Nov 23 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS As the South Padre Island City Council canvassed the results of the Nov. 7 election during its Wednesday, Nov. 15 meeting, it also ushered in a change in City leadership. Outgoing Mayor Barry Patel read the election results. In early voting for City Council Place 1, Ken Medders received …
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Nov 23 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Recognition of outgoing South Padre Island Mayor Bharat ‘Barry’ Patel led off the agenda of the Wednesday Nov. 15 City Council meeting. “On behalf of all the City employees, we want to thank you for your incredible leadership, and support as mayor of the City of South Padre Island. …
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Nov 23 2017
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, Regarding your article of Nov. 9th: Water district mulls agreement. Why is this inter-local agreement even a consideration? And why and when did WE, the people of Laguna Vista, agree to offset the costs of administering this new billing arrangement by charging OURSELVES an ADMINISTRATIVE fee payable to the …
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Nov 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Thanksgiving is a time for family. And a time for friends. And when loved ones gather, there’s sure to be lively conversation and fellowship. In the past, I’ve written about the way my family has celebrated Thanksgiving. Ever the consummate hostess, my mom’s talents — which are many …
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Nov 23 2017
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS 1907: The first of the improvements at Tarpon Beach were let to Guadalupe Saenz, the contractor who built a hotel and almost all the buildings in Mercedes. The Padre Island Development Company expected to have a formal opening of the resort about May 1, 1908. In the next phase, …
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Nov 17 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Last week, the Cameron County Housing Authority filed suit against the City of Port Isabel, alleging it engaged in discriminatory practices in the redevelopment of a low income housing project damaged in by Hurricane Dolly in 2008. “This lawsuit arises because the Defendants egregiously sought to exploit disaster …
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Nov 17 2017
17 By HALEY HUFFMAN Special to the PRESS Red, white and blue covered the perimeter of the Veterans Memorial Park in Laguna Vista Saturday, Nov. 11 as residents gathered together to celebrate those who have served in the Armed Forces during the Town’s annual Veteran’s Day celebration. Laguna Vista Mayor Susie Houston and local residents …
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Nov 17 2017
By HALEY HUFFMAN Special to the PRESS On Saturday, Nov.11 the cities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island each held ceremonies in observance of Veterans Day. City officials and guest speakers came together to educate local residents and reflect on their diverse experiences at war. Veterans from around the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding …
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Nov 17 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Citizens of Laguna Vista may be treated to a fireworks display on Independence Day in 2018. Town Council members granted City Manager Rolando Vela’s request Tuesday to explore costs associated with producing a fireworks show. A similar proposal was raised last year, but logistics including the expense of renting …
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Nov 17 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A minor facelift to Washington Park, the funding of a breakwater project at the entrance to The Fingers and the City’s holiday plans topped discussions at a regular meeting of the Port Isabel City Commission Tuesday evening. First up was a public hearing to discuss a potential funding …
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