Aug 28 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Coastal Studies Laboratory, soon to be a part of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), was originally established in 1973 as a marine biology laboratory and was expanded in 1985 to concentrate on university and public education and coastal research. …
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Aug 28 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island City Manager Bill DiLibero visited the Port Isabel City Commission Tuesday to discuss ongoing preparations for the Run SPI Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifying event which will take place on Friday, November 13. The marathon is scheduled to begin in Port Isabel before runners cross …
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Aug 28 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A proposed amendment to the Form Based Code (FBC) was the catalyst for some minor debate at the most recent meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Development and growth on the Island is guided strongly by the City’s FBC, which delineates sections of the City and …
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Aug 28 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS After the busy summer season, many water recreation-related issues were highlighted by the large influx of visitors to South Padre Island. At their regular meeting Monday afternoon, the Shoreline Task Force addressed many of these concerns including water quality, public access and enforcement on the bay, and continued …
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Aug 28 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS A week can make a huge difference. At the Poundfest Tournament in McAllen two weeks ago, the Port Isabel High Lady Tarpon volleyball team won exactly two matches out of nine and did not come close to the championship bracket of the event. Last weekend they won twice …
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Aug 28 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS After nearly two months of practice and learning, including long hours spent working on drills under a blazing sun, it’s finally show time for the Port Isabel High Silver Tarpon Marching Band. This aggregation of young musicians will perform their first halftime show at this Friday’s 2015 season …
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Aug 28 2015
Around Town By ALLEY COWGILL Port Isabel-South Padre Press ads@portisabelsouthpadre.com The first touch of the searing south Texas heat to your delicate skin can be soothed by the crisp taste of locally brewed Padre Island Blonde Ale at Padre Island Brewing Company. The Island famous Blonde Ale is paired perfectly with their delectable, homemade freshly baked …
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Aug 28 2015
Special to the PRESS False Alarm On Thursday July 30, 2015 at approximately 9:17 A.M., an officer was dispatched to a call at the 400 block of E. Maxan in reference to a welfare concern. Upon the officers arrival he made contact with a woman who stated that her child was missing. The officer patrolled …
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Aug 28 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons football team closed out the scrimmage season last Friday night at home against Mercedes, and will play their 2015 season opener at home against the Gators of La Grulla this Friday, August 28. Mistake after mistake killed the Tarpons against familiar scrimmage opponent Mercedes. …
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Aug 17 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Tuesday was a highly anticipated day for both proponents and opponents of several proposed Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) companies that are seeking to build export facilities along the Brownsville Ship Channel of the Port of Brownsville. Currently, three companies: Texas LNG, Annova LNG and Rio Grande LNG, are …
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