More than 100 children from Rockport spent part of their day shopping alongside law enforcement officers and first responders during the Rockport Police Department’s annual Blue Santa event, an initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer and strengthening community ties.
A total of 107 children participated in the event, each paired with a police officer or public safety official to shop for gifts. Organizers said the goal was simple: to ensure every child left with a smile and a memorable experience. By the end of the day, those smiles were unmistakable.
The Rockport Police Department was joined by a wide range of local, county, and state agencies. Participants included the Aransas County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Rockport Volunteer Fire Department, the Fulton Fire Department, City of Rockport Park Rangers, Aransas County Constable Precinct 1, Public Safety Center Communications, the Aransas County Detention Center, and City of Rockport Administration staff…