Jul 10 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS As of Monday, the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) officially has a new director. With over three decades in the destination marketing industry, the City of South Padre Island has named Keith Arnold to the position. After the resignation of previous CVB Director Rachel Flores …
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Jul 10 2015
By ALLEY COWGILL Port Isabel-South Padre Press ads@portisabelsouthpadre.com This weekend the nation will say goodbye to a piece of history. The USS Ranger is scheduled to arrive Sunday morning between 7 a.m and 7:30 a.m at the Port of Brownsville where it will be dismantled by International Shipbreaking, Ltd. The large vessel began its voyage in …
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Jul 10 2015
By ALLEY COWGILL Port Isabel-South Padre Press ads@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island welcomed actor Stephen Baldwin and short film director, Alejandra Hinojosa. Baldwin and Hinojosa are shooting a short film entitled “Live to Love” using the striking beaches of South Padre Island as a backdrop. The short film is featured around the love that connects a father …
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Jul 10 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The historic Port Isabel Yacht Club Hotel was the topic of much discussion at a special meeting of the Port Isabel city commission Tuesday evening. Listed for discussion under three separate agenda items, the commission debated the future renovation and restoration plans of the building due to concerns …
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Jul 10 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com I’ve never been a morning person. Try as I might, no matter how many alarms I set, how loudly I set them, or how early I go to bed the night before, it’s always a chore to drag myself out of bed in the morning. It’s not that …
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Jul 10 2015
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Waving American flags and wearing patriotic clothing, more than 200 people gathered on 4th of July morning on the beach at South Padre Island to participate in this year’s annual South Padre Island 4th of July Beach Parade. Adults and children of all ages, along with a variety …
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Jul 10 2015
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Property upkeep is being targeted in an expanded Laguna Vista Cares campaign. Initiated originally as a “no texting” crusade following a pedestrian fatality by a woman texting while driving in Town limits, the campaign is being extended to proactively push for public awareness in a positive manner. “Our priority …
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Jul 10 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Newly-graduated Port Isabel High senior Daniella Murchison will compete in the shot put at the T.A.A.F. regional meet this Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, in Edinburg. After winning the previous two events, Murchison will be looking to claim her third straight gold medal this year. Since her freshman …
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Jul 10 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS As per Section 5.09 of the South Padre Island City Charter, each year during budget season, staff has to update the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which is a list of projects that have been submitted over the past few years by City Council members, City Staff, and …
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Jul 10 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Board of Adjustments and Appeals met Tuesday morning for their regular monthly meeting. This month, the board unanimously approved a variance allowing for a disabled applicant to fully enjoy his home as he will now be able to access his second floor. Acting Chairman …
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