PIISD celebrates the Class of 2018

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District celebrated the Class of 2018 with a graduation ceremony held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre last Friday. It was standing room only inside the main hall of the Convention Centre as family, friends and others gathered to help the Class …

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Shoreline Taskforce to monitor effects of dredging project

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Presentations on Shoreline Department projects and master planning survey results highlighted the Monday, May 21 meeting of the South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force. Shoreline Management Director Brandon Hill provided an update on the nearshore berm nourishment project that is currently under way, with the hopper dredge McFarland taking …

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EDC approves revolving loan for the Atrium

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation (EDC) approved a revolving loan for a local business owner, and heard updates on the EDC’s financial status during a special meeting Tuesday, May 29. The EDC board unanimously approved a $150,000 loan to Linda Montemayor, owner of the Atrium Building, who …

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Letter to the Editor for May 31, 2018

Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, The Museums of Port Isabel have an on-going project your readers may well be aware of in the effort to sell more fish for the Champion Building Fish Mural, the location of the Historical Museum in Port Isabel. There are over 200 sea creatures for sale. Less than half, …

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Summer Band Camp starts June 25

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It’s official – the 2017-2018 school year is over and the countdown to next year has begun.  A number of things, however, are scheduled to start up long before the first day of classes, and one item that shows up on the calendar even before the Fourth of …

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Writer’s Block: Hello, Summer!

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com I can’t believe it’s already summer, but here we are. This year has just flown by and already we’re about halfway done. Everywhere you look, you’ll see signs of summer: the days are sunny and hot, the traffic is heavy and slow-moving, and the beaches are crowded with …

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Rio History: The Indigenous People of Padre

By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Much has been speculated about the indigenous people who inhabited the lands that lay between the mouth of the Rio Grande and the Nueces River 130 miles to the north. Oftentimes, the Spaniards would accuse the local populations of horrible crimes against humanity. In this way, they could justify …

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Aircraft Carrier Memorial plaques to be unveiled

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Unveiling of three bronze plaques at the Aircraft Carrier Memorial in Laguna Vista’s Veterans’ Park will highlight Memorial Day ceremonies here on May 28. The Town of Laguna Vista will host a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday at 5 p.m. to pay tribute to the men and …

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Three Flags Over Padre to be overhauled

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Committee (P&Z) considered a request for a specific use permit to allow the expansion and operation of an outdoor amusement park during a meeting on Wednesday, May 16. City Council also heard the request during their meeting later that day. A public …

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Top of the Class

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Port Isabel High School commencement set for Friday By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) will be celebrating the Class of 2018 with a commencement ceremony this Friday, May 25. The 142 graduating seniors are set to walk the stage at the South Padre Island Convention Centre beginning …

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