Mar 20 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Though attracting smaller crowds this year, Spring Break 2014 at South Padre Island had no shortage of incidents reported during Texas Week. Recent incidents that transpired at the Island include reports of shots fired and the discovery of a deceased male inside a local hotel room. Concerning the latter, …
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Mar 13 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Texas Week of Spring Break got off to an historically slow start as inclement weather kept many potential beachgoers away from South Padre Island. As the weather began to warm on Wednesday, the crowds began to show up, in particular, at Clayton’s Beach Bar, which was nearly at capacity …
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Jan 02 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel City Manager Edward Meza maintains a positive outlook for city business in 2014. “The City of Port Isabel is looking for a promising new year,” Meza said. “With the official opening of the new Port Isabel Events and Cultural Center in March being the highlight of the …
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Jan 02 2014
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com City of South Padre Island officials have a full slate of business when they return to duty in the new year. Topping the list of city business are repairs to the South Padre Island Convention Centre and Gulf Boulevard as well expansion of the city’s marketing plan. To read …
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San Benito City Attorney states in his “legal interpretation” that the SB City Charter “does not” apply to the SB Economic Development Corporation (EDC) because the EDC is a “separate legal entity”. It is a legal entity created by its governing body, the SB City Commission. The SB City Charter Section 5.07. Boards states: “The … Continue reading [...]
By RAY QUIROGA Staff Writer The father-son duo of Luther and Dustin Jones tend to speak with mannerisms, but their message is loud and clear. It may be a wince here, a raise of an eyebrow there, or a far off glance towards the distance as they recall bittersweet moments from years gone by, there’s … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Greyhound football star quarterback, Elijah Hernandez, signed his letter of intent to the Bethany College Bisons on Tuesday, June 15. Hernandez began his football journey at a young age. “I joined my first league when I was three-years-old and I never quit football since,” he said. Hernandez has not … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito City Commission discussed some proposed projects during the first budget meeting of the year on Tuesday, June 8. The budget will cover the next fiscal year from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022. San Benito City Manager proposed to the commissioners some improvement projects planned for next … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Board of Trustees made amendments to and passed the proposed 2021-2022 compensation plan during a board meeting on June 8. Trustee Rudy Corona asked if SBCISD employees could receive more than a 3% raise. The proposed plan had a 2% increase in employee pay across the board. Vicki … Continue reading [...]
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