Jul 14 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista Councilman Gary Meschi resigned his Place Five seat here Wednesday. In his resignation letter, Meschi cited personal reasons for the resignation, but also said he could not work with a Council that did not make decisions in the best interest of the community. His action came after …
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Jul 14 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The issue of Spring Break was at the front and center once again for the South Padre Island City Council during its, Wednesday, July 5 meeting, as they discussed a proposed amendment of the mass gathering ordinance. “We all know special events have a major impact on our community,” …
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Jul 14 2017
$500 hourly fine approved for problematic rental properties By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS In light of incidents that occurred during Spring Break, the South Padre Island City Council tackled the issue of short term rentals in its Wednesday, July 5 meeting. Earlier this year, Council appointed a subcommittee to address the issue brought about …
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Jul 14 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Prospective police officers will first have to pass a physical fitness test before they will be allowed to join the Port Isabel Police Department. Such was the news after the Port Isabel City Commission unanimously approved a recommendation from Chief of Police Robert Lopez during a regular meeting …
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Jul 14 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Town of Laguna Vista leaders Tuesday affirmed their vision of a county-wide recreational trail that will enhance future economic and environmental development. A unanimous vote to approve a memorandum of understanding between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Town was approved here Tuesday. In the MOU, the Town agrees to be …
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Jul 14 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS As per state law, the Town of Laguna Vista is accepting Statements of Qualifications for the Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Municipal Court Judge positions which expire in September. Qualifications for the position include preference for a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, active license to practice …
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Jul 14 2017
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Scott Hartsfield, the head director of bands for Port Isabel schools, believes in percussion. That’s to be expected as he is a longtime percussionist himself. The Press dropped in on him at his office at the high school music department this week and he talked about why he …
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Jul 14 2017
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It began with the frontal ensemble two weeks ago and everybody took the week of July 4th off. This week the snare, tenor and bass drummers have started showing up at the band halls of Port Isabel High School. Next week the band as a whole will start …
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Jul 14 2017
Special to the PRESS Editor, The Answer to PIISD Budget Shortfall? Rio Grande LNG Chapter 313 Agreement. Point Isabel Independent School District is wrestling with a $743,000 funding shortfall for the upcoming budget year after a state tax compression program known as Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction (ASATR) expires at the end of this …
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Jul 14 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A small rumble of thunder sounded overhead Tuesday evening. So gentle was the sound that at first I couldn’t tell if I’d heard thunder or my neighbor moving something next door. I turned on the light outside and cracked open my front door while Stephen Colbert’s image glowed …
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