Sep 11 2015
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, Cameron County Commissioners ask for Tax Increase to support LNG Tax Abatement? The Cameron County Commissioners are slated to vote on a tax increase for its residents while considering tax abatement to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) companies that are Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs). On Thursday, September 10, in Brownsville, the …
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Sep 04 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Concerns have begun to mount about the effects several proposed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals could have on both endangered species and environmentally sensitive land in the Laguna Madre region. The construction of the three projects – Annova LNG, Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG – is …
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Sep 04 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Citing overwhelming input from residents expressing concern, the Laguna Vista Town Council and the South Padre Island City Council voted unanimously to adopt resolutions opposing the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals along the Brownsville Ship Channel. With the end of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission …
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Sep 04 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The Parks Recreation and Beautification Committee met last week for their regular monthly meeting. First up, Parks and Recreation Manager Mary Kay Hancock updated the committee on the upcoming Causeway Memorial event. Each year, Port Isabel and South Padre Island alternate organization of the memorial event, and this …
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Sep 04 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council recently announced a list of prioritized projects slated to receive funding in the wake of the BP oil spill. The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR) has been named to that list, according to Refuge Manager Boyd Blihovde. “We were prioritized …
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Sep 04 2015
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A matching grant and the work of some good “Friends” has landed $1,406 worth of new children’s books in the Laguna Vista Library. Friends of the Library President Frank Davalos credits generous contributors, and the Laguna Vista Library Director, for the initiative that resulted in the new collection. “Library …
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Sep 04 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The high school football season may have already started, but I’m still not completely in football mode because college and pro ball hasn’t hit full swing yet. College games kick off this week and I can’t wait. My dad and I have already confirmed our game day plans, …
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Sep 04 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island City Council met Wednesday evening for their regular meeting. The crowd was lively during the first portion of the meeting, when the council considered and chose to formally oppose the construction of Liquified Natural Gas facilities in the vicinity of Port Isabel. The council …
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Sep 04 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BOAA) met Tuesday morning to consider only one issue regarding a variance for The Shores community at the north end of the Island to deviate from their city ordinance required side setback. According to discussion by the committee, City …
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Sep 04 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Tarpon football squad opened the 2015 season with a hard-fought 31-19 win over the Grulla Gators at home last Friday. The Tarpons overcame a bad start offensively and two big scores by the Gators to take an 18-13 lead at the break, which they …
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