Apr 09 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The appointment of Laguna Vista’s judge will come under scrutiny again Tuesday as the Town Council convenes for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall. “Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning the potential conflict between the Town’s Municipal Judge also serving concurrently as a member …
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Apr 09 2012
Special to the PRESS The Museums of Port Isabel is hosting an exhibition of local art by Port Isabel artist Virginia R. Eggert, from now thru Monday, April 30. An opening reception will take place in the Treasures of the Gulf Museum on Thursday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. …
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Apr 09 2012
Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Business Services Education and Training Committee announced the new Executive Director of the Texas School Coalition, Christy Rome, has agreed to be the guest speaker at the next Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, May 3 at Pearl South Padre. In 1949, the …
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Apr 09 2012
Special to the PRESS This year’s Ocelot Conservation Festival will travel across the Valley offering a variety of educational programs and fun events for everyone starting on Thursday, April 19. “We organized the festival so that anyone in the Valley who wants to come out and see this beautiful cat can,” said Jennifer Owen-White, Santa …
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Apr 05 2012
Special to the PRESS Nine additional suspects have been arrested in conjunction with the stabbing incident on March 17 that sent Derek J. Madrigal to Valley Baptist Hospital for injuries that he sustained. The arrests took place on April 4 in the early morning hours, when the South Padre Island Police Department with the assistance …
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Apr 05 2012
PRESS Staff Report There’s much in store for those taking part in Semana Santa festivities this week, including performances from acclaimed bands and musical artists of mainstream appeal as well as community events – all in the South Padre Island and Port Isabel area. First, the International Music Festival at South Padre Island has been …
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Apr 05 2012
By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel ISD held its first closed/executive session meeting to: “consider and discuss applicants for the position of superintendent,” on Monday April 2 in the Central Administration Board Room located at 101 Port Rd. “No action was taken” was announced as the board returned from executive session, …
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Apr 05 2012
By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a week-long homage of various religious holidays to include Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. And South Padre Island is a highly customary resort destination in which families travel to for a week of sun, sand, and relaxation. Local businesses are …
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Apr 05 2012
By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Two topics involving the future care of South Padre Island beaches were discussed during a workshop and subsequent commission meeting here Wednesday. At the afternoon workshop, consultant Peter Ravella said there is no debate about it, the beaches are eroding and beach re-nourishment and maintenance strategies need …
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Apr 05 2012
Special to the PRESS The Texas Sea Grant College Program is asking Texans to help it chart its course in the areas of coastal and marine research, outreach and education by participating in an online survey. As a “thank you,” five people who complete the survey will be chosen at random to win $100 gift …
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