Feb 06 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com February 5, 2015 The City of Brownsville has been prospering lately, and in most cases a growing Valley city is good for neighboring cities as well. However, a longstanding land dispute between Brownsville and Port Isabel will soon be settled in court. Brownsville claims its annexation reaches near …
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Jan 30 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com January 29, 2015 Colair Inc., a general contractor based in Mission, is suing the City of Port Isabel over disagreements regarding the numerous problems resulting from the delayed construction of the PI Cultural & Event Center. However, according to City Attorney Robert Collins, this issue stems from disputes …
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Jan 23 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com January 22, 2015 Due to the City of Port Isabel’s unique economic funds and projects, recommendations were made during the city’s annual audit to improve the finance committee’s efficiency when submitting financial reports. The board discussed possible strategies to work towards reconciling the delayed submissions of inventory to their Finance Department. …
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Oct 16 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The war against obesity, diabetes and heart disease in South Texas has, statistically speaking, been difficult, but that doesn’t mean battles aren’t won. In a month dedicated to cancer awareness, the City of Port Isabel and Tu Salud Sí Cuenta are promoting health and nutrition through the city …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Garbage collection rates are set to increase next month, according to a public notice issued by the City of Port Isabel. Effective Nov. 1, the charge will be $21.40 for residential accounts, plus $6 for additional carts. That’s up $0.65 from the current $20.75 rate. Small commercial accounts …
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Sep 25 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel has proposed a $4,718,207.52 budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year for its general fund – this up from last year’s $4.3 million. The tax rate, if approved, will remain at $0.626327 per $100 assessed property valuation for the fiscal year. The city has …
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May 17 2013
Special to the PRESS City of Port Isabel officials and local residents will meet with representatives from Smart Growth America on May 21 and 22, 2013 as part of a free, grant-funded technical assistance program. The workshop will aim to give Port Isabel the tools it needs to leverage community assets and create a sustainable …
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May 16 2013
By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel is one of 22 cities to be awarded Smart Growth America’s 2013 free technical assistance. According to its website, Smart Growth America is the only national organization dedicated to researching, advocating for and leading coalitions to bring smart growth practices to more communities …
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Apr 25 2013
Special to the Parade The Lighthouse Square Merchants of Port Isabel are donning their pirate costumes, brushing up on “pirate talk,” and getting their stores ready for Pirate Days on May 4. From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., participating merchants will have special deals for shoppers, restaurants will have meal and drink specials, and the …
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