Aug 20 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Parks Board Applicants Sought The City of Laguna Vista is accepting applications or letters of interest from residents wishing to be considered for three vacancies to the Parks and Recreation Board. The positions will be filled by the City Council at a future meeting. Persons wishing to apply, …
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Aug 16 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Some football coaches believe in scheduling above their teams’ class in pre-season scrimmages and in non-district games. Head Port Isabel Coach Monty Stumbaugh is of that school of thought. The Tarpons play in Class 3A and both of their scrimmage opponents, as usual, compete in 4A. The idea …
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Aug 16 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As the Tarpons took to the field for the first time in the 2011-2012 season, the faithful fans filled the bleachers to cheer on their team. After the show of force put forth by the 4A Weslaco East Wildcats, the Tarpons were able to test their steel and come …
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Aug 16 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The 30th Anniversary South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Ladies Kingfish Tournament held on August 12-14, 2011 was a success, according to a Chamber representative. The event started with anglers visiting The South Padre Island Convention Centre to register for the traditional event on Friday evening. Early Saturday morning, …
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Aug 16 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Hoping to take advantage of low interest rates while simultaneously improving certain public facilities in Laguna Vista, officials here will determine Tuesday the level of funding to invest in three proposed projects. Specifically, the agenda item which would authorize the funding, calls for the board’s “consideration and possible …
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Aug 16 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com One of the things South Padre Island is known for is the variety of businesses on its blocks, and when Padre Life Café opened on July 15, the Island got a bit more diversified. Dinora Gonzalez has been a stay-at-home mother for her three children for years. As they …
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Aug 16 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A proposed zoning map of Laguna Vista will be the topic at a public hearing scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 16 by the Towns’ Planning & Zoning Commission. A public hearing to solicit comments on the new document is scheduled at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 122 Fernandez Street. “The …
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Aug 05 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Three individuals were arrested and arraigned before Judge Benito Ochoa on Tuesday, Aug. 2 for an ongoing theft of shrimp for Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park. According to the Constable’s office, on Tuesday, Cameron County Precinct 1 Deputies received the information that individuals were involved in the shrimp theft …
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Aug 05 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Development of a new walking trail in Laguna Vista was set back last week with the cancellation of a public hearing scheduled to hear comments before the Parks and Recreation Board. Two years ago, the Town received a $100,000 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to build …
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