Dec 01 2017
Special to the PRESS Editor, More than 60 years ago, when I was a small boy, I recall my father and grandfather sitting at the table and talking about plans to build the Port of Brownsville. They said that some people adamantly opposed it because they feared that dredging the ship channel would cause the …
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Dec 01 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. Whatever turkey leftovers there were should be just about gobbled up entirely by now, too. And now that Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rearview mirror it’s time to prepare for what’s next. Pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice are …
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Nov 23 2017
Hundreds enjoy community Thanksgiving dinner By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It was a packed house inside the Port Isabel High School gym last Wednesday evening as hundreds of local residents turned out to partake in some good food and good fun. It was all part of the 8th Annual Feast of Sharing, sponsored …
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Nov 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A grand jury has returned a 9-count indictment against a Sugarland woman accused in a fatal hit-and-run that happened on South Padre Island during Spring Break Texas Week earlier this year. Daisy Joy Decker, 21, is charged with one count of manslaughter, one count of intoxicated manslaughter with …
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Nov 23 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island City Council held a public hearing to discuss the annexation of land related to Clayton’s fishing pier during a special session held on Wednesday, Nov. 15. According to the meeting agenda, the land to be annexed consists of “the tracts described as certain waterways and …
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Nov 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Holiday cheer is in the air and the cities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island are preparing for the season with a bevy of joyous holiday events. South Padre Island will host its annual Christmas tree lighting and Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 8. Things kick off …
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Nov 23 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The holiday spirit will be ushered into Laguna Vista with ceremonies and events centered around Christmas. The community’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Roloff Park for both the young and young at heart with musical performances. Registration for groups wishing to …
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Nov 23 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS As the South Padre Island City Council canvassed the results of the Nov. 7 election during its Wednesday, Nov. 15 meeting, it also ushered in a change in City leadership. Outgoing Mayor Barry Patel read the election results. In early voting for City Council Place 1, Ken Medders received …
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Nov 23 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Recognition of outgoing South Padre Island Mayor Bharat ‘Barry’ Patel led off the agenda of the Wednesday Nov. 15 City Council meeting. “On behalf of all the City employees, we want to thank you for your incredible leadership, and support as mayor of the City of South Padre Island. …
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Nov 23 2017
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, Regarding your article of Nov. 9th: Water district mulls agreement. Why is this inter-local agreement even a consideration? And why and when did WE, the people of Laguna Vista, agree to offset the costs of administering this new billing arrangement by charging OURSELVES an ADMINISTRATIVE fee payable to the …
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