Nov 03 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A three-year capital plan to lead the Town of Laguna Vista into a predetermined pattern of orderly growth and development is up for review and possible adoption here on Nov. 8. The Town Council received copies of the document from City Manager Rolando Vela in mid-October, for review …
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Nov 03 2011
By MARGE JACOBS Special to the PRESS Sticky Fingers – Also Known as Thievery Three years ago, prior to cataloging the books in the Public Library Reading Room, four books by author Ben Rehder were “taken” by a patron. They had been in circulation for four months at the time, and were very popular. This …
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Nov 03 2011
Kids are not mules Dear Editor, This is a call to all the parents of our junior high students. Our students walk around all day loaded down with their backpacks. They may not carry many books, but when you add all the notebooks and paperwork for seven classes, the weight is more than a child …
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Oct 31 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Friday and Saturday, Danny Trejo was a MexiCAN. The 67-year-old veteran actor, who starred in “Machete” alongside Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez, has developed quite the cult following in his 20-plus year career in Hollywood. But Trejo – who has worked with Al Pacino, Robert De Niro …
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Oct 31 2011
Trick or treat!? Children from the Port Isabel elementary schools took to the streets on Monday, Oct. 31 for Halloween, visiting businesses along the downtown region of the city. This form of celebration was started for the children who would otherwise not be able to take part in the annual festivities outside of school. Teachers …
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Oct 31 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the City Commission met with City Manager Edward Meza and Finance Director Alonzo Echavarria-Garza to brainstorm for the coming Capital Improvements Plan for the city. “We’re moving some expenditures throughout the years so we can end up with no big heights or valleys of spending …
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Oct 31 2011
Fired up Students and family gathered near Tarpons Stadium on Thursday night for the homecoming bonfire. (Staff photo by Scarlet O’Rourke) To see this story in print, pick up a copy of the Oct. 31 edition of the Port Isabel South Padre Press or check out our E-edition by clicking here. For more photos, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Isabel-South-Padre-Press/214919661884842 or friend us …
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Oct 31 2011
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel along with the Museums of Port Isabel and the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation team up to put on a day of festivities for the community. On Saturday, Oct. 29 the park behind the Museum of Port Isabel was full of tents, children …
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Oct 31 2011
Special to the PRESS The Mayor of the City of South Padre Island, Robert N. Pinkerton, Jr., will present the State of the Island Address on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The State of the Island Address highlights the city’s accomplishments by summarizing departmental projects, community and special events, and significant …
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Oct 31 2011
Cat got your tongue Dear Editor, Many of the cats at the shelter are feral cats that have been trapped by Port Isabel and South Padre Island Animal Services Officers. Feral cats are not someone’s pet and there will be no owners coming to their rescue. Rescue groups focus primarily on dogs because it’s easier …
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