Oct 16 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Amaya Lampkin is new to the RGV but has already proven that she is on the fast track to success. Lampkin moved to Port Isabel last year from Dallas, Texas and is a junior at Port Isabel High School. An academic and athletic standout, Amaya is a welcome …
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Oct 16 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The war against obesity, diabetes and heart disease in South Texas has, statistically speaking, been difficult, but that doesn’t mean battles aren’t won. In a month dedicated to cancer awareness, the City of Port Isabel and Tu Salud Sí Cuenta are promoting health and nutrition through the city …
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Oct 16 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The fourth annual Port Isabel Beautification Committee Mixer did much on Saturday to raise money and awareness for projects that better the community. Attending the event were more than 250 people. Scott Friedman, owner of Pirate’s Landing, graciously hosted last year’s mixer and was kind enough to do …
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Oct 16 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Local wood sculptor and sandcastle extraordinaire, Andy Hancock, is at it again. His current endeavor is a sculpture of a set of dolphins that will be on display at the Super 8 on South Padre Island. Thursday afternoon, Hancock made his way to Laguna Heights to start work …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville) along with U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Regional Director Pedro Garza announced a $1.2 million grant for the acquisition and renovation of the Yacht Club Hotel in Port Isabel. The announcement came Wednesday, Oct. 8. The Yacht Club Hotel on North Yturria Street is …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Although the Ebola virus has only recently been a national concern – especially after the first confirmed case in the United States involved the patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, succumbing to the deadly disease on Wednesday, Oct. 8 – thousands continue to de in West Africa. Beko Mantein, a …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Garbage collection rates are set to increase next month, according to a public notice issued by the City of Port Isabel. Effective Nov. 1, the charge will be $21.40 for residential accounts, plus $6 for additional carts. That’s up $0.65 from the current $20.75 rate. Small commercial accounts …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In the ongoing war against mosquitoes, local communities have struck a critical blow against the blood-thirsty pests. Adrian Rodriguez, public information officer for the City of South Padre Island, said the Island is spraying “every morning at 4 a.m.” and in the evenings “whenever the wind isn’t blowing.” …
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Oct 09 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Special to the PRESS The monthly Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce All Chamber meeting commenced on the morning of Friday, Oct. 3, with the unveiling of a new logo and a new home on 302 E. Queen Isabella Blvd, Ste. C. Guest speaker and Port Director Steve Bearden commented on the state of …
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Oct 09 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel Board of Adjustments held a public hearing and regular meeting Tuesday evening. Orders of business included approval of minutes for the September meeting as well as variance requests for residential and commercial properties. Judy Woolverton of Woolverton Realty was in attendance representing a …
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