Sep 19 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Tuesday, the Point Isabel School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to withdraw an application for a tax valuation limitation submitted by Annova LNG. In June, the Houston-based company submitted an application for the tax abatement under Chapter 313, known as the Texas Economic Development Act. If …
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Aug 28 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It was standing room only at the Port Isabel City Commission meeting chamber Tuesday night as the Commission was scheduled to adopted a resolution to oppose the development of several Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals on land owned by the Port of Brownsville. Dozens of Laguna Madre …
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Aug 17 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Tuesday was a highly anticipated day for both proponents and opponents of several proposed Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) companies that are seeking to build export facilities along the Brownsville Ship Channel of the Port of Brownsville. Currently, three companies: Texas LNG, Annova LNG and Rio Grande LNG, are …
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Aug 07 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com During a special meeting Friday, the Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) passed a resolution opposing the development and annexation request of several Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) companies which hope to build export terminals along the Port of Brownsville. The District is the first public entity to speak out …
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May 22 2015
Special to the PRESS Thank you Ed. For the past several years Port Isabel has had the good fortune to be managed by one of, if not THE best, city managers, that being Edward Meza. This town has never looked cleaner and more inviting to our visitors than it does today. Serving on several committees with …
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Apr 24 2015
Special to the PRESS To jump to Letter No. 2, click here. To jump to Letter No. 3, click here. To jump to Letter No. 4, click here. What Does It Really Mean to Refine Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) in Our Backyards? As an advanced pediatric nurse practitioner, I have done my research and conclude …
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Apr 17 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Approximately 60 people crowded into a dimly lit room inside the South Padre Island Birding Center for a presentation by the group Save RGV from LNG. On a projection screen at the front of the room was a slide that …
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By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds defeated the Schertz-Clemens Buffaloes during a non-district football game on Friday, Sept. 10. In a close game, the ’Hounds outscored the Buffaloes 13-7. The ’Hounds defense put on a strong showing. The ’Hounds’ totaled three interceptions and three sacks. Two of the interceptions were by linebacker Mariano … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com On Saturday, Sept. 11, Jennifer White stepped onto the bodybuilding stage to show off the four years of dedication she put into the gym. White, 32, began her weight loss journey four years ago after a doctor’s appointment left her discouraged. In November 2017, White was informed at a doctor’s appointment … Continue reading [...]
News Staff Report The San Benito CISD issued a mask mandate that went into effect on Friday, Sept. 10. The resolution to approve the mask mandate was passed by the SBCISD Board of Trustees during a special board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. According to the resolution, all students, staff, and visitors are required to … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Census data for the 2020 U.S. Census has been released and shows that San Benito experienced little growth over the past 10 years. According to the 2020 census data, San Benito’s population increased to 24,861 from 24,250 In the 2010 census—an increase of 611 residents. San Benito’s neighboring city, Harlingen, has … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing to discuss school district’s proposed tax rate for the 2021-2022 school year. Vicky Perez, SBCISD Assistant Superintendent of Finance Services, presented the tax rate information from the current tax year and the proposed rate. Trustee Orlando Lopez asked when the … Continue reading [...]
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