BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Sandy Broadway, of South Padre Island, and DeDe Arnhold, of Wichita Falls, walked away as the big winners from last weekend’s Ladies Kingfish Tournament held in Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Broadway was crowned Bay Champion as her three required species (redfish, trout and flounder) weighed nearly 15 …
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Aug 15 2013
LMWD Board tables lift station bid
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Water District Board Wednesday tabled a construction bid for the Lift Station No. 19 Rehabilitation Project until the District’s attorney can review LMWD’s proposed acquisition of a $51,000, 0.5-acre easement. District Engineer Charles Ortiz provided an overview of some of the work that will take place …
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Aug 15 2013
Reinvestment Zone approved
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Commission on Tuesday approved an interlocal agreement between the City and Laguna Madre Water District for designation of the Reinvestment Zone One Project. The Reinvestment Zone will be located primarily in the undeveloped, industrial area of Port Isabel near the coastline and could serve to …
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Aug 15 2013
Paid parking looms
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Enjoy the free parking on South Padre Island while it lasts. The Island’s City Council has approved a series of recommendations provided by staff regarding institution of a paid parking initiative. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS. Call (956) 943-5545 to …
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Aug 08 2013
Humane Society, City resolve conflict over dead puppies
BY C.R. GARZA press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel City officials and Laguna Madre Humane Society (LMHS) leaders met Monday to resolve a conflict after four puppies were euthanized at the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter. LMHS President Beth Fedigan and Vice President Christiana Dijkman met with City officials including: City Manager Edward Meza, Mayor Joe Vega, Animal …
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Aug 08 2013
Council delays renovations for Convention Centre
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council Wednesday tabled plans to renovate the SPI Convention Centre and set a special called meeting for 2 p.m., next Thursday, to continue discussing options on how to move forward with the $15 million project. “I still think we need a lot of …
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Aug 08 2013
Board reviews improvements
BY C.R. GARZA press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District Board held a meeting Tuesday to discuss agenda items for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations Henry LeVrier, presented an update of security improvements including the installation of one-quarter inch thick glass doors to Port Isabel Junior and High schools …
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Aug 08 2013
EDC silent on Birding Center
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A personnel issue regarding Roberta Jackson, manager of the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, has surfaced. Scott Friedman, President of the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on Monday confirmed that there is a matter of concern involving Jackson. However, Friedman declined to comment on any …
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Aug 07 2013
NOW HIRING: Sales Rep.
The Port Isabel-South Padre Press, South Padre Parade Entertainment Magazine, located in the beautiful South Texas Gulf Coast, is seeking an ambitious, hardworking, creative and aggressive advertising sales representative with leadership qualities. This is a full time position with benefits including paid vacation and health insurance. Must be able to work well with others and …
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Aug 05 2013
TIFT winners: complete list from last weekend’s event
Staff Report The following is a complete list of winners from the 74th Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament, held this past weekend in Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Junior Bay, 7 years and under: (first place) Wyatt Bode, Laguna Vista – 49.35; (second place) Hunter Werneke, Los Fresnos – 44.25; (third place) Mallory Lohr, …
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