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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
1
Port Isabel man Donald F. Elliff Jr. is among 733 Southwest Texas State University students awarded degrees in summer commencement at San Marcos. Elliff earned a B.S. in education with a major in physical education.
The Cameron County Health Department weekly report lists three new tuberculosis cases, six strept throat cases, one influenza case, and one rubella case. The update reflects ongoing public health monitoring in the county.
The Port Isabel Area Tourist Information Center on Highway 100 has closed as of August 15. Visitors seeking information on the Port Isabel South Padre Island area should contact the Chamber of Commerce near the jetties on South Padre Island.
South Padre Island voters approved a one per cent city sales tax in a Saturday election. Certification shows 47 in favor and two opposed. The tax starts January 1, 1974 and applies with the four per cent state rate. proceeds fund city operations and upkeep, with liquor stores and motels excluded by state rules.
The Port Isabel Consolidated Tax Office plans full computerization led by Randy C. Fletcher. The move aims to speed tax statements, improve accuracy, increase delinquent account control, and boost collections by about 37 percent. Magnetic tapes would back up records for 24 hour recovery if needed. Units involved include Port Isabel City, South Padre Island, Point Isabel ISD, and Cameron County Fresh Water District No. 1.
A Port Isabel Consolidated Tax Office survey shows Point Isabel Independent School District residents pay among the valley's lowest school taxes. Tax assessor Randy Fletcher notes Lyford residents pay less. A $10,000 home would owe $72 in Point Isabel, versus $140 in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, with the valley average $109.
A New Mexico man Earl Joseph Damour 62 of Las Cruces was arrested in Port Isabel and charged with sodomy before Judge Adolfo Betancourt with bail set at 10000. A 14 year old boy from Kingsford Michigan led police to Damour after claiming they traveled together for two months. The man remains jailed in Brownsville while the youth is in juvenile custody.
The Laguna Vista Public Library completed a summer reading program titled Be a Readosaurus with about 25 junior readers from Laguna Vista Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Awards were given by W A Pattison to readers who met book targets and included several junior librarians for their service.
The Point Isabel Independent School District Board voted to raise all cafeteria meals and milk by five cents after a 1972-73 deficit of about $6,000. K-6 meals rise to 35 cents, grades 7-12 to 40 cents, adults to 45 cents, with milk at ten cents. A public hearing on building programs was set for Sept. 11 at Merchants Marine State Bank.
A large tract at the Y on South Padre Island is readied for Gulf Point a new resort village by SDI of Dallas and Prattco. The first phase includes 249 condominiums 62 on the Gulf worth 13 million dollars plus a six story Holiday Inn yacht basin pools and an underground parking area. Construction to begin soon with SEC approval expected by Oct 15 and sales to follow. Gulf Point will be co owned by SDI and Prattco with each bringing construction and hotel management expertise.
Superintendent Ruben M. Torres announced the Point Isabel School Board will hold a workshop on delinquent tax issues Tuesday August 28 at 4 00 p m in the School Administration Building The session will discuss the delinquent tax situation with attorney Jack Wiech The public is invited to attend.
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