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Morado hired as attorney

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Brownsville-based attorney Ricardo Morado, a partner in the Roerig, Oliveira, Fisher Law Firm, was appointed to serve as interim attorney by Laguna Vista officials on Monday. The action comes after concerns were raised by officials during successive town meeting that their current attorney was not available to answer …

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City makes strides on Events Center Project

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By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel is making strides with their Event Center Project as they acquire an additional property for added parking. The newly added property is in the final stages of purchase, and will go into the ‘second and final reading’ to approve the purchase on Monday, …

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SPI Go Fish tourney a hit

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Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce “Go Fish!” Surf Fishing Contest and Beach Clean-up took place Saturday, Feb. 25. They began fishing at sunrise from SPI beaches and jetties. Weigh-in and trash drop took place between 2:30-4 p.m. in the parking lot of at Shrimp Haus Restaurant at Schlitterbahn Beach …

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‘911… I’m Outta Here’ – Sandoval served for 30 years

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By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Prior to punching out this past Friday evening, Gloria Sandoval made sure everything in her department was ready to go for Monday morning. Her workspace was clean, her paperwork was in order. But unlike so many Fridays past, there was something different this evening. After 30 years …

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Laguna Vista seeks new attorney

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials are scheduled to meet today at 5 p.m. to consider hiring a new city attorney. The action comes after concerns were raised that the town’s current attorney was not available to answer questions raised about legal issues including the town charter. Ramon Vela of Weslaco …

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Ditter Dog set for Saturday

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  PRESS Staff Report Due to the poor weather the area experienced this past Saturday, the 14th Annual Isle Ditter Dog Fundraiser has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday, March 3 at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. The event is slated to take place between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the …

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Groundbreaking slated for LV walking trail

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Progress is being realized on three parks projects in Laguna Vista, with a groundbreaking ceremony and solicitation of contractors. The Town of Laguna Vista has been aggressively pursuing a quality of life park improvement plan that will upgrade existing facilities, create new grounds and enhance the overall appearance …

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Skywarn spotter classes offered

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Special to the PRESS The public is invited to the Basic Skywarn Spotter class at South Padre Island City Hall, located on 4601 Padre Blvd. The event is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2-5 p.m. and then from 6-9 p.m. Classes normally run about two hours, including time for questions and answers and a brief …

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UPDATE: Waterfowl deaths remain unexplained

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS Despite initial belief that overhead power lines may have contributed to recent waterfowl deaths on the Island, and subsequent reports then indicating that red tide may be playing a factor, recent studies have thus far only accounted for one certainty: No one really knows why they’re dying. Officials …

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