Apr 19 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com “Serious.” That was the word Yvette Clarke used when asked by the South Padre Parade to describe herself. “Serious? Really?” we replied. It took us a few moments to think about it, and say, “Yeah, guess you’re right.” Still, after we got to know her, “serious” wasn’t the …
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Apr 19 2012
By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com What a difference a year makes. Last winter, the Valley suffered a freeze that put a strain on the local wildlife population, sea turtles included. To this day, Sea Turtle Inc., located on South Padre Island, is nursing some of those younger turtle that were caught in …
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Apr 19 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS A local business was put in the national spotlight on Friday, April 13 when ABC’s “What Would You Do?” – hosted by John Quinones – aired scenarios filmed during Spring Break. Mark Marchan, Manager of Palm Street Pier Bar and Grill, said the crew filmed several scenarios over …
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Apr 19 2012
Special to the PRESS An estimated $60 million in early restoration projects soon will begin along the Gulf Coast following the nation’s largest oil spill, the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Council announced. With finalization of the “Deepwater Horizon Phase I Early Restoration Plan & Environmental Assessment” (ERP/EA), eight restoration projects will …
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Apr 16 2012
Special to the PRESS During the 36th annual Travel Study Tour, sponsored by the Texas Travel Industry Association last fall, South Padre Island received five “Best” awards out of eight categories during the Study Tour of the Coastal Rio Grande Valley. Participants in the tour and the voting process are Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) …
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Apr 16 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board of South Padre Island met and selected last Wednesday a new chairperson and vice-chair. Mike Bigelow resigned his position as chairperson and Lynne Tate accepted the board’s nomination to be his replacement. After, Bigelow accepted the role of vice-chair for CVA when …
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Apr 16 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials last week adopted a new resolution to establish a formal process for granting excused absences by council members. The issue drew lengthy debate before passing on a 4-1 vote. It repeals a prior resolution adopted in January. The new resolution was implemented at last Tuesday’s …
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Apr 16 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Little League started its 2012 season with opening ceremonies Thursday, April 12. League President Raul Loera said there were over 600 people in attendance for the opening ceremonies parade. He said seeing the families participate is gratifying. “It makes all the hard work worthwhile,” Loera …
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Apr 13 2012
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island announced Friday the hiring of Lacey Ekberg as the SPI Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. She will begin her tenure on May 14. Ekberg’s educational background includes an associate degree in Psychology and Hotel/Restaurant Management, a BA in marketing from Boise State University and a …
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