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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
3
A Texas Game and Fish official announces there will be no whitewing dove season this year, citing wildlife science and conservation. The decision mirrors past closures used to rebuild populations, with officials warning a single season could affect future hunts.
Two Harlingen men fished the Los Mochis area aboard the Chihuahua Pacifico railroad trip, with Max Deréen landing a 30 pound roosterfish at Topolobampo and Leon Day catching a 31 pound dolphin. The party notes limited tour boat availability and suggests fall or winter travel for better fishing.
Legal notice announces a Port Isabel Texas bond election set for August 5 1963. Voters will decide on issuing $100000 for wharf dock channels and $33000 for street drainage and $12000 for sewer extensions with bonds repaid over 30 years and taxes to cover interest and a sinking fund. Election at City Hall with appointed managers including Clyde Privett and Archie Causey. Propositions 1 and 2 to vote on.
The city, by resolution adopted July 22, 1963, calls an election on Propositions 3 and 4, issuing $33 000 street and drainage bonds and $12 000 sanitary sewer system bonds. Voting by machine, with FOR or AGAINST indicators, will follow Texas election laws. Notice posted at City Hall and two public places 15 days prior. published in a general newspaper for two consecutive weeks, first publication at least 14 days before election.
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