Jan 22 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS In the past few weeks, there has been much discussion regarding the addition of a skate park at the new John L. Tompkins Park on South Padre Island. Consideration began with the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee and has been addressed across City boards as plans have progressed. …
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Jan 22 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com “Right now, I’ve got a job and that’s all I know,” said Port Isabel Athletic Director Monty Stumbaugh in response to rumors that his tenure at the Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) will soon come to an end. What began as whispers late Tuesday night after a …
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Jan 22 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island were called to assist in the rescue of several individuals seen in the water in the vicinity of the Port Isabel Shrimp Basin Monday morning. “The report came from the Port of Brownsville,” said Public Affairs Officer Lt. Shelly Brown. …
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Jan 22 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island City Council met Wednesday night for their regular meeting following the Mayor’s annual State of the Island address. During the meeting, the City recognized retiring Assistant Fire Chief Juan Loya for his 30 years of dedicated service to the City. The Council moved on …
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Jan 22 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County Constables deputies arrested a Laguna Heights man in connection with a string of burglaries that occurred between November 2015 and January of this year. Abelardo Garza, 20, was arrested on charges of theft, burglary of habitation and burglary of a building, according to a statement issued …
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Jan 22 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Port Director and General Manager Steve Bearden of the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District joined the SPI Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Coffee and Conversation last week to share what current and future projects are in the works at the local port. Bearden has served in his …
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Jan 22 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Residents of Laguna Vista wishing to help make a difference in their community are invited to apply to serve on any of three advisory boards. The Town has opening on the Board of Adjustments, the Library Board and the Board of Ethics. Four positions are open on the Board …
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Jan 22 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Wednesday afternoon, prior to the City Council regular meeting, Mayor Barry Patel held his annual State of the Island address. Mayor Pro Tem Alita Bagley introduced the Mayor, who spoke to citizens about the past year on the Island, where the City is today, and where he thinks it …
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Jan 22 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The Keep South Padre Island Beautiful (KSPIB) Committee welcomed two new members at their first meeting of the year. Chairwoman Susan Dalton recognized the two members who stepped down, Elaine Sanchez and Bill George, who played active roles in the committee during their service. George was a constant …
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Jan 22 2016
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons lost to the Lady Hawks of Zapata, 57-42, in a District 32-4A basketball game Tuesday at Tarpon Gym. Port Isabel drops to 2-6 in district play with the loss, and is tied for sixth place in the standings with Raymondville. Zapata improves to …
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