May 01 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County’s shelter-in-place order, first enacted on March 25, and the 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew, will effectively end today, Friday, May 1, in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive orders to “reopen” the state. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. announced the end of the …
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May 01 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel High School announced their Top 10 graduates via caravan through Laguna Madre’s cities, stopping at each of their homes to award them with yard signs and gift baskets, last Friday, April 24. Ryley Galvan is …
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Apr 30 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel and South Padre Island released their own reopening guidelines today preparing for Texas’ state-issued “reopening” on May 1. Port Isabel Mayor Juan Jose JJ Zamora has rescinded all previous ordinances since March 13, effective immediately. South Padre Island, in kind with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to allow businesses’ …
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Apr 29 2020
Judge recommends former mandated orders still be followed By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County’s shelter-in-place order, first enacted on March 25, and the 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew, will effectively end on Friday, May 1. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. announced the end of the county mandate, which had been scheduled to end …
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Apr 27 2020
By Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune texastribune.org April 27, 2020 Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he will let the state’s stay-at-home order expire Thursday as scheduled and allow businesses to begin reopening in phases the next day, the latest ramp-up in his push to restart the Texas economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. First to …
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Apr 27 2020
By Joseph Cantu Special to the PRESS As we start to see public restrictions being lifted and adjusted to get the economy going again industry leaders from hair salons to hotels are volunteering and being asked by civic leaders to share their best business practices regarding customer safety and confidence during this unprecedented time. Across …
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Apr 25 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island has officially reopened, according to the city, with some of its restrictions now lifted. Lounging on the beach, previously not allowed by the city, is free for visitors and locals alike to do. The Multi-modal/Visitor Center and the Convention Centre’s Boardwalk have reopened. Retail stores are now offering …
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Apr 24 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Editor’s note: This article will be updated as more information becomes available. County parks, boat ramps and religious services in Cameron County are now allowed to operate, with restrictions. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. announced the lifted restrictions during an April 24 press conference. The new executive order has been …
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Apr 24 2020
By Steve Hathcock The ability to make fire by rubbing two sticks together was arguably the single greatest accomplishment made by our forefathers. The principle is simple: one wooden stick, called the drill or saw, was twisted or rubbed against another, known as the hearth. If done properly, enough heat is created to ignite dried …
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Apr 24 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of South Padre Island is planning to cut at least $2,074,000 from their budget, preparing for an uncertain summer season after the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the tourism and hospitality industry in March and April. “We’re just trying to stay ahead of the curve,” Patrick McNulty, mayor of South …
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