Nov 23 2018
[slideshow_deploy id=’21089′] FERC holds public meeting for Rio Grande LNG, Texas LNG projects By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Federal Regulatory Energy Commission (FERC) was in town last Thursday to host a public comment session regarding the latest updates on two proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal projects. Recently, Rio Grande LNG …
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Nov 23 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Officials at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR) learned Monday that the refuge has been awarded $11.1 million in grants for land acquisition and habitat conservation. The funds come via two grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund, according to a statement …
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Nov 23 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS A report on marketing analysis, comprehensive planning, and consideration of mural submissions highlighted the Tuesday, Nov. 13 meeting of the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Mike Flores, interim executive director of the SPI Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB), provided the EDC with a presentation on research and …
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Nov 23 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Reports on city projects, canvassing of election results, and action on bond related items highlighted the Thursday, Nov. 15 meeting of the Port Isabel City Commission. During the Regular Reports portion of the meeting, City Manager Jared Hockema announced that the Public Works Department has begun the process of …
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Nov 23 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpon hoops team traveled to Lyford this past Monday and left town with a 56-36 win. But prior to that, the team played in the Border Brawl Tournament last weekend at Valley View and advanced to the championship game of the Silver Bracket. In …
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Nov 23 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpon boys basketball team won last weekend’s San Perlita tournament. They beat Roma, 58-54, in Saturday’s championship game, and improve their season record to 6-0 with Monday’s win over Brownsville Jubilee Leadership Academy. Tarpon player Daniel Rinza was named MVP of the tournament and Tommy …
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Nov 23 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The game will go down as one of the highest-scoring and wildest games in Port Isabel Tarpon football history. It was ultimately decided by a missed field goal by Port Isabel that could have won the game, and Corpus Christi West Oso won the bi-district playoff contest, 57-56. …
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Nov 23 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Gobble, gobble! It’s that time of the year again — that time where we set our tables with our nicest china and our homes are filled with the warm smells of butter, thyme, cinnamon, pumpkin, cranberry and citrus as we prepare a feast fit for royalty. It’s Thanksgiving! …
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Nov 16 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Approximately 2,000 people were expected to take part in the 10th Annual HEB Feast of Sharing Wednesday night, and if the crowded tables at the Port Isabel High School gym were any indication, those expectations were met. HEB partners with communities throughout Texas and northern Mexico to host …
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Nov 16 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Laguna Vista man died after his vehicle became engulfed in flames last Wednesday evening. Laguna Vista Chief of Police Tony David confirmed Tuesday that the victim — the sole occupant of the vehicle — was 90-year-old Laguna Vista resident George Chambers. Laguna Vista first responders were notified …
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