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Rockport, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Rockport! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much your Rockport water bill and city tax rate may change

Also on today's calendar: The Magic of Alcohol Inks with Elaine Riley —... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny; breezy, humid, with a high of 91 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; breezy, humid, temps: high: 90, low: 82.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, windy and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 83 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City council moves forward on water rate increases; groundwater feasibility study presented (kdhnews.com) — Rockport residents should prepare for higher water bills starting July 1, with another increase coming in October as the city responds to rising wholesale costs and a utility deficit. City leaders also reviewed a groundwater study that could supplement Rockport’s supply, and began shaping next year’s budget, hotel occupancy tax allocations, and potential tax rate changes that may affect local services and tourism efforts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know where I can learn Mahjong?
    I have never played before, and would be considered a pre-beginner, I am sure. Thanks (Nextdoor St Andrews St)
  • Sharon has been my stylist for years she’s excellent at cutting my hair and is a magician colorist.
    Also, one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. (Nextdoor Lamar)
  • Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Store Associate in Rockport. Apply here.
  • H-E-B Grocery Company, LP posted a job opening for Rockport Bakery - Overnight Baker/Fryer - Part time in Rockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aransas Pass

  • Rockport-Fulton junior softball squad rallies for district title (kdhnews.com)
  • Policy & Training Integration Manager V (texas.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockport

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