tourism and Events Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce tourism@1rockport.org (361) 729.6445 Fishing the bays of Rockport-Fulton plentiful after Hurricane Harvey Public piers, marinas and professional fishing guides ready ROCKPORT-FULTON, TX — As the Rockport-Fulton area swings into spring, the Hurricane Harvey economic impact on fishing the bays Read More …
Housing & Job Fair April 3rd.
Aransas County Long-term Recovery Team will host a Housing & Job Fair on April 3rd from 1pm – 7pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. This event will be your “One-Stop Shop” for information and guidance. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Click here for Details
Public Service Announcement: Aransas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Proposed Annexation of the Aransas County Navigation District
Public Service Announcement Aransas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Proposed Annexation of the Aransas County Navigation District March 1, 2018 Aransas County is sponsoring an annex of the Aransas County Navigation District to the adopted Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Action Plan, or Plan. Mitigation is defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as sustained actions Read More …
TWIA Claim Assistance Workshops scheduled for next week
Next week, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) will begin hosting monthly Claims Assistance Workshops to provide in-person claims assistance to policyholders on the coast. On Tuesday, February 27, and Wednesday, February 28, They will hold their first workshops at the community center in Portland and the Women’s Club of Aransas County, respectively. We invite policyholders Read More …
The Process Moves Forward
Another milestone is reached today with the demolition of the county courthouse in Rockport. Judge Mills took the first bite to usher in a new era for Aransas County. County staff are currently pursuing funding and will be working to issue request for qualifications soon to develop designs for the new courthouse.
TWIA Claims Support Center Closing
This week we will close the remaining TWIA Claims Support Center (CSC), in Rockport, at the end of business Friday, February 23. We are incredibly grateful to GSM Insurors for allowing us to set up our CSC in their parking lot and serve our policyholders in their time of need. Permanent Closure February 23, Read More …
The General Land Office (GLO) Hosts Meeting on Affordable Rental Housing
Multi-family property owners of Rockport-Fulton voiced their questions at a meeting held by the General Land Office on Feb. 20. In case you were unable to make it, you can watch the recorded version at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGRfaUOnbc&feature=share
GLO Hurricane Harvey Affordable Rental Housing Program Presentation
For any of our Multi-family property owners who were unable to attend today’s presentation, we have uploaded it here for you:
Winter Texans (Minnesotans) with a Texas Sized Heart
Winter Texans show their love for their home away from home by gathering at the Butter Churn for their annual Minnesota Day and generously assisting with aid to the Long Term Recovery of Aransas County.
Governor Requests Federal Govt. to Protect the Fishing Industry of the Texas Coastline
Governor Abbott Requests Recognition of a Federal Fishery Resources Disaster Feb 17, 2018 Governor Greg Abbott recently wrote to U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross asking him to recognize a federal fishery resources disaster along the Texas Gulf Coast as it recovers from Hurricane Harvey. “The magnitude of Hurricane Harvey’s impact on recreational and commercial fisheries Read More …
