Task force mulls sub-division setback line

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 18 to consider its recommendation to City Council on an ordinance for Lot 1, Block 1, of the Padre Island Inn Subdivision, setting the Dune Protection Line, also referred to as the Historic Building line. …

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Autism Awareness Walk Saturday

Autism Walk

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Residents from across the Laguna Madre region will be lacing up their walking shoes and joining together for a good cause this weekend. April marks National Autism Awareness Month and this Saturday students, parents and staff from the Point Isabel Independent School District will partake in a walk …

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Early voting opens Monday

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Early voting in the Laguna Vista general and special election will run from April 24 through April 29 City Hall from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.at City Hall, 122 Fernandez Street. Additionally, extended early voting hours will be conducted Monday and Tuesday, May 1 and 2 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., also …

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Town to celebrate Earth Day

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The public is invited to the Laguna Vista Earth Day Celebration on Earth Day this Saturday, April 22 from 10am to 1 p.m. at Roloff Park at the gazebo (at Beach and Saunders streets). Event organizers will sponsor educational booths, games and refreshments, according to City Manager Rolando Vela. Educational …

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LEGALESE: County stalls on Active Transportation Plan

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Cameron County Commissioners’ Court struggled to reach a consensus and ultimately stalled on taking any action in regards to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation and Tourism Plan during a regular meeting Tuesday, April 18. At issue were two words —”support” and “adoption” — and what …

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EDC reviews Spring Break economic impact

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The SPI Economic Development Corporation (EDC) reviewed a draft report from Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC. regarding the economic impact of Spring Break during their April 18 meeting. “I got a call from the Mayor asking me what kind of study we’ve ever had done on the economic impact of …

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Derry to get new cafeteria equipment

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel School Board of Trustees made quick work of Tuesday’s regular meeting, approving a cafeteria equipment purchase, approving a proclamation in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and recognizing community volunteers. Derry Elementary School will receive new equipment to replace aging units at the school cafeteria. The …

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Lady Tarpons Compete at Area Meet

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Seven Port Isabel High Lady Tarpon athletes competed at this week’s UIL Area Track and Field Meet at La Feria.  The one-day meet went off on Thursday (April 20) and the results were not available at press time. Natalie Garza, Sabrina Garza, Simone Harry, Ava Gomez, Brisia Gonzales, …

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Throwers Mock, Torres Compete at Area

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel High track and field athletes Trey Mock and Ian Torres both competed in throwing events at this week’s UIL Area Track and Field Meet at La Feria.  The one-day meet was held this Thursday (April 20) and final results were not available at press time. Nine …

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Letters to the Editor for April 20, 2017

Special to the PRESS Editor: The Friends of the Port Isabel Public Library wish to thank the local business community for being supportive of our fundraising efforts during the past year.  This assistance has allowed us to successfully raise funds to provide programming and resources for the Port Isabel Public Library, particularly in services to …

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