Oct 25 2011
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/enter-sandmen/
Oct 25 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The 24th Annual Sandcastle Days brought in a number of people from all over the Valley to see works of art carved with care by master sculptors and amateur artists over the weekend. “Walking along the shoreline is like walking through a sandcastle museum,” said 12-year-old Sara Martinez on …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/sandcastle-days-draws-visitors/
Oct 25 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The lights on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway have been a point of discussion for a number of months amongst both Port Isabel and South Padre Island officials. TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) representative Ricardo Gallaga said the task of re-lighting the bridge will be underway starting Monday, Oct. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/causeway-light-repairs-underway/
Oct 25 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Regulation that would govern short-term property rentals was deferred last week by Laguna Vista officials, pending further legal review. The first reading of Ordinance Number 2011-36, regulating the use by property owners of their homesteads as short term rentals, and requiring the collection and remittance of hotel occupancy …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/laguna-vista-rentals-tabled/
Oct 25 2011
MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista’s Parks Board will meet Tuesday to discuss issues related to the development of its public recreational facilities. The 6 p.m. meeting will be conducted at City Hall, 122 Fernandez St. At a workshop earlier in the month, the board reviewed playground equipment and discussed the location of …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/parks-board-to-meet-tuesday/
Oct 25 2011
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island has initiated a new arm of their animal rescue efforts with the help of the Friends of the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter. According to Jackie Conrad of the Friends, an animal now picked up by South Padre Island Code is taken to a State …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/spi-animals-get-help/
Oct 25 2011
Queens of the court The Lady Tarpons are second in district play and they have earned a spot in the playoffs. The Lady Tarpons will host the Raymondville Lady Bearkats on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. “Come out and support our Lady Tarpons,” said Laura Orive of the Tarpons’ athletic program. To see this …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/lady-tarpons-earn-spot-in-play-offs/
Oct 25 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons hit the ground running Friday night, literally, as they scored three first-quarter touchdowns against the La Feria Lions. They also got touchdowns on a kick-off return and an interception return, and came out on top in a key District 32-3A match-up, 51-35. The Tarpons …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/25/tarpons-tame-la-feria-lions-51-35/
Oct 21 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com When I was a kid, I hated getting sand in my shoes, down my shirt, in my hair… you name the place and it got there. It was just one of those things, ya know? Some kids hate meat loaf, and some love it. Some adore the beach …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/21/editors-letter-get-some-sand-in-your-shoes/
Oct 21 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE South Padre Parade editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The 2011 Sandcastle Days are underway and are expected to excite seasoned and new visitors this year with an array of displays, activities, vendors and more. The event is slated for Oct. 19-23 and will be located on the beach near Clayton’s Bar and Grill, on the north end …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2011/10/21/2011-sandcastle-days-underway/
Comments