Mar 18 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS With construction of the new causeway to South Padre Island expected to commence within the next two years and completion projected within the next five to six years, the little town of Laguna Vista will experience a big impact, local leaders say. The causeway will positively impact the Town’s …
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Mar 18 2016
By PETE BANDA Special to the PRESS reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two months ago, former Indian Lake Police Chief John Chambers was found guilty on 14 charges of tampering with government records. He was given a five year probation sentence and stripped of his law enforcement license. To the surprise of many, however, Chambers maintained his position as a candidate …
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Mar 18 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Water District recognized former custodian Lupe Salinas by presenting a plaque in her honor to members of her family Tuesday. The plaque is located on the exterior of the District’s office, above several rose bushes crowned by several vibrant blooms. Salinas, who died in December, …
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Mar 18 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Cameron County Commissioner Sofia Benavidez joined SPI City Council members as part of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board for their meeting Monday afternoon. Benavidez gave her approval of the TIRZ interlocal agreement after the City addressed some of the County’s concerns. According to the City ordinance, …
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Mar 18 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church will observe Holy Week with a focus on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, March 24-27. On Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which includes washing of the feet, will be celebrated at 7 p.m. …
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Mar 18 2016
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS March 7-12 was National Boys & Girls Club Week, with nearly 4,000 clubs throughout the United States holding celebrations in honor of their organization. As described on their website, Boys & Girls Clubs help youth find great futures through fun, educational and innovative programs. Here in Port Isabel, …
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Mar 18 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Well, we’ve been waiting for it all year and it’s finally here: Spring Break 2016. Things seem to be going well so far. The traffic jams are few, the glasses are full and the music is loud, just as it should be. While traveling up and down the …
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Mar 18 2016
Special to the PRESS The Town is proud to announce the upcoming community events: Easter Egg Hunt by the Bay on Saturday, March 26 The Town has scheduled the Easter Egg Hunt by the Bay for Saturday, March 26 from 10am to 12noon. We’re going to have the Easter Bunny along with an egg hunt and treats for the kids. Laguna Vista …
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Mar 18 2016
Special to the PRESS Sand dunes are the City of South Padre Island’s first line of defense from Mother Nature’s destructive tidal surges caused when severe weather moves in from offshore benefitted from 71 volunteers planting 6,000 native species plants, Sea Oats and Bitter Panicum, to establish a foundation for a healthy dune system. The …
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Mar 18 2016
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, LNG Water Supply and Waste Management? National Parks Service (NPS) in February 2016, listed concerns on the FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) site for the LNG export terminal and pipeline proposed by Rio Grande LNG/Rio Bravo Pipeline, LLCs. Here are some of the concerns which are relevant to our …
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