Oct 20 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Calls for Laguna Vista officials to rescind their recent municipal court judge appointment were hurled on Tuesday by residents upset over the action. In the absence of Mayor Susie Houston, the meeting was conducted by Mayor Pro Tem Steven Muschenheim. Councilmembers named Roberto Rodriguez to fill the position …
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Oct 20 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Seasonal residents in Laguna Vista will have to comply with its garbage ordinance, but can request temporary discontinuation of service as an absentee owner. Town officials Tuesday sought review and clarification of Ordinance 2007-31 that requires all property owners who have utility service to also have waste collection …
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Oct 20 2011
The Driftwood Club held an Arbor Day memorial service at Lighthouse State Park in Port Isabel on Monday, Oct. 17. Pictured are members of the club and special guests Port Isabel Mayor Joe Vega and City Manager Ed Meza. The memorial service was held to honor D’Ann Zimmerman, Wenzel Franz, Maurice Greenburg, Keith May and …
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Oct 20 2011
The Instrument of Peace Choir from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Houston, under the direction of Matt Matthews, will the be guest choir and provide music for two masses at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel the weekend of Nov. 5-6. Saturday Mass (Nov. 5) will be at 5 …
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Oct 20 2011
Special to the PRESS On Sunday, Nov. 6, the 18th Annual World’s Championship Shrimp Cook-Off in Port Isabel welcomes back the good-time rock-n-roll sounds of “The Agency” for the 11th straight year. This five-piece band of rock veterans has been performing at the event to consistent rave reviews. The event will be held in the …
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Oct 18 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The 2011 Sandcastle Days are underway and are expected to excite seasoned and new visitors this year with an array of displays, activities, vendors and more. The event is slated for Oct. 19-23 and will be located on the beach near Clayton’s Bar and Grill, on the north end …
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Oct 18 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Police Department, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a raid on Oct. 14 in the early morning hours on the 700 block of Yturria at a multi-room complex. While executing a search warrant in the first room, narcotics were recovered along with two …
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Oct 18 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Second readings of three notable ordinances will be considered when Laguna Vista Town Council members meet on Tuesday, Oct.18. The short-term rentals of homes with an accompanying requirement that hotel occupancy taxes be collected and remitted to the Town, is one item to be considered for adoption by …
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Oct 18 2011
Special to the PRESS Officials have confirmed red tide conditions at County Beach Accesses 4, 5 and 6, just north of the city limits of South Padre Island. Fish kill and aerosal-related symptoms are present. Red tide is a naturally-occurring, higher-than-normal concentration of the microscopic algae Karenia brevis (formerly Gymnodinium breve). This organism produces a …
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Oct 18 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Mighty Tarpons Marching Band received Division One ratings at the 2011 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Pigskin Jubilee at Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to Tarpon Band Director Scott Hartsfield, Port Isabel was the first 3A band to march and “set the standard” …
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