Winter Texans come from colder states to the Coastal Bend for the sunshine and a slower pace of life. From fishing and shopping to eating local, many seasonal visitors say Rockport feels like a home away from home—and local businesses say their presence makes a real difference.
Winter Texans bring economic boost to Rockport
It’s a shopping day in Rockport with Winter Texans Holly Robinson, Lynn Wheat, and Debbie Knippen as they browsed local shops.
“Oh cuz we’re northerners, we wear all those whenever, whenever when we’re up there,” Lynn Wheat said.
Lynn is from Wisconsin, and Debbie Knippen is from Minnesota. They come to Texas during their winter with their husbands. Together, they’ll call Rockport home until April…