Dec 21 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As the countdown to Christmas continues, our schedules can become quite packed — our to-do list growing longer while both time and patience grow short. With that in mind, I thought this week would be the perfect opportunity to revisit a column I wrote in 2015 about the …
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Dec 21 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS When is the best time to go treasure hunting or beachcombing? If I had an Indian head penny for every time I have been asked that question… I prefer a windy day, low tide and right after a good November squall. The rain uncovers things near the surface while …
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Dec 14 2018
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Much like the incredible sand sculptures she has created for decades, Lucinda Wierenga is a true Island treasure. Known as Sandy Feet, the venerable sand artist-in-residence on South Padre Island has now added to her impressive sand carving résumé with her latest labor of love, the Holiday Sandcastle …
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Dec 14 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com This Tuesday, the communities of the Laguna Madre were delivered a substantial blow in their years’ long effort to keep several petrochemical companies from constructing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals at the Port of Brownsville. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) held a public hearing in …
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Dec 14 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Issues with plant strips along Padre Boulevard dominated discussion at the Wednesday, Dec. 5 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Council member Joe Ricco brought forward the agenda item involving the sidewalk vegetation strips currently being installed. Assistant City Manager Darla Jones provided background information on the …
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Dec 14 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials Tuesday considered, but took no action regarding the proposed annexation of the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights. Noting that the area “deserves to be served” with adequate services such as police and fire protection, Mayor Susie Houston questioned why the Town Council would not seek to …
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Dec 14 2018
Point Isabel officials blindsided by plan By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) has designs on a portion of the Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD), and it’s news that came as a surprise to school officials here. “We weren’t advised of this prior to BISD placing this on …
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Dec 14 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel city leaders discussed the future of the historic Lighthouse, the potential of bringing a new hotel to town and advisory board appointments during Tuesday’s meeting of the City Commission. Changes could be coming for the Lighthouse — in particular, which state agency is responsible for the …
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Dec 14 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Reconsideration of a proposed resolution, funds to provide and remodel beach side restrooms, and a status report on the City’s Comprehensive Plan were some of the items highlighted in the December 5 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Council pulled one item from its consent agenda. The …
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Dec 14 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS An effort to create a new waterfront park in Laguna Vista took a step forward Tuesday as officials here voted to enlist the support of local legislators. The Town council adopted a resolution urging State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. and State Rep-Elect Alex Dominguez to file legislation to assist …
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