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In the City of Rockport, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Rockport a wonderful place to call home.
Recognizing the Vital Role of Water in Our Spooky Celebrations
October 01, 2024
As Halloween approaches, we eagerly anticipate the thrill of spooky costumes, jack-o'-lanterns, and trick-or-treating adventures. Yet, amidst the excitement of this festive holiday, it's easy to overlook the critical role that water plays in bringing our Halloween traditions to life.
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Featured News
Come to Trunk or Treat on Tanner Street
10/8/2024
Join the Rockport Police and Fire Departments, Tanner's Towing & Recovery and other local vendors for Trunk or Treat! We'll be across the street from Tanner's Towing & Recovery at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. All little boos and ghouls welcome!
(And a huge thanks to the vendors making this all...
Delayed garbage pickup
8/15/2024
Household trash pickup for this week is delayed and will be picked up next Tuesday, Aug. 22.
PSA for wastewater customers
7/10/2024
For all our wastewater customers: please do not tamper with the green wires at the collection tank. Please do NOT cut those wires -- that's what allows us to trace lines. We appreciate your cooperation in this.
Trash pickup summer hours
5/28/2024
Due to the onset of hot weather, effective June 4 please have your trash outside and ready for pickup by 6 a.m.
Eclipse effects
3/21/2024
In case you missed it, there's a total solar eclipse Monday, April 8. State officials expect a major influx of visitors surrounding this event, impacting traffic at least through Tuesday, April 9.
Hot Spring County Solid Waste stations will be closed Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9. Due to this,...
Seeking info to ID suspect
8/15/2023
See image labeled ID assistance -- we're looking for information to identify this subject.
Aftermath Grants available
5/26/2023
Help us get a grant by voting for Rockport!
The Grant voting period began at 5 a.m. on May 25 and ends at 11:59 p.m. June 5, 2023. Once voting period begins, votes can be cast by legal residents of the United States who are 13 years of age or older with a valid email address or social media...
Old Glory Relay 2023 makes Rockport stop
5/10/2023
The Old Glory Relay 2023 stopped in Rockport today (May 10, 2023) to switch riders on their trek to Atlanta.
The event is a 50-day relay carrying the American flag 4,000 miles, from Seattle to Atlanta. Volunteers run, bike, hike, walk or otherwise carry the Stars and Stripes every mile of the...
Fireworks vendors must file permit
4/23/2023
In its April 18, 2023, regular meeting, the Rockport City Council approved Ordinance 2023-6, requiring that any individual, corporation, business or other entity wishing to sell fireworks within the city limits of Rockport must file a permit appliation and $50 fee.
The application form is...
Help hungry pollinators
3/29/2023
Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are out working -- and you probably are, too. We understand you're anxious to get your yard back in order after the winter. But remember that wildflowers (also known as weeds) are the primary source of food for pollinators right now. So until more plants...
Support your city with a single word
3/22/2023
Did you know you can support your city just by using "Rockport" in your address?
If you live in Rockport, make sure you use that as your street address. For example, we're at 1472 Military Road, Rockport, AR 72104. It's the same ZIP code as our neighboring town, but the U.S. Postal Service...
Rockport names new police chief, welcomes canine officer
3/6/2023
The Rockport City Council in January named Toby Morales as the city's new police chief. Morales, who had been part of the department for several years, said he wants to help the city grow and wants law enforcement officers to be a community resource.
He has already taken several steps to...