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PIISD recognizes success in school system

By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) School Board met Tuesday evening for its monthly meeting. Janelle Chavez, Port Isabel High School Senior, was recognized at the meeting for her many awards, accolades, and activities. She is an AP International Merit Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, Head Cheerleader, and …

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Commission meeting postponed

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Aug. 12 meeting of the Port Isabel City Commission was postponed Tuesday night due to a lack of quorum. A make-up date had not been announced before press deadline. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news …

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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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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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Commission discusses library

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The Port Isabel City Commission held a regular meeting Tuesday. Library Director Janie Villarreal will attend the Library Association 100th Annual Conference at Fort Worth Tuesday, April 23-27, with the approval of the commission. The commission approved a Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month as well as adding to …

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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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Malki: Two-thirds of tourists are Texans

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting last Wednesday. Dr. Mostafa Malki presented the annual Economic Index and Economic Impact Analysis to the EDC. He said the study had three factors he examined: Performance, projections and external factors. Malki said two-thirds of South Padre Island visitors …

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