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Council woman steps down

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista voters face a complicated polling season after officials here voted Tuesday to call a special election to fill a board vacancy caused by a longtime councilmember’s decision to seek the mayor’s job. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …

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Laguna Vista moves forward with plan

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A long-awaited comprehensive plan designed to lead the Town of Laguna Vista into future orderly growth and prosperity has been adopted on its first reading. Required by the Town’s Home Rule Charter, the plan is expected to serve as the blueprint for physical and economic growth for the …

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Wreck leaves biker dead

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Jesus Caballero, 37, of Harlingen has died after wrecking his motorcycle Saturday evening in Laguna Vista. According to the report, Caballero had been riding his motorcycle on State Highway 100 when the accident occurred. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …

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Council targets street improvements

BY MARTHA MCCLAIN Special to the PRESS The familiar topic of street improvements in Laguna Vista was discussed at the Town’s September meeting, with a report on funding methods presented. Options to create street improvements were addressed by City Manager Rolando Vela who presented suggestions for Council consideration. Various financing possibilities were included in a …

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Vela hit with ethics complaint

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS An ethics complaint charging Laguna Vista City Manager Rolando Vela with violation of the City Charter in failure to complete a comprehensive plan within a stipulated two-year period has been filed with Town officials here by former Laguna Vista Councilman Bill Schnier. To read the rest of this …

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Pope named judge

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS William J. Pope was appointed this week to serve as the new Laguna Vista Municipal Court Judge, and Bennie Ochoa III will continue to serve as Alternate Judge. On a 4-3 vote, Pope was named to fill the position. Ochoa was appointed on a 5-1 vote, City Manager …

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