May 27 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The unofficial results for the May 24 primary runoff elections are in. In the race for Cameron County Judge, former Brownsville mayor and attorney Eddie Treviño, Jr. came out ahead of former Place 4 Commissioner Dan Sanchez. Treviño secured 54 percent of the ballots cast, receiving 9,163 …
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May 27 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Last week, the South Padre Island City Council approved a large sum of money in budget amendments for City projects. Though the requests seemed to come all at once, many of the projects have been a long time coming and are expected to be great improvements for the …
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May 27 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force welcomed the City’s new Shoreline Management Staff including Director Patrick Barrineau and Program and Project Manager Brandon Hill at their Monday meeting. Texas A&M University doctoral candidate Patrick Barrineau has been selected as SPI’s new shoreline director. Barrineau, who is expected to …
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May 27 2016
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Water District Board of Directors said farewell to one of its members as they accepted the resignation of Martin Cantu, Jr. during a regular meeting Wednesday. Cantu was not present, but Chairman Jeff Keplinger recognized Cantu, saying, “We appreciate Mr. Cantu for his service and …
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May 27 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Little League will soon be hosting the 2nd Annual Little League Men’s Softball League. Those interested in forming a team should contact Raul “Cowboy” Loera at (956)778-0841 or Raul Loera III at (956)908-5376. The adult softball league, which is also open to women, will play …
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May 27 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s not all about backyard barbecues, furniture and mattress sales, or getting to take Monday off work, although you could be forgiven for thinking that’s the purpose of this weekend. It’s not about consumerism or kicking off summer. It’s not about donning red, white and blue clothing. It’s …
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May 27 2016
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Graduated Port Isabel High senior Alex Martinez has been nominated for athlete of the year honors by the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame. She is one of three nominees for Sub-6A Girls Athlete of the Year. Representatives of the RGV Sports Hall of Fame, The Monitor, …
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May 27 2016
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Returning and prospective Port Isabel Tarpon football players are getting in a little advance preparation for the 2016 football season. They are playing a non-contact version of the game know as 7-on-7. The players do not wear pads or helmets and every play is a passing play. The …
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May 27 2016
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, Texas LNG, LLC, has applied for an air permit #139561 from TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality). Texas LNG “will emit the following contaminants: nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, organic compounds, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and hazardous air pollutants including but not limited to hydrogen sulfides.” If you care about your air …
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May 20 2016
Clayton’s to construct gulf fishing pier By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com For those who have longed to try surf fishing but don’t relish the idea of getting their feet wet, there’s good news on the horizon. Recently the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted a permit to Clayton Brashear, of Clayton’s Beach …
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