Jul 10 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday approved SpaceX’s proposal to build a launch site on Boca Chica Beach, allowing for the private space launch company to continue expanding its stellar operations. The announcement follows last month’s release of the FAA’s final environmental impact study (EIS), which supported construction …
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Jul 10 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Municipal Court on June 27 dismissed the theft Class C case against Orlando Ochoa for his alleged involvement in stealing political campaign sings belonging to City Commissioner Maria de Jesus Garza. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by …
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Jul 08 2014
Country music fans gathered at the South Padre Island Convention Centre over the Fourth of July weekend to enjoy the Second Annual Stars & Stripes Beach Bash. Country crooners Joe Nichols (left) and Kevin Fowler (right) headlined the shows; other performers included: Curtis Grimes, Bart Crow Band; Alexis Wilkins; Roy Solis; Brady Honeycutt; and Madelyn …
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Jul 08 2014
Laguna Vista hosted a Fourth of July picnic at Roloff Park on Friday that featured live music, games and food. The picnic was preceded by a Fourth of July parade. Photos courtesy of Martha McClain
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Jul 08 2014
South Padre Island residents took the beach on Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade that featured the SPI Kazoo Marching Band. Staff photos by Sergio Trevino
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Jul 08 2014
The Port Isabel community enjoyed Independence Day with the City’s inaugural Patriotic Spirit Celebration that featured a parade and gathering at Washington Park. Staff photos by Sasha Heller
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Jul 03 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Last month, Laguna Vista police arrested Eddie Garcia, 60, and Esmeralda Alvarez, 41, Garcia’s girlfriend, for their alleged involvement in sexually assaulting an underage female in Laguna Vista. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at …
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Jul 03 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Laguna Heights resident Joel Martinez was found guilty last week of assault on family/household member with a previous conviction and was sentenced to five years To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at (956) 943-5545.
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Jul 03 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Last weekend, officials with Sea Turtle Inc. (STI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released 98 Kemp’s Ridley turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico, including four hawks bills turtles that had been treated at STI. The group of around 30 members was comprised of STI staff, …
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Jul 03 2014
BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Gary Meschi will be seated as the newest member of the Laguna Vista Town Council after winning Saturday’s special election here. He defeated Jessica Hedrick by a vote count of 211 to 32. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by …
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