Apr 15 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel South Padre Press is proud to co-host a “Candidate’s Night” to allow the Laguna Madre community an opportunity to hear from those seeking office. The forum is a joint effort between several organizations. It is being spearheaded by the non-profit and bipartisan group, the Port …
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Apr 15 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Dozens of local vendors crowded into a conference room on the first floor of the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island for a workshop hosted by Rio Grande LNG Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, on the sidewalk out past the hotel’s long driveway stood a small group of demonstrators …
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Apr 15 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The public is invited to Laguna Vista Live: Music by The Bay this Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Roloff Park. An annual event highlighted by outdoor music and family fun, the festivities are offered free of charge. The Town is working with the South Padre Island …
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Apr 15 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS After receiving his resignation last Thursday, the South Padre Island City Council officially accepted the resignation of City Manager Bill DiLibero at a Tuesday morning special meeting. DiLibero beat out nearly 60 candidates nationwide, and after about two years of service to the city, the City Council unanimously …
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Apr 15 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS As the City of South Padre Island began the transition of their Coastal Resource and Parks Department to the renamed and repurposed Shoreline Management Department, the unexpected resignation of department head Reuben Treviño caused a disruption in the plans. The creation of the Shoreline Department was intended to …
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Apr 15 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The arrests keep coming as the result of a Cameron County District Attorney’s Office sting operation codenamed “Operation Dirty Deeds.” On Wednesday, April 13, Marizol Sifuentes, an office clerk with the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office was taken into custody at the Cameron County Courthouse Administration Building, according …
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Apr 15 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) approved Wednesday a plan to invest up to $8 million of its funds with two Texas banks. The money market investments would allow the District to maintain flexibility if it needed to access the funds, unlike something like a commitment to a …
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Apr 15 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials this week pledged $10,000 to fund a Brownsville-based transportation plan to develop an active tourism strategy throughout the South Texas region. Geared for tourists who prefer active vacations, the plan focuses on bicyclists who, as a whole, are highly educated and spend more and stay longer …
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Apr 15 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Like many of you, some of my longest friendships have formed with people I’ve met through work. And while many of us have since held different jobs over the years, we’ve all kept in touch thanks to the marvel of social media. My friend Scot is one of …
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Apr 15 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista Council members Tuesday accepted the resignation of Municipal Court Judge Jeremy SoRelle with regrets, and subsequently appointed Charles E. Mattingly, Jr. to fill the position. SoRelle submitted his letter of resignation on April 1 in order to accept a position offered by Gov. Gregg Abbott, City Manager …
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