Aransas County

Commissioners Declare Local Disaster Due to Water Shortage

The Rockport Pirate News
May 14, 2026•1 min read

Aransas County has declared a local state of disaster in response to emergency water shortage conditions. County officials noted that while they do not have the statutory authority to sell water directly, the declaration allows the county to activate its disaster plan and seek grant funding for long-term solutions, such as exploring deeper water levels.

The court also approved a joint resolution with neighboring counties to support regional coordination and sustainable water management. Officials expressed concern regarding the potential for local water wells to run dry due to high draw from surrounding areas. The regional agreement is intended to signal a unified front to state legislators in Austin when requesting financial assistance for water infrastructure.

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Walter E. Perry Sr. is co-founder and publisher of The Rockport Pirate, Rockport-Fulton's fastest-growing local news and events platform. A marketing-focused MBA graduate of Texas A&M University–San Antonio and currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Walter brings a rare combination of academic rigor and street-level community credibility to independent journalism. He previously served as editor for a local newspaper and is the founder and executive director of Suit Up!, a trademarked, state-certified life skills program that served more than 1,500 individuals in 2024. Walter is a proven community builder driven by a belief that local news should be bold, honest, and built by the people it serves.

Walter Perry

Walter E. Perry Sr. is co-founder and publisher of The Rockport Pirate, Rockport-Fulton's fastest-growing local news and events platform. A marketing-focused MBA graduate of Texas A&M University–San Antonio and currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Walter brings a rare combination of academic rigor and street-level community credibility to independent journalism. He previously served as editor for a local newspaper and is the founder and executive director of Suit Up!, a trademarked, state-certified life skills program that served more than 1,500 individuals in 2024. Walter is a proven community builder driven by a belief that local news should be bold, honest, and built by the people it serves.

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