The Rockport Pilot

The first newspaper in this region was "The Vaquero," established in 1868 by Charles F. Bailey and Geraldo A. Beeman in St. Mary's. In 1869, Bailey relocated to Rockport and launched "The Transcript," which ran until 1886. In 1888, "The Rockport Enterprise" was introduced, and in 1916, it merged with the newly created "Rockport Pilot." While there were other local newspapers that operated for brief periods, "The Rockport Pilot" has consistently served as the primary publication for the area, concentrating on news and events related to Aransas County since its inception. (1990)

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A beautiful day indeed

Aug 1, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

I love it when I get asked to cover something that is rarely seen in today’s world. I was asked to come to First Baptist Church Friday, July 26 to maybe take a picture of two wonderful people who were getting married. I did more than take a few pictures. I smiled … a lot. Jo Betty Hise, 91, and Jesse Thomas Ray, 77, tied the knot with Pastor Scott Jones, PhD officiating. I just wish every individual in Aransas County under the age of 30 could have witnessed the special event.
Experimental wave breaks do their job

Aug 1, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

Back in May 2022 Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) commissioners heard a report about an experimental wave break solution for the Little Bay shoreline along Broadway St. In August 2022 a small section of the experimental wave breaks were installed in front of Yarbaritas. (Note: Erosion continually threatens Broadway, a street owned by the City of Rockport.
To control discharge in Little Bay, harbors - ACND approves Stormwater Discharge law

Jul 28, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

Aransas County Navigation District commissioners, at their special meeting Monday, July 22, approved a Stormwater Discharge Ordinance in response to the City of Rockport’s actions to condemn property for an easement so the Concho Street Drainage Project can empty into Rockport Harbor.
Council facing challenging 2024-25 budget

Jul 28, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

The Rockport City Council, at its workshop Wednesday, July 24, heard a grim report regarding the City’s current financial challenges, as well as actions that need to be taken for the 2024-25 fiscal year. City Finance Director Robbie Sorrell, and City Financial Advisor Bob Henderson were on hand to walk the Council through the numbers, and lay out what needs to be done moving forward.
At critical juncture so stop the fighting

Jul 28, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

I hate the way the City of Rockport and the Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) have drawn lines in the sand and made drainage a legal fight. In the end, our bays and harbors will be as clean as possible, but in the meantime, God only knows how much money has or will be spent/wasted on lawyers and legal wrangling. I have no idea how this will all work out in the end, but it appears, as of this writing, the Concho Street Drainage issue is going to end up in the courts.
STEAR evacuation, return runs smooth

Jul 22, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

Hurricane Beryl is behind us, but for a group of people, those individuals signed up with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), evacuation from Aransas County was a smooth operation. According to Aransas County Medical Services, Inc. Executive Director Patricia Arnold, who serves as Aransas County’s STEAR Custodian of Records, there are 197 residents on the list. In the end, only 17 residents and seven dogs were evacuated using state assets (buses).
Will ACND go strictly porta potties?

Jul 22, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, July 15, heard reports from Harbor Master Keith Barrett regarding operations during and after Tropical Storm Alberto and Hurricane Beryl, and suggested a major change regarding public restroom usage during the busy summer months might need to be considered.
Check your soul if it didn’t ... Did assassination attempt change thinking?

Jul 21, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

If you weren’t alarmed, shocked, and saddened at the sight of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump then you need to check your sanity. It doesn’t matter which party you support, what color your skin might be, or your sexual orientation. A deranged assassin’s bullet tore through Trump’s ear, missing a kill shot by what doctors call a few centimeters. Divine intervention saved his life, but for what purpose? That is a question that will be answered.
Special events ordinance tabled, hearing planned

Jul 21, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

The Rockport City Council, at its regular meeting Friday, July 12, voted to postpone action on the first reading of Ordinance 1940, an ordinance that will address special events affecting City streets, sidewalks and public spaces. It is postponed until suggested changes are made, and a public hearing regarding the ordinance can be held. City Secretary Shelley Goodwin noted the City was working on a special events ordinance prior to her arrival.
ACND introduced to legal team to fight City easement claim

Jul 21, 2024 | rockportpilot.com | Mike Probst

Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, July 15, heard a presentation by Tim Tuggey of Tim Tuggey Law, the law firm hired by the ACND to gather data to combat the City of Rockport’s attempt to secure an easement to drain stormwater from the new Concho Street Drainage Project into Rockport Harbor.