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
BEACH BAR BEAT: Josh
What is your name? Josh Moody Where are you from? Dallas but I’ve lived on South Padre Island eight years. I’m almost a local. How long have you been bartending? Twelve years. Why do you like working at Laguna Bob’s? It’s the center of the universe and I enjoy being in the center of the …
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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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Jun 27 2013
SPI hires fire chief
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island firefighter Marcus Smith has been named the new Chief of the SPI Fire Department. The Dallas-area native recently retired from the Lancaster Fire Department as Captain after serving 28 years. He also served his hometown of Wilmer, Texas as its Fire Chief from 2005-12 to help his …
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Jun 20 2013
Children take to the waves for International Surfing Day
Staff Report On Thursday, the Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter hosted the International Surfing Day surfing clinic on Isla Blanca Park for children ages 4-13. The clinic consisted of two sessions; the first was from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the second was held from 12 to 3 p.m. To read the rest of …
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Jun 20 2013
BEACH BAR BEAT: Abel
What is your name? Abel Saldivar Where are you from? Brownsville How long have you been bartending? Over 8 years Why do you like working at Senor Donkey? The atmosphere is fun and laid back. My co-workers and managers are great . What sports are you into? Basketball, football, golf and mixed martial arts. I …
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