May 06 2020
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 5, 2020 Editor’s note: “Gov. Greg Abbott to allow Texas hair salons and pools to reopen Friday and gyms to open May 18” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, …
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May 01 2020
By Steve Hathcock Although sea-beans have been washing onto beaches for tens of thousands of years, most beachcombers are unaware of their origins. Most true sea-beans (numerous varieties of beans with hard outer shells that are long distance drifters) found on Padre Island come from the tropical forests of southern Mexico and Central and South …
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May 01 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel and the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation (PIEDC) are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit filed from a former employee of the latter. Robert Salinas, former administrator for the PIEDC, sued his former employer and the City of Port Isabel for being fired without a proper grievance …
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May 01 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County’s shelter-in-place order, first enacted on March 25, and the 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew, will effectively end today, Friday, May 1, in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive orders to “reopen” the state. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. announced the end of the …
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May 01 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel High School announced their Top 10 graduates via caravan through Laguna Madre’s cities, stopping at each of their homes to award them with yard signs and gift baskets, last Friday, April 24. Ryley Galvan is …
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Apr 30 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel and South Padre Island released their own reopening guidelines today preparing for Texas’ state-issued “reopening” on May 1. Port Isabel Mayor Juan Jose JJ Zamora has rescinded all previous ordinances since March 13, effective immediately. South Padre Island, in kind with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to allow businesses’ …
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Apr 29 2020
Judge recommends former mandated orders still be followed By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County’s shelter-in-place order, first enacted on March 25, and the 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew, will effectively end on Friday, May 1. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. announced the end of the county mandate, which had been scheduled to end …
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Apr 27 2020
By Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune texastribune.org April 27, 2020 Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he will let the state’s stay-at-home order expire Thursday as scheduled and allow businesses to begin reopening in phases the next day, the latest ramp-up in his push to restart the Texas economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. First to …
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Apr 27 2020
By Joseph Cantu Special to the PRESS As we start to see public restrictions being lifted and adjusted to get the economy going again industry leaders from hair salons to hotels are volunteering and being asked by civic leaders to share their best business practices regarding customer safety and confidence during this unprecedented time. Across …
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Apr 25 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island has officially reopened, according to the city, with some of its restrictions now lifted. Lounging on the beach, previously not allowed by the city, is free for visitors and locals alike to do. The Multi-modal/Visitor Center and the Convention Centre’s Boardwalk have reopened. Retail stores are now offering …
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