New Bridge Aims to End Port Isabel Traffic Jams
Port Isabel and South Padre Island area officials heard a Texas Highway Department plan for a new 1800 foot four lane toll free Bay Bridge and 0.5 mile reconnect, with a $8.638 million cost and $181000 annual maintenance. The proposal aims to reduce frequent drawbridge openings and traffic delay while improving navigation clearance.
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Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Texas Highway Department
Raymond Stotzer
Jim Todd
Ted Hunt
Adolph Thomas
Guy Leggett
Major Sanders
Chuck Pm
J. C. Dingwall
South Padre Island Causeway
Dingwall
Dicus Blesses Fleet As Texas International Opens
Right Rev. R Earl Dicus led a blessing of the fleet near Brazos Santiago Pass to launch the 31st Texas International Fishing Tournament In South Texas fishermen from the region compete in six divisions Marlin tuna swordfish sailfish tarpon and bay fishing Trophy awards will be given in all divisions A junior class honors youths 16 and under The Coast Guard led boats into the Gulf of Mexico with daily rules on start times and weigh station at Bartholomew s Marina South Padre Island.
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South Texas
Texas
United States
R. Earl Dicus
Gan
Episcopal Church
West Texas
Dicus
Brazos Santiago Pass
Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
Bartholomew's Marina
South Padre Island
International Game Fish Association
Padre Island
Death Claims Audrey Tower at 34 in Port Isabel
Funeral services set for 2 p.m. today for Mrs. Audrey Tower 34 of Port Isabel who died Sunday in a Harlingen hospital. Survived by husband Martin Tower daughter Maggie and sons Elton and Melvin all of Port Isabel. siblings Bill Elton January Pearl January Mildred Berger. granddaughter Rebecca Pauline Tower. Services at Darling-Mouser Chapel Brownsville burial Buena Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers listed. Also notes on IGFA fishing rules and 31st annual awards with a fish fry at Padre Island Pavilion.
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Audrey Tower
Port Isabel
Harlingen
Tower
Martin Tower
Margie Tower
Elton
Melvin Tower
Bill
Elton January
Miss Pearl January
Mildred Berger
Berwick
Grant
Rebecca Pauline Tower
Brownsville
Darling - Mouser Chapel
Buena Vista
Willace Boudreaux
E. W. Cateora
Roy Crockett
Butch Mock
Jack Mock
Henry Lubbeck
Eeeo Wren Ted Nelson
Ralph Ladd
Jess Etheredge
Five day outlook shows above normal heat across region
Temperatures will average three to four degrees above normal highs of 94 to 102 and normal lows of 73 to 75. No notable day to day changes and no precipitation indicated.
Locals Support Four Lane Bay Bridge Plan
Two prominent residents from Padre Island and Worth Isabel back a Texas Highway Department plan for a new Bay bridge across Laguna Madre to Padre. They argue it will boost traffic flow and spur economic growth in Port Isabel and South Padre Island, with wind and sailing interests seen as future beneficiaries.
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Texas Highway Department
Laguna Madre
Padre
Padre Island
Worth Isabel
Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Franke
Port I
Padre Plc
Maximum Load Set on Park Road Bridge in Cameron Co
The Texas Highway Commission set a maximum gross load of 58 420 pounds on the Laguna Madre Bridge on Park Road 100 in Cameron County after an engineering and traffic investigation. The Texas Highway Department conducted the study to determine safe load limits for the structure.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Laguna Madre
Park Road 100
Cameron County
Texas Highway Department
Mayor Approves Leasing A New Pumper for Port Isabel
City commissioners instructed Mayor Leo Sanders to negotiate with Howe Fire Equipment Co. in Corpus Christi for leasing a 500 gallon per minute pumper for the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department. Lease estimated around 3200 dollars annually with option to purchase later.
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Chuck Motley
Juan Gonzalez
Leo ‘Speck
Sanders
Port Isabel
Howe Fire Equipment Co
Corpus Christi
Fishing News Highlights Steady TIFT Tourney Lead
The Port Isabel area reports solid catches as the annual TIFT nears. White Sands Marina notes abundant bait and good redfish and trout in the bay while Bartholomew's Marina Potter South Padre Island reports sailfish, tuna, bonito, kingfish, dolphin, and flounder in strong weeklong catches. The Texas Joy and Warsaw report tuna, snapper, ling, and other deep sea catches under Captain Pat McCoy and Captain Matt Murphy.
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Port Isabel
Scouts Seek Den Mothers for Cub Scout Club 17
Mrs D R Hutchinson of Port Isabel calls for local women to serve as Den Mothers and Assistant Den Mothers for Cub Scout Club No 17. Training sessions are planned, deadline August 25, and meetings will be held in the evenings this year starting September. Call WH 3 2875 to express interest.
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den Mathers
Cub Scout Club No
D. R. Hutchinson
Port Isabel
Budget Hearing Set By Point Isabel ISD Trustees
The Board of School Trustees will hold a formal budget hearing on the proposed 1969 70 school budget Tuesday August 19 1969 at 8 p.m. in the Board Room of the Junior School building and Senior High.
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Point Isabel Independent School District
A Fisherman's Lively Gulf Voyage Chronicles a Big Catch
In a humorous fish tale, Bill Young recalls joining a Texas tournament voyage aboard a wooden boat. The group heads to Port Isabel, braves seasick fears, and reels in multiple catches, including a surprisingly small yet dramatic first big fish. The story highlights camaraderie, clever tackle, and the coastal fishing culture.
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Bay Bridge
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Gomez Street
Bay
Leo ‘Speck’ Sanders
Queen Isabella
Young
Mersey
Park Road
Commission
Wilcox Marina
Department of Housing and Urban Development
A&m
Fishing
Budget
By Bill Young
Herman Melville
Coxey
Gulf
Deep Gulf
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