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🌱 Rockport residents: what to do if you smell gas today

Spotted on the Rockport calendar: Open Mic at Rockport Little Theatre

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Good day Rockport! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rockport residents: what to do if you smell gas today
  • Rockport community remembers the life of Donald Leon “Don” Gibson

Also on today's calendar: Rockport Fulton Market Days and 3 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 69, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockport officials report widespread gas odor complaints, urge residents to report issues (kiiitv.com) — Rockport officials are investigating a widespread gas odor being reported across the city and are asking residents to speak up if they notice anything unusual. If you smell gas outside, call the listed gas company number; if it’s inside your home or feels like an emergency, contact Rockport Police or dial 911 immediately. Crews are working to find the source, and community reports are crucial.
   

• Donald Leon 'Don' Gibson (southtexasnews.com) — Family and friends are mourning Donald Leon “Don” Gibson, who moved to Rockport in 1983 and built a life rooted in family, fishing, and craftsmanship. The longtime Port Aransas Marine Science Institute employee is remembered by his wife Faye, three children including two Rockport residents, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His Rockport family highlights how deeply his life was tied to the Coastal Bend.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Network Wednesday
    319 Broadway St , Rockport
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • 2025 NJROTC Annual Military Inspection
    Aransas Pass High School , 450 S Ave A , Aransas Pass
    7:00 am
    • Friday December 19
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas
    Rockport Little Theatre , 99 N Austin St , Rockport
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Hot Cocoa Bar and Cookies
    Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center , 319 Broadway St , Rockport
    9:00 am
  • Tumble Dry Low
    Headliners Bar , 3720 TX-35 , Fulton
    9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wells Fargo accounts, beware of “Wells Fargo calling you about suspicious activity on your account, the actual person calling is the scammer, after talking to the actual bank and fraud division this is going on a lot.
    It’s very devastating to be hacked, fraud said they don’t call they will text, so if this happens to you , hang up and call the fraud department,… (Nextdoor Fulton Beach)
  • Does anyone know where I can buy a bale of hay tonight close to Rockport?
    I was headed to Tractor Supply never thinking they might close early sooo yes they do close early on Sunday nites…. Thank you … (Nextdoor Copano Heights)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 201 in Rockport. Apply here.
  • Texas Staffing posted a job opening for Security Officer - Healthcare Patrol Part-Time in Rockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aransas Pass

  • New equipment and $5,000 gifted to Aransas Pass High School welding program (kristv.com)
  • Aransas Pass contractor disputes city over sewer overflow repair costs (kristv.com)

Port Aransas

  • Basketball Recap: Clifton Wins Going Away Against Mart (maxpreps.com)

Portland

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