May 11 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s hard to believe that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. This year has flown by so fast that May — and Mother’s Day with it — almost snuck up on me. But, here we are and, once again, I am struggling to put into words just how I …
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May 11 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS When working (metal detecting) a battlefield, any map you find can usually be put to good use. Many older maps are crudely drawn, but when compared with modern topographical maps, hills, islands, and waterways can be used as landmarks to put you in the general area of a battle. …
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May 04 2018
Attendees disappointed after event headliner no-shows By ROBERT COHEN Special to the PRESS All the hallmarks of a classic Splash were in place last weekend: the beautiful sunset bayside boat ride, the friendly staff at the Upper Deck, and queens and queers from all over, but one very important person was missing, Aja, the headliner …
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May 04 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The General and Special Charter Amendment election in Laguna Vista culminates here on Saturday. Voting will be conducted on May 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at City Hall. Early voting ended Tuesday. On the ballot for the Place 5 position is Councilman Victor Worrell and challenger Abel Delgadillo. Two …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Dozens of people showed up to the City of South Padre Island’s Comprehensive Plan open house Tuesday. Surrounding the perimeter of the City Council chamber were large maps of the Island displaying various information, such as land use, flood zones, transportation infrastructure and more. Beside each were several …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Housing Authority (PIHA) Board of Directors held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss allegations that a PIHA employee has engaged in voter intimidation. The bulk of the meeting was held in closed session, where the board discussed the matter with their attorney, Francisco Zabarte. After …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island and Laguna Madre communities are mourning the loss of a former City leader — Rick Ridolfi. The former Town Alderman died in his home on Wednesday, April 25. Ridolfi was a stalwart pillar in the Laguna Madre community, having served on the Island’s board …
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May 04 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Advisory Board (CVA) considered a funding request for the Friends of the RGV Reef project during a meeting held on Tuesday, April 24. The SPI Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met on April 17, and approved a similar request for $26,000. As she …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com What would happen to the Rio Grande Valley if a powerful storm like Hurricane Harvey made landfall here? How quickly could the area recover, and what obstacles, specifically within the construction industry, would hinder that recovery process? Those were the questions the Texas House Business & Industry Committee …
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May 04 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS During a special session held on Tuesday, April 24, the SPI City Council was presented with a mid-year budget review by the City’s Chief Financial Officer Rodrigo Gimenez. The CFO began by reporting that the City is in compliance with its required reserve funds. “We need to keep a …
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