$25M plan for Centre approved
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved the scope of work and $25 million price tag for its plan to renovate and expand...
View ArticleUnderage drinking concerns
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com No one likes it when underage party goers consume alcohol, especially when it’s in their backyards during Spring Break each year....
View ArticleCouncil 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...
View ArticleFirms set to search for new city manager
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved selecting an executive search firm to lead the search for the next City...
View ArticleBirding Center shortfall paid off
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved a $66,779 cash advance from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to the...
View ArticleOff-site parking codes amended
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday amended the City’s Code of Ordinances to allow condo owners associations to build...
View ArticleCity approves study to inspect pedestrian walkway conditions
BY PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS In last week’s regular meeting, the South Padre Island City Council approved a budget amendment for inspection and repair recommendations concerning the pedestrian...
View ArticleVote early until 8 p.m., Friday
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com City of South Padre Island secretary Susan Hill reported that 301 citizens had voted early as off press deadline Thursday morning. Early...
View ArticlePatel wins, Avalos re-elected
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The voters of South Padre Island sent a clear message with Tuesday’s City Council election as the community overwhelmingly selected local...
View ArticleCouncil plans for more public parks
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Tuesday approved a Parks and Open Space Master Plan, laying the groundwork necessary for city...
View ArticleCouncil approves park proposal
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island will soon have another park to offer its permanent residents and potential tourists as the City Council on Wednesday...
View ArticleBirding Center’s future hangs in the air
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Boards of Directors for both the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Birding and Nature Center (BNC)...
View ArticleCity addresses concerns over Convention Centre
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council approved subcommittee recommendations, via Broaddus & Associates, for repairs, maintenance and...
View ArticleCommittee, Board selections OK’d
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council at its meeting last week approved a series of appointments of members to vacant and/or expiring terms...
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Suit filed against City
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Business Owners Association (BOA) and the Rio Grande Valley Committee for Good Government have filed a lawsuit...
View ArticleCouncil OK’s fill for park
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council at its meeting Wednesday approved a $30,000 budget amendment to replace the fill under the playground...
View ArticleCity won’t back down
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday rejected a proposal to rescind the action taken at the Dec. 18 meeting to approve the...
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series that covers the South Padre Island City Council’s plan to significantly improve the Convention Centre. BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor...
View ArticleCity approves Financial Report
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor edi...@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2012-13, as prepared by...
View ArticleCouncil 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...
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