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Longtime Houstonians Bruce and Marina Jefferis began dreaming about coastal living some 25 years ago when their three children were still in elementary school. Marina had always wanted a place on the water where family and friends could get together, and Bruce was an avid fisherman. In fact, the lure of saltwater fishing was a …
Everyone loves the familiar, especially when the place that’s close to our hearts is a beautiful community that fits perfectly into our lifestyle. That was the case of Stephen and Sharon Fisher, medical‑industry professionals most recently from Houston who have a long history with Rockport. For many years, they have spent time relaxing and enjoying …
Dallas may be a fair stretch away from the Texas Gulf Coast, but the trip never stopped Bill and Suzanne Hutchison from making it their destination of choice for many getaways. They liked it so much in fact that the couple bought a home in Port Aransas several years ago. At first it seemed ideal. …
While living in Waco, Texas, avid kayakers Stu and Lisa Millard used to take every opportunity to get away to Rockport to enjoy their favorite pastime and the carefree feeling that comes with “island time”. Then, in 2015, the couple decided to take island time full time and get a house on the coast. Right …
Kevin Baker grew up fishing the shimmering waters of Estes Flats, just a stone’s throw from the town of Rockport, Texas. It was a coastal backdrop for lazy golden summers and a few, mostly true, fish stories. When Kevin would cast a line out onto the calm, azure water he thought to himself how great …