Oct 05 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS The trip onto the flat area proved to be short lived. Bill circled around and headed towards the edge of a line of dunes. Now, I could see what had attracted his attention. There, half buried in the muck, lay an ancient weathered beam. The butt end of it showed a most …
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Sep 28 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Whether you’re a kid, or you’re a kid at heart, you’re sure to have fun at one of South Padre Island’s longest-running events: Sandcastle Days. The 31-year-old event, which celebrates the ephemeral art of sandcastle building, kicks off this coming Wednesday at Clayton’s Beach Bar, 6900 Padre Blvd. …
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Sep 28 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council met in closed session Wednesday to discuss a potential complaint of misconduct against one of their own — Place 1 Councilman Ken Medders. Medders was not at the special meeting, notice of which was posted late last Friday. The topic was the …
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Sep 28 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate the death of a woman who had been kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico north of County Beach Access 6 last week. The woman has since been identified as 57-year-old Ann Moffatt, of Colorado, confirmed Pct. 1 Justice of …
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Sep 28 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Plans regarding the submission of a matching grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for funds to complete the second phase of improvements at John L. Tompkins Park was a key point of discussion at the Wednesday, Sept. 19 South Padre Island City Council meeting. SPI …
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Sep 28 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Fire Prevention Week will be celebrated in Laguna Vista with a Fire Fighters’ Run on Oct. 6. As part of Fire Prevention Week activities, and to raise funds to support the Volunteer Fire Fighters who serve our community, the Town is hosting a 5k/10k Run,” City Manager Rolando Vela …
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Sep 28 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The date for Pachanga in the Park has been set for Saturday, Sept. 29, and the City of Port Isabel is inviting one and all to the biggest party of the year. Pachanga will take place at Laguna Madre Park, located behind the Laguna Madre Youth Center off …
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Sep 28 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Spending some excess reserves to support the construction of a new animal shelter, funding an economic impact study, and recognition of a new junior lifeguard program were some of the key topics of discussion at the Wednesday, Sept. 19 South Padre Island City Council meeting. Council considered action to …
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Sep 28 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Discussion about a plan to create an outdoor mural highlighted the agenda of the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 18. EDC Director Darla Lapeyre provided background information on the South Padre Island Mural Program as well as the grant funds made available …
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Sep 28 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A planning meeting for the annual Fall Festival at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church is scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 705 S. Longoria in Port Isabel. At this final planning meeting, volunteers will be assigned to specific booths …
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