Feb 15 2019
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials will enter discussions to purchase a building to serve as a new city hall. Town Council members Tuesday directed City Manager Rolando Vela to begin talks for the lease or purchase of a 4,784 square-foot building on Santa Isabel Blvd. Property owner Jerry Harbin addressed the …
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Feb 15 2019
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Cameron County Regional Mobile Authority did not have good news for Laguna Vista leaders Tuesday in addressing the status of the access project required for a second causeway locally. Pete Sepulveda, executive director of the CCRMA, said the project remains “on hold.” “It’s been on hold since December …
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Feb 15 2019
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel is preparing to ramp up efforts to maintain an existing agreement it has held for several years with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) regarding the operation and maintenance of the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse. The agreement is under threat after two …
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Feb 15 2019
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Placing a temporary ban on motorized scooters, and providing reserved parking for veterans were items for discussion and action during the Wednesday, Feb. 6 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Council member Joe Rico brought forward an item regarding the regulation of motor-assisted scooters. Ricco’s concerns were …
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Feb 15 2019
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Dressed in cold weather gear, master of ceremonies Blain McCulloch surveyed the crowd at the 2019 South Padre Island Chili Expo (SPICE) chili and bean cook-off last Saturday at Louie’s Backyard. Putting a positive spin on the frigid, damp weather, McCulloch mused “The weather could be better, but …
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Feb 15 2019
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Discussions on the condition of Laguna Boulevard, recognition of the finance department, and an announcement of an award to purchase lifesaving equipment highlighted the Wednesday, Feb. 6 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Council member Ken Medders brought forth an agenda item regarding improvements to Laguna Boulevard. …
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Feb 15 2019
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Some 535 letters are being sent this month to people with unpaid tickets issued by the Town of Laguna Vista to pay up or face the prospect of going to jail. “The Town is partnering with its delinquent tax attorneys in participating on ‘The Sweep’ Warrant Roundup, and is …
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Feb 15 2019
DARREN GOLLER Special to the PRESS Last Friday was certainly windy, cold, overcast and just a tad nasty out, but that didn’t stop over 300 volunteers from picking up trash on the beaches of South Padre Island. Friday marked the 33rd annual Adopt-A-Beach cleanup, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Foul weather forced …
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Feb 15 2019
By ANAMARIA RAMIREZ Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpon soccer team made a strong showing against their first major competition in district last Friday, blanking the Raymondville Lady Bearkats, 6-0. The decisive win puts PI 2-2 in district play. The Lady Tarpons had more than just another team facing them across the …
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Feb 15 2019
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons trailed early, then turned it on in the second half to beat the Progreso Red Ants, 58-42, Monday night in the final district game of the season. They enter the 2019 post-season playoffs as the second seed from District 32-4A for the second year …
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