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Commissioners Court addresses trash issue

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Officials from the parks and constable offices vowed to make changes in the way they approach littering on county beaches in the form of more trash barrels, more code enforcers and stricter punishments. Parks Director Javier Mendez, Precinct One Constable Horacio Zamora and Justice of the Peace Bennie …

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Drought big problem locally

By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality published projected effects if the 2012 State Water Plan is not implemented. The largest projected increases in water demand will be in municipal use, according to the study, and the projected loss of income will be $116 billion by the year 2060. …

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Town judgeship back on agenda

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista leaders will convene in regular session Tuesday on a variety of topics, including consulting with their attorney on issues relating to the municipal judge position. Scheduled at City Hall, 122 Fernandez St., the meeting opens at 6 p.m. Seating is limited in order to comply with …

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Humane Society fundraiser on tap

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Laguna Madre Humane Society is holding its second “Meows, Mutts and Margaritas” fundraiser. The mixer will feature hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and margaritas. The locally famous band Pelican West will perform. Door prizes, raffle prizes and a live auction are planned. The fundraiser will take place …

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Scout honored at dinner

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By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Laguna Vista local James Taylor received the prestigious Eagle Scout badge, the highest honor given by the Boy Scouts of America. Family and friends filled the Los Fresnos community center Sunday afternoon to see Taylor receive his badge. Port Isabel Mayor Joe Vega also awarded Taylor with a …

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Team helps raise money for vets

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The 12 U Lady Tarpons along with VFW post 8791 collected money for local disabled veterans outside of Walmart on Wednesday. Irene Camacho, Post Commander, said they exchanged red poppies for contributions to assist veterans. She said hospitalized veterans who make the flowers are able to earn a …

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Mayor unveils Purple Heart Trail

Purple Heart Trail unveiling

By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The unveiling Purple Heart Memorial Trail sign was Tuesday, July 3 at the 400 block of Padre Boulevard. South Padre Island Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. unveiled the sign, which extends the Purple Heart Trail to the City of South Padre Island. In a legislative session, a bill …

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Lady Kingfish set for Aug.

Special to the PRESS The 31st Annual South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Ladies Kingfish Tournament will be held August 10-12, and the committee is expecting a record number of anglers to sign up for this year’s tournament. The tournament is divided into two divisions, Bay and Offshore. Anglers fishing in the Bay Division will …

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Luncheon to feature SpaceX liasion

Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Business Services Education and Training Committee announced that Alma Walzer, Government Liaison to SpaceX, has agreed to be the guest speaker at the next Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, July 12, at Sea Ranch Restaurant. Walzer serves as the Government Liaison for …

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City combats mosquitoes

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Recent rains may have brought much needed water, but with that water generally comes higher numbers of mosquitoes. Officials in South Padre Island and Laguna Vista have reported some mosquito problems. Port Isabel officials said they have not received in complaints. Victor Baldovinos, environmental health director for SPI, …

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