Feb 20 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel’s attempts to save costs continue as the Commission considered and then approved a ‘separation incentive’ for City employees. Last month, the Commission approved an incentive that would allow eligible City employees to take advantage of a $7,500 retirement incentive if they chose to …
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Feb 20 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS South Padre Island Chief of Police Randy Smith delivered an update on his department and what it is doing to prepare for Spring Break 2016 during a monthly “Coffee and Conversation” event hosted by the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce at Kranzler Restaurant. Although always a concern, …
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Feb 20 2016
Special to the PRESS On Feb. 22, Cameron County stakeholders are invited and encouraged to come to the Cameron County Courthouse (Dancy Building) to ask questions and give final input on the state-required Erosion Response Plan (ERP). By participating in the development of the ERP, landowners, developers and beach lovers will all have a chance …
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Feb 20 2016
Vega-Carter won’t seek re-election, athletic complex upgrades nearing completion By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Point Isabel School Board Trustee Olga Vega-Carter announced Tuesday she would not seek re-election in the upcoming May elections. “I made this decision because I want to spend more time with my family and my business,” Vega-Carter said during …
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Feb 20 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS After almost eight years since their inception, the Keep SPI Beautiful committee has finally been awarded a budget from the City. The funds are intended to further their mission to educate and engage the community to take responsibility for improving the environment and making South Padre Island a …
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Feb 20 2016
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Hordes of hungry chili enthusiasts lined up with spoons and napkins in hand, waiting for the noon starting time of this year’s South Padre Island Chili Expo, (S.P.I.C.E) the annual chili cook-off held at Louie’s Back Yard. A wide variety of entries were served up, with their unique …
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Feb 20 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com We’re still a full month away from the arrival of spring, but you wouldn’t know it from looking outside. The days have been pleasantly warm —not hot — with cool breezes that refresh and invigorate. The mornings have been kissed by fog lately, too. Everywhere I’ve gone over the past …
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Feb 20 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Strap on your spurs and cinch that blingy belt buckle, because the 27th Annual Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeo kicks off this Friday, Feb. 19. At the same time, area students will be showing everything from rabbits to bulls at the Cameron County Livestock Show and Fair. The rodeo …
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Feb 20 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Coming up this Saturday, Feb. 20, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is hosting their third annual Spoonbill Mini-Golf Tournament fundraiser at Gravity Park from noon to 6 p.m. They are inviting individuals and teams of three to come out for a day of family fun, …
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Feb 20 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS In observance of the Lenten Season, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church’s Knights of Columbus Council 4779 have scheduled Fish Fries on Feb. 26, March 11 and on Good Friday, March 25. Each fish fry will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Firemen’s Hall on North Longoria Street. Cost is $6 per plate, dine-in …
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