Jul 21 2017
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Of course, all high school musicians are young but this 2017 version of the snare drum line will be one of the youngest to take the field on Friday nights this fall in years. There’s not a single junior or senior in the group and to further emphasize …
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Jul 21 2017
Special to the PRESS Correction: The PRESS published an incomplete copy of Mr. Snyder’s letter in last week’s issue. The letter is reprinted below in its entirety. Editor, The Answer to PIISD Budget Shortfall? Rio Grande LNG Chapter 313 Agreement. Point Isabel Independent School District is wrestling with a $743,000 funding shortfall for the upcoming …
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Jul 21 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Time is a funny thing. It’s known as the fourth dimension. The first three length, width and height, can be mathematically represented by a three-dimensional graph with an X, Y and Z axis. We can move forward or backwards, side to side, or up and down each of …
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Jul 21 2017
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Ronalyn Adams could disarm just about any criminal with her looks,” reporter Mack Sisk wrote in a 1973 article “She is pretty and she is pretty tough.” “I’m just a mean redhead,” the 5-foot-7, 132-pound Mrs. Adams said, “and I’ve always wanted to be a cop.” Ronalyn Adams’ dream …
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Jul 14 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County will seek to join pending litigation against Senate Bill 4, the so-called “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The decision was approved unanimously during a Cameron County Commissioners’ Court meeting Tuesday, July 11. In May, Gov. Greg Abbott shocked people around the state when, with no advance notice, he …
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Jul 14 2017
Blessing includes pleas for relief in wake of worker shortage By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com “The storm is never the story,” the Rev. Mark Watters said Monday, using a metaphor about sailing in rough seas to describe the current situation faced by local shrimpers just days before the season is set to open …
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Jul 14 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista Councilman Gary Meschi resigned his Place Five seat here Wednesday. In his resignation letter, Meschi cited personal reasons for the resignation, but also said he could not work with a Council that did not make decisions in the best interest of the community. His action came after …
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Jul 14 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The issue of Spring Break was at the front and center once again for the South Padre Island City Council during its, Wednesday, July 5 meeting, as they discussed a proposed amendment of the mass gathering ordinance. “We all know special events have a major impact on our community,” …
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Jul 14 2017
$500 hourly fine approved for problematic rental properties By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS In light of incidents that occurred during Spring Break, the South Padre Island City Council tackled the issue of short term rentals in its Wednesday, July 5 meeting. Earlier this year, Council appointed a subcommittee to address the issue brought about …
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Jul 14 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Prospective police officers will first have to pass a physical fitness test before they will be allowed to join the Port Isabel Police Department. Such was the news after the Port Isabel City Commission unanimously approved a recommendation from Chief of Police Robert Lopez during a regular meeting …
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