Vice President Mike Pence landed at Corpus Christi International Airport late Wednesday morning for a visit commemorating the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey.
Our Facebook live feed is covering him from the moment he arrives.
Our reporters and social media will be there to chronicle his visit. Here are some of the more notable tweets about his trip.
.@VP wraps his remarks by saying best days for Rockport, Texas, and America are ahead. @KRIS6News
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
.@VP tells the people of Rockport the nation is proud of them. @KRIS6News pic.twitter.com/YKzAExkmvQ
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
.@VP recognizes the new #TX27 Rep. @MichaelJCloud. Also thanks @JohnCornyn and @SenTedCruz. @KRIS6News
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
Returning to the First Baptist Church in Rockport, TX today nearly one year after the church was devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Inspiring story by the community to rebuild. Will be joined by @GovAbbott and @FEMA to be briefed on overall recovery of the area. pic.twitter.com/ntvM7CKAtM
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) August 22, 2018
.@VP shoutouts in Rockport include Farenthold successor @MichaelJCloud — he "stepped into this role and didn't miss a beat" — and @JohnCornyn and @TedCruz. "They fought for Texas," Pence says of the senators. "They did an outstanding job." #TX27 #txsen
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) August 22, 2018
Just watched the Vice President's remarks at Rockport First Baptist Church (TX) as he stood on a stage I've been on many times. I'm glad he's our Vice President and I'm glad to see the Rockport community coming back as strong as it has in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
— Rick Moore (@RickMoore) August 22, 2018
At the close of his nearly 30-minute speech, @VP Mike Pence said “The best days of Rockport and Texas and America are yet to come.” pic.twitter.com/TTsR5PNFRu
— Tim Acosta (@CallerAcosta) August 22, 2018
The VP says he brings greetings from President Trump, which draws loud applause. @KRIS6News
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
VP Pence: It is good to be back and it is good to see Rockport and Texas coming all the way back!" @KRIS6News pic.twitter.com/j5p6hYhKnW
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
.@VP Pence and @GovAbbott meet with reps from @FEMARegion6 as well as local response agencies to mark one year since #HurricaneHarvey. More this evening on @KRIS6News. pic.twitter.com/0leI0N7DLP
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
.@VP Pence and @GovAbbott start their visit to the First Baptist Church in Rockport. @KRIS6News pic.twitter.com/0H67srvF7x
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
Hearing @VP Pence is about 10 minutes out. @KRIS6News
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
Already a full house at First Baptist Church in Rockport. @VP Mike Pence will be speaking here later today. I'll have more as part of a live report during @KRIS6News at Noon. pic.twitter.com/UhiiJw9W0u
— Greg Chandler (@TVsGregChandler) August 22, 2018
At local church in Rockport, TX., @VP and @GovAbbott meet with local disaster relief volunteers still engaged in recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey a year ago. "The work goes on. A lot more work to do," says @VP. pic.twitter.com/PsNvOAXzyY
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 22, 2018
God, I live in Rockport, MA and was ready to run out and protest!!
— Karma Police (@capeannsky) August 22, 2018
The scene leaving the Corpus Christi airport this morning as Pence heads to Rockport. 🎥: @Skewed_up pic.twitter.com/K6R1UnduKE
— Tyler Castillo (@tjc_12) August 22, 2018
AF2 just landed here in Corpus Christi pic.twitter.com/tSphlWcKlP
— Todd (@tabwx) August 22, 2018
VP Pence and Governor Greg Abbott here at First Baptist Rockport, TX speaking on 1st anniversary of Harvey and visiting our precious town today. #hurricane #hurricaneharvey #rockport… https://t.co/6yOIIiAQ40
— Pamela Foley (@PamyDFoley) August 22, 2018
91-year-old George Haynes, 2nd from left, said this was his first time to see @VP Mike Pence. He is the pastor at Rockport’s Holy Cross Lutheran Church. On Pence’s visit: “It means they haven’t forgotten about us. They’re still interested and caring.” pic.twitter.com/jn0zc5g35t
— Tim Acosta (@CallerAcosta) August 22, 2018
Awaiting the arrival of Air Force Two at CCIA. pic.twitter.com/futfy6O97V
— Emily Hamilton (@emilyhamiltontv) August 22, 2018
And they are waiting in Rockport to catch a glimpse of Vice President Mike Pence! pic.twitter.com/gKx0S5sRpq
— Matt Pierce-Briscoe (@mattbriscoenews) August 22, 2018
Waiting for VP Pence to speak at First Baptist Church Rockport, TX. 3 days shy of the 1 year Harvey anniversary. #PENCE
— Chris Peterson (@bibleblogspot) August 22, 2018
Already people waiting in line …
Follow @KSATBill for updates on @VP's visit to #Rockport. #KSATnews @ksatnews https://t.co/zaqvL6GRxt
— Ellie Holmes KSAT 12 (@KSATEllie) August 22, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence tentatively scheduled to land at Corpus Christi International Airport at 11 a.m. and will be greeted by Governor Greg Abbott, Congressman Michael Cloud and Mayor Joe McComb.
— Emily Hamilton (@emilyhamiltontv) August 22, 2018
