CENTRE OF ATTENTION

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series that covers the South Padre Island City Council’s plan to significantly improve the Convention Centre. BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Over the past four months, the South Padre Island community has slowly divided over the City Council’s plan to repair and renovate the Convention Centre. …

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Primary runoffs set; Garcia, Cascos among winners Tuesday

BY SASHA HELLER & FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Port Isabel-South Padre Press The Cameron County March Primary Elections for the Democratic and Republican parties may have passed Tuesday, but a number of posts remain in contention. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the …

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Stumbaugh withdraws from San Benito head coaching, AD search

PRESS Staff Report The man most pundits considered the frontrunner in the search for a new San Benito Greyhound head football coach and athletic director withdrew his name from consideration on Tuesday. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at …

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Area braces for Spring Break

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Spring Break is upon us and everywhere you look, things are starting to heat up. To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable stay on the Island, SPI authorities have been coordinating their efforts with area law enforcement agencies. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe …

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DiLibero selected as new SPI city manager

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday announced the hiring of a new city manager after conducting a lengthy, nationwide search. The City has selected William Dilibro to fill the vacant administrative position. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …

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Meschi inducted into Walk of Fame

Special to the PRESS Each year, nominations are received from chambers of commerce and cities across the Rio Grande Valley for recognition in the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame at the State Farm Arena, sponsored by the City of Hidalgo in conjunction with BorderFest. Nominees are considered for induction based on their life achievements …

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Dredging project on tap despite delays

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com At last week’s South Padre Island City Council meeting, Coastal Resources Manager Reuben Treviño provided an update on the Fall 2013-14 Beneficial Use of Dredge Material Project, which has been dealing with ongoing delays. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …

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Laguna Vista moves forward with plan

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A long-awaited comprehensive plan designed to lead the Town of Laguna Vista into future orderly growth and prosperity has been adopted on its first reading. Required by the Town’s Home Rule Charter, the plan is expected to serve as the blueprint for physical and economic growth for the …

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61 new lots approved

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal by Las Joyas SPI to develop 6.3 acres along the shoreline and build 61 new lots as part of a Planned Development District. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …

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Rescuers release dozens of stunned sea turtles

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Monday, officials with Sea Turtle, Inc. (STI) released nearly 50 sea turtles into the Laguna Madre that had been rescued from the ill effects of frigid water temperatures. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the …

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