Refugio County Museum/Historical Society

05/21/2026

FYI

https://www.facebook.com/100063468046048/posts/1572314198227500/?

After years of dormancy following Hurricane Harvey, efforts are gaining momentum to reopen the Refugio County Museum, with volunteers organizing collections, updating governance documents and laying the groundwork for a

05/17/2026

For those of you who live in Aransas Pass, Texas, or are interested in the cities newspaper history, 844 newspaper weeks were loaded on May 14, 2026 and April 17, 2026.

https://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?t=fulltext&sort=added_d&fq=str_location_county%3ASan+Patricio+County%2C+TX&fq=str_title_serial%3AAransas+Pass+Progress&fbclid=IwY2xjawR2DcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxajlVaURCR25ZYVJQTU1Jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHirBsALH41wism_q8eA5SQtEgmcCFn4Es3GQiTVEW6HC4ct2FkF873t8ptMY_aem_YWdncwC4it2AuL2rY5zwWglfg05U&brid=YWdncwGZSR0Ase3DW3xtQakjK1km

For the May 14th. loading, 560 weeks were loaded and contained the following years: 1937, 1938, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1968.

For the April 17th. loading, 284 weeks were loaded and contained the following years:1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1963, 1969.

Further up the coast in Calhoun County, 26 weeks of The Calhoun County News was loaded on May 13th, 2026, for the year 1951.

Regards,

JK

05/13/2026

FYI
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DdoNBUxmN/

🇺🇸✨Attn: REFUGIO COUNTY…

The word is OUT and the countdown is ON for one of the biggest celebrations in county history! Join us Friday, July 3, 2026 at the Refugio County Airport for STARS, STRIPES & SOUTH TEXAS SKIES to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an unforgettable hometown party!!! 🎆✈️

Expect:
🎶 Live music & DJ
🍔 Food vendors
🛍️ Shopping & merchandise booths
🎇 Fireworks + drone show
🇺🇸 Patriotic fun for the whole family

This isn’t just any event-- it’s a celebration of community, freedom, and the spirit that makes our community special. From our small towns to our wide-open skies, we’re coming together to honor our past and celebrate the future. ❤️🤍💙

📍 Refugio County Airport
📅 Friday, July 3, 2026
⏰ Gates Open at 3:00 PM
😊 Hosted by the Refugio Chamber, Refugio County, and KRFG Refugio County Airport.

Sponsorships and vendor spots are LIMITED and filling quickly!

📞 Contact JD Perez with the at 361-526-2835 for booth reservations and sponsorship opportunities.

05/01/2026

FYI

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AsTSc6PHb/

History doesn’t stop at our doors… it’s all around you.
We’re proud to introduce a new Historic Markers experience through the Aransas County History Center in collaboration with Rockport Birding HQ.

Now you can turn a simple drive through Aransas County into a journey through time—exploring the people, places, and stories that shaped our coastal community.

Start here:
👉 https://www.theachistorycenter.com/histroric-markers

Then dive into the full guide and hit the road.

📍 Self-guided
📍 Local history
📍 Discover at your own pace

Where will history take you?

Rockport Birding HQ Aransas Pathways Texas Tropical Trail Region Humanities Texas RockportFulton Goose Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife