Dec 11 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com What began as a spirited conversation between friends Kirsten Zertuche and Marty Etheridge to determine the best caldo (broth) in the area manifested into the first of what is expected to be an annual Caldo Cook-off held this past Saturday at Harpoon’s Surf Bar & Grill on South …
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Dec 11 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Even as the slower season has approached the Island, city staff and committees are continuing to stay busy with long term plans as well as ideas for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. The Shoreline Task Force met Tuesday afternoon to discuss beach maintenance activities and the use …
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Dec 04 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Sea turtle Inc., the nonprofit marine turtle rescue and rehabilitation center on South Padre Island, released 65 turtles that were previously suffering from cold-snap, a form of turtle hypothermia, at Isla Blanca Park on Nov. 24 and 25. The release process occurred over two days because of the …
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Dec 04 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The City Council met Wednesday evening with a range of items to discuss. The agenda was full, covering many ongoing projects in the city. The approval of the Sister City agreement with the City of Matamoros was the highlight of the evening. The council welcomed Reynaldo Del Toro, …
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Dec 04 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS For the first time since August, the Historical Preservation Committee met late Tuesday afternoon to discuss a variety of topics from brochures and plaques to plans for getting their hands dirty cleaning historical markers on the Island. Chairman Steve Hathcock, who is also a member of the Cameron …
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Nov 26 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island has had many concerns and issues with parking in the past. With future growth in mind, city staff is working on ways to prevent further issues and to improve accessibility to the beach. The Shoreline Task Force met Monday afternoon to discuss …
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Nov 20 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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Nov 20 2014
Date: Thru Dec. 15 Time: 5 p.m. Event: Laguna Vista Toy Drive Where: Town Hall, 122 Fernandez, Laguna Vista More Info: (956) 943-1793 or cm@lvtexas.us Date: Nov. 21 Time: 6:30 p.m. (Cash Bar); 7:30 p.m. (Curtain) Event: El Paseo Art Foundation Presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” Where: South Padre Island Convention Centre More …
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Nov 20 2014
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Parks, recreation and beautification are three words that, though clearly intertwined, can easily branch off into a variety of tangents that can be difficult for one committee to cover. South Padre Island Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee Chairman Jodi Hughes recently questioned the focus of the committee and …
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Nov 20 2014
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The drastic weather shift is being cited as the cause of 69 Atlantic green turtles washed ashore on the South Padre Island bay side. Texas Parks and Wildlife collected them and handed them off to caretakers of Sea Turtle Inc. near the Isla Blanca beach for rehabilitation. “When …
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