Special to the PRESS An estimated $60 million in early restoration projects soon will begin along the Gulf Coast following the nation’s largest oil spill, the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Council announced. With finalization of the “Deepwater Horizon Phase I Early Restoration Plan & Environmental Assessment” (ERP/EA), eight restoration projects will …
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Apr 16 2012
SPI garners top tourism award
Special to the PRESS During the 36th annual Travel Study Tour, sponsored by the Texas Travel Industry Association last fall, South Padre Island received five “Best” awards out of eight categories during the Study Tour of the Coastal Rio Grande Valley. Participants in the tour and the voting process are Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) …
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Apr 16 2012
Tate named head of CVA board
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board of South Padre Island met and selected last Wednesday a new chairperson and vice-chair. Mike Bigelow resigned his position as chairperson and Lynne Tate accepted the board’s nomination to be his replacement. After, Bigelow accepted the role of vice-chair for CVA when …
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Apr 16 2012
New attendance policy adopted
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials last week adopted a new resolution to establish a formal process for granting excused absences by council members. The issue drew lengthy debate before passing on a 4-1 vote. It repeals a prior resolution adopted in January. The new resolution was implemented at last Tuesday’s …
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Apr 16 2012
Little League opens season
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Little League started its 2012 season with opening ceremonies Thursday, April 12. League President Raul Loera said there were over 600 people in attendance for the opening ceremonies parade. He said seeing the families participate is gratifying. “It makes all the hard work worthwhile,” Loera …
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Apr 13 2012
BREAKING: Ekberg named director at SPI Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island announced Friday the hiring of Lacey Ekberg as the SPI Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. She will begin her tenure on May 14. Ekberg’s educational background includes an associate degree in Psychology and Hotel/Restaurant Management, a BA in marketing from Boise State University and a …
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Apr 12 2012
The Parade’s all over the Beach-N-Biker Fest!
Dear Readers, Wow, do we have a doozy for you guys! Getting right into it, we have the best Beach-N-Biker Fest coverage in this week’s South Padre Parade, featuring the schedule of events, an article showcasing the festival and – in honor of our biker brethren – a biker-inspired cover. Speaking of the cover, this …
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Apr 12 2012
Meet Coach Jenna!
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Did you know that Musca Domestic is the scientific name for the common housefly? Or that Entomology is the study of insects. Horseflies, for example, have tiny razor sharp teeth that actually scoop a small chunk of flesh when they bite. Insight like this rolled off of Jenna …
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Apr 12 2012
Are checkpoints in Spring Break’s future?
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS Can area visitors and residents expect checkpoints during Spring Break 2013? According to officials, it’s too early to determine that for sure, but some area leaders believe that checkpoints could save lives, money (in the form of preventative deterrence) and deter possible troublemakers from spoiling spring break for …
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