Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Although the Ebola virus has only recently been a national concern – especially after the first confirmed case in the United States involved the patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, succumbing to the deadly disease on Wednesday, Oct. 8 – thousands continue to de in West Africa. Beko Mantein, a …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Garbage collection rates are set to increase next month, according to a public notice issued by the City of Port Isabel. Effective Nov. 1, the charge will be $21.40 for residential accounts, plus $6 for additional carts. That’s up $0.65 from the current $20.75 rate. Small commercial accounts …
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Oct 09 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In the ongoing war against mosquitoes, local communities have struck a critical blow against the blood-thirsty pests. Adrian Rodriguez, public information officer for the City of South Padre Island, said the Island is spraying “every morning at 4 a.m.” and in the evenings “whenever the wind isn’t blowing.” …
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Oct 09 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Special to the PRESS The monthly Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce All Chamber meeting commenced on the morning of Friday, Oct. 3, with the unveiling of a new logo and a new home on 302 E. Queen Isabella Blvd, Ste. C. Guest speaker and Port Director Steve Bearden commented on the state of …
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Oct 09 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel Board of Adjustments held a public hearing and regular meeting Tuesday evening. Orders of business included approval of minutes for the September meeting as well as variance requests for residential and commercial properties. Judy Woolverton of Woolverton Realty was in attendance representing a …
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Oct 09 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Advisory Board (CVA) held a special meeting Wednesday morning for discussion and action on the opportunity to bring a new art exhibit to the Island. Rachel Flores, Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proposed that the Zodiac Exhibit, by …
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Oct 09 2014
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS After taking last week off, the Port Isabel Tarpons football team will travel to Progreso this Friday for the district opener for both teams. Port Isabel comes in with a 5-0 record and Progreso is 1-4. The Red Ants have lost four straight games after a 7-0 win …
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Oct 09 2014
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team has lost two straight matches after starting the 2014 district season with a perfect 6-0 record. On Tuesday night, they dropped a five-setter at Zapata, and last Saturday La Feria also won in five sets. With the two losses, the Lady …
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Oct 09 2014
Date: First Monday of Every Month Time: 4 p.m. Event: Friends of the Port Isabel Public Library Meeting Where: Main Library Conference Room, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel Admission: $10 per-year More Info: (956) 943-1822 Date: Every Monday to Friday Time: 8 to 9 a.m. Event: Walking Club Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel Admission: …
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Oct 09 2014
Date: Oct. 10 Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Event: 11th Annual Walk for Women “Bet on Hope and Let It Ride,” Casino Night Where: Louie’s Backyard, South Padre Island More Info: (956) 491-8277 Date: Oct. 11 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event: Laguna Madre Art Gallery Open House Where: Laguna Madre Art Gallery, 405 …
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