Mar 20 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Though attracting smaller crowds this year, Spring Break 2014 at South Padre Island had no shortage of incidents reported during Texas Week. Recent incidents that transpired at the Island include reports of shots fired and the discovery of a deceased male inside a local hotel room. Concerning the latter, …
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Mar 13 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com William DiLibero has been selected as the new City Manager for South Padre Island. DiLibero brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously functioned in similar capacities for coastal cities in Rhode Island. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre …
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Mar 13 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The first major incident of 2014 Spring Break occurred over the weekend when Port Isabel police officers chased a suspect across the Queen Isabella Causeway, onto Padre Boulevard and into Isla Blanca Park. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …
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Mar 13 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s not every day that a city commissioner is removed from office, then re-appointed and sworn in again — all at the same meeting. 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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Mar 13 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Texas Week of Spring Break got off to an historically slow start as inclement weather kept many potential beachgoers away from South Padre Island. As the weather began to warm on Wednesday, the crowds began to show up, in particular, at Clayton’s Beach Bar, which was nearly at capacity …
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Mar 06 2014
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series that covers the South Padre Island City Council’s plan to significantly improve the Convention Centre. BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Over the past four months, the South Padre Island community has slowly divided over the City Council’s plan to repair and renovate the Convention Centre. …
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Mar 06 2014
BY SASHA HELLER & FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Port Isabel-South Padre Press The Cameron County March Primary Elections for the Democratic and Republican parties may have passed Tuesday, but a number of posts remain in contention. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the …
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Mar 06 2014
PRESS Staff Report The man most pundits considered the frontrunner in the search for a new San Benito Greyhound head football coach and athletic director withdrew his name from consideration on Tuesday. 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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Mar 06 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Spring Break is upon us and everywhere you look, things are starting to heat up. To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable stay on the Island, SPI authorities have been coordinating their efforts with area law enforcement agencies. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe …
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Mar 06 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday announced the hiring of a new city manager after conducting a lengthy, nationwide search. The City has selected William Dilibro to fill the vacant administrative position. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …
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