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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Jul 11 2013
Another drowning
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com While most people were celebrating the Fourth of July, South Padre Island emergency responders were called in response to a swimmer in distress at the 6900 block of the beach. “Upon arrival, the beach rescue units were advised that a male subject, later identified as Ousainou Senhgore, 27, of Brownsville, …
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Jul 03 2013
Police to increase presence this weekend
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com According to South Padre Island Chief of Police Randy Smith, the department will have additional officers on duty this weekend on four-wheelers, in patrol cars and in the patrol boat. Police will also have extra jailers on duty. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port …
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Jul 03 2013
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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Jun 27 2013
County OK’s convention centre expansion
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Cameron County Commissioners Court last week approved planned renovations to the South Padre Island Convention Centre. However, the Court tabled a proposal to build a hotel on the campus. Approval of the renovations was conditional as Cameron County legal representation must first modify the lease between the County …
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Jun 27 2013
Suicide victim identified
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The identity of the individual who committed suicide June 10 on South Padre Island has been made available to the public for the first time. The victim was Adam Nicholas Ditta, 20, of Dallas, a white male, with brown hair, blue eyes and around six feet, five inches tall. …
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