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Peninsula set to expand

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com At its meeting last week, the South Padre Island City Council approved a beach and dune permit for the ownership of Peninsula Island Resort & Spa to build an additional 27-unit hotel tower and parking lot. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …

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South Padre Island to build new drive-over

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday contracted with Green, Rubiano and Associates for structural engineering services for the design of an emergency vehicle access drive-over at Beach Circle. 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 manager looking toward new role

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com William DiLibero has been selected as the new City Manager for South Padre Island. DiLibero brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously functioned in similar capacities for coastal cities in Rhode Island. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre …

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61 new lots approved

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal by Las Joyas SPI to develop 6.3 acres along the shoreline and build 61 new lots as part of a Planned Development District. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …

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Breedlove picked as new PI volleyball coach

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The new varsity volleyball coach at Port Isabel High is Julie Breedlove, who comes over from an assistant’s job at Los Fresnos High, and is more than ready for the new season to begin. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS. …

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LMWD Board approves new chemical feed

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Water District Board of Directors on Wednesday approved the purchase of a new chemical feed system for Water Pump No. 2, including new allen feed, caustic and ALS pipes. The $58,273 purchase is actually a change order related to an already existing contract and is not …

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Board picks new member

BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) Board on Wednesday appointed Diane O’Leary to fill the seat vacated last week by Merced Cantu. O’Leary will fill Cantu’s term set to end May 2014. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS. …

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Christ’s Harbor preps new school

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Christ’s Harbor Church on Monday welcomed community members to an open house for the church’s new Christian school, set to open Aug. 26, in conjunction with the Point Isabel Independent School District. During its initial year, the Christ’s Harbor Christian School will serve 5-year-olds in kindergarten; advanced 4-year-olds will …

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