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Council holds hearing to discuss parking issues

BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday held a public hearing to discuss comprehensive parking solutions. Staff Attorney Scottie Aplin of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) presented an overview of the Texas Open Beaches Act. The act requires local governments to establish laws to protect the …

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Vela hit with ethics complaint

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS An ethics complaint charging Laguna Vista City Manager Rolando Vela with violation of the City Charter in failure to complete a comprehensive plan within a stipulated two-year period has been filed with Town officials here by former Laguna Vista Councilman Bill Schnier. To read the rest of this …

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City considers change to color palette

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com McDonald’s golden arches. Whataburger’s and IHOP’s orange and blue rooftops. These are identifiable features of corporate franchises that the public has come to recognize after years of loyal patronage to the establishments. But if a new franchise wanted to open on South Padre Island, and the franchise owner wanted …

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City Commission meeting canceled

BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Commission meeting set for Tuesday was canceled and has been rescheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9. The Commission is set to discuss amending the Port Isabel city ordinance against issuing permits to new sweepstakes gaming businesses. To read the rest of this story, …

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