Article: Economy Smart Destination for Winter Texans - Rockport-Fulton, Texas.

"This is our fifth year to make Rockport our home for six months," says Sharon Firmstone of Hawley, Pennsylvania. "When we return north, we compare notes with our friends and find we have the best deal of all, we spend in one month what they do in a week in Florida. You can't beat the cost of living, and I doubt you'll find a friendlier place."

Sharon and her husband John come for the quality of life, "it's a captivating small town, much like Hawley, but it's close to big city amenities. Houston and Corpus Christi are just a short drive. We also find the quality of health care is better and more affordable, so we have all of our medical check-ups while down ...

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