Nov 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Thanksgiving is a time for family. And a time for friends. And when loved ones gather, there’s sure to be lively conversation and fellowship. In the past, I’ve written about the way my family has celebrated Thanksgiving. Ever the consummate hostess, my mom’s talents — which are many …
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Nov 23 2017
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS 1907: The first of the improvements at Tarpon Beach were let to Guadalupe Saenz, the contractor who built a hotel and almost all the buildings in Mercedes. The Padre Island Development Company expected to have a formal opening of the resort about May 1, 1908. In the next phase, …
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Nov 17 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Last week, the Cameron County Housing Authority filed suit against the City of Port Isabel, alleging it engaged in discriminatory practices in the redevelopment of a low income housing project damaged in by Hurricane Dolly in 2008. “This lawsuit arises because the Defendants egregiously sought to exploit disaster …
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Nov 17 2017
17 By HALEY HUFFMAN Special to the PRESS Red, white and blue covered the perimeter of the Veterans Memorial Park in Laguna Vista Saturday, Nov. 11 as residents gathered together to celebrate those who have served in the Armed Forces during the Town’s annual Veteran’s Day celebration. Laguna Vista Mayor Susie Houston and local residents …
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Nov 17 2017
By HALEY HUFFMAN Special to the PRESS On Saturday, Nov.11 the cities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island each held ceremonies in observance of Veterans Day. City officials and guest speakers came together to educate local residents and reflect on their diverse experiences at war. Veterans from around the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding …
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Nov 17 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Citizens of Laguna Vista may be treated to a fireworks display on Independence Day in 2018. Town Council members granted City Manager Rolando Vela’s request Tuesday to explore costs associated with producing a fireworks show. A similar proposal was raised last year, but logistics including the expense of renting …
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Nov 17 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A minor facelift to Washington Park, the funding of a breakwater project at the entrance to The Fingers and the City’s holiday plans topped discussions at a regular meeting of the Port Isabel City Commission Tuesday evening. First up was a public hearing to discuss a potential funding …
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Nov 17 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee discussed final plans for a skate park, as well considered bids for providing irrigation at Tompkins Park during its Thursday, Nov. 9 meeting. Assistant City Manager Darla Jones led the presentation regarding the skate park plans. Jones explained the process …
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Nov 17 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force reviewed shoreline management plans as well as considered beach and dune permits and contract extensions during their Monday, Nov. 6 meeting. First up, the task force discussed the Resilient Public Access and Education, Conservation, and Tourism Master Plan. “I’ve just been calling …
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Nov 17 2017
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Port Isabel City Manager Jared Hockema presided over two back-to-back public hearings last Wednesday about the City’s plans to annex portions of Laguna Heights. Describing the purpose as several fold, Hockema laid out why Port Isabel is seeking to annex part of the unincorporated community. “Number one, there …
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