Jan 26 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com After more than a year spent hidden beneath a layer of scaffolding, the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse was officially reopened to visitors Tuesday. The City of Port Isabel, in partnership with the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the reopening of the iconic structure by hosting a ribbon-cutting …
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Jan 26 2018
Novel entertainment coming to the flats for Spring Break By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Spring Breakers can look forward to a new entertainment experience this year after the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court approved the use of the bay flats north of the South Padre Island Convention Centre for a novel entertainment venue idea: …
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Jan 26 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Comprehensive planning, consideration of a wind sporting site, Sand Castle Trail maintenance, relocating a monument, City Hall improvements and development of a boat ramp were key items on the agenda of the Wednesday, Jan. 17 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. First up, the Council authorized the …
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Jan 26 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island City Council considered six new ordinances during their first meeting of 2018, held on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The first ordinance up for consideration, 18-01, was related to Spring Break, and called for temporarily restricting traffic on East Sunset Street to one direction only (eastbound) during …
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Jan 26 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Progress on plans to construct a second causeway connecting South Padre Island to the mainland remains sluggish, but Pete Sepulveda, executive director of the Cameron County Regional Mobile Authority (CCRMA) provided some updates on the project during a recent meeting of the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court. The biggest …
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Jan 26 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) Board of Directors continued discussions about potentially adding garbage billing to its monthly bills, tackling ongoing odor complaints near district lift stations, and funding a potential rate study during its meeting Wednesday night. First up was the discussion to add the garbage …
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Jan 26 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The newly combined Keep SPI Beautiful and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee held their first meeting of 2018 on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Topics included fundraising for the skate park, an update on parks and recreation activities, and the election of officers. Committee members provided their input on a brochure …
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Jan 26 2018
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Decked out in cowboy hats, boots and big belt buckles, community members turned out last Saturday evening to enjoy a fun evening of country music and barbecued chicken while supporting fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Port Isabel Library (PIPL). Greeting attendees at the door were Arlene …
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Jan 26 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons basketball team led La Feria for most of the game, but came up two points short in the end, 48-46, at La Feria Tuesday night. Port Isabel led 13-7 at the end of a quarter of play, 29-13 at the half, and 37-36 …
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Jan 26 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons boys basketball team brought their A game to La Feria and won the district matchup, 56-33, and took the sweep of the Lions for the season. It was the fourth win in a row for the Tarpons and they are now 6-2 in District …
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