EDC identifies loan recipients

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation (EDC) provides small business loans to area business owners through the EDC’s Revolving Loan Program. Initially, EDC officials refused to identify the names of the businesses that have received funding through the program. However, the PRESS submitted a Freedom of Information Act request …

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WAVE funding questioned

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Everyone wants a free ride but, eventually, someone always ends up paying for gas. After an exhausting debate and in front of a standing room only crowd of residents, the Port Isabel City Commission Tuesday voted 3-2 in favor of contributing $50,000 to the WAVE Transit public transportation system …

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Causeway collapse memorial Sunday

Special to the PRESS The public is invited to join the City of South Padre Island and the City of Port Isabel at a special ceremony in remembrance of those that perished and in honor of those that survived the tragic collapse of the Queen Isabella Causeway in 2001. The ceremony will be held at …

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RESTORED: Woodcarver shapes dead tree into work of art

BY SASHA HELLERManaging Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Most people see a dead or dying tree, momentarily feel saddened by the loss of life, and then go about their business. But when woodcarver Chris Hawley recently passed by a dead tree in the Port Isabel Lighthouse Square, he saw an opportunity to make the world a little more …

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Joint ops drill prepares emergency service personnel

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Members with three response agencies simulated a joint agency response to an incident involving 12 people in various emergency situations on the beach. The Coast Guard, City of South Padre Island Beach Rescue and Cameron County Beach Rescue participated in the rescue exercise. The drill tested the agencies’ abilities …

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Teammates fight; one arrested

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Two Port Isabel Tarpons were involved in an altercation last Friday in Laguna Vista that led to one student-athlete being arrested. Manuel de la Rosa, 17, has been charged with aggravated assault and failure to stop and render aid. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port …

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Alleged child molester surrenders

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Juan Gabriel Ruiz, of Port Isabel, was arrested recently and charged with indecency with a child. Port Isabel authorities investigated the incident after allegations of Ruiz’ inappropriate contact with a minor had surfaced. The 11-year-old girl had told her mother who then filed a complaint with the Port Isabel …

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Underage drinking concerns

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com No one likes it when underage party goers consume alcohol, especially when it’s in their backyards during Spring Break each year. Resident Vic Sprecher would like the City to do something about it, at least for one week during the month in which all of the schools and colleges …

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Friends of the PI Library meet 4 p.m., Sept. 9

Staff Report The Friends of the Port Isabel Public Library will meet at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9 in the Conference Room, Port Isabel Public Library, 213 N. Yturria St. New members are always welcome!  Membership fee is $10 per year. Tweet

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WAVE Transit to expand; plans include carsharing, heliport

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Wave Transit is set to expand considerably over the next few years as the proposed Multi-Model Project takes shape. Expansion of the transit system, which is located on Padre Boulevard immediately after the Queen Isabella Causeway exit, will be completed in three phases. To read …

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