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Sidewalk repairs spark dissension

By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS At the South Padre Island City Council special meeting last Thursday morning, council members were unhappy with one of their own. Members were concerned about the process by which Council Member Barry Patel went about repairing a section of sidewalk on Padre Boulevard. Mayor Bob Pinkerton opened discussion …

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Island City Council special meeting heats up

By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Tensions ran high last Thursday morning at the special meeting for the South Padre Island City Council. The meeting was called to discuss over $6 million of funding for upcoming projects and contracts. Mayor Bob Pinkerton called the meeting to order, and citizens were given the opportunity to …

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Island parking talks heat up

By AARIN HARTWELL Special to the PRESS Parking issues on the Island dominated the City Council meeting last Wednesday, March 15, at City Hall on South Padre Island. Discussion of the city’s convention center renovation and expansion and proposed seasonal parking permit brought many spectators to the audience of the meeting. Business owners and members …

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Mayor meets with Business Owners Association

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The South Padre Island Business Owners Association held a regular meeting Tuesday. The Association’s promotions committee reported they have activated social media outlets as well as gone live with a functional website that will continue to improve. The association reported they have been attending meetings to voice their opinions. They …

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SPI council hosts town hall meeting

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The South Padre Island City Council hosted a town hall meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Monday to discuss the Convention Centre Expansion/Renovation Project. Broaddus and Associates presented a plan that would go into action if the expansion/renovation project is approved. Gilbert Gallegos, a representative from Broaddus and Associates, said …

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