Port Isabel Considers New City Charter Monday
Port Isabel officials will review a proposed city charter that shifts power to a city manager and council. The commission says the document limits mayoral powers, outlines salary rules, and allows initiative and referendum. A public meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p m at City Hall to discuss the charter’s implications.
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Port Isabel
Sanders
Leo F. Sanders
City Council
Civil Service Commission
United States of America
Obituary Notes Death of Dr Joseph Molnar
Obituary in a publishers trade paper confirms the death of Dr Joseph Molnar longtime syndicated health columnist. The piece recalls his influence and the era of his national columns as the Christmas season approaches and readers recall holiday traditions. Local fishing reports from Port Mansfield are promised for upcoming edition as Isabel Gonzalez and Ben Yudesis are mentioned in routine storefront agency notes.
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Joseph Molnar
Port Mansfield
Five day forecast shows near normal temps and gentle warming
The period will run with average highs of 73 to 75 degrees and lows of 49 to 54. A continuous warming trend is expected with little or no precipitation forecast across the five days.
Libel suits seek 415000 over San Benito drug case reports
Two San Benito officials sue Harbenito Broadcasting Co and the Associated Press for 415000 in damages over TV and AP reports on a local school drug probe. Plaintiffs claim the Nov 19 broadcasts implied sons of the officials were expelled for marijuana use and guilty of a felony, which they deny.
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San Benito
Charlies T. Adams, Jr
Charles T. Adams, III
Adolph Thone, Jr
Patricia Eileen Thomas
Adams
Harbenito Broadcasting Co
Kgbt TV
Associated Press
Thomas
Kgbt-Tv
KGBT
Cameron County
Church Supper Slated Tuesday
The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church covered dish supper will be held at 6 p.m. on December 1 in the Community Building at the Housing Project. Rev. John Covey urges all church members to attend this Christmas season gathering.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
John Covey
Five Tarpon players named to 32-AA district squad
Port Isabel High School placed five players on the 32-AA district all star team. On offense were Eliberto Gonzales and Manuel Garza with Tony Gonzales and Jesse Fernandez at back, plus Pablo Martinez honorable mention as quarterback. Defense includes Fred McNab with several others in the district.
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Port Isabel
Eliberto Gonzales
Manuel Garza
Tony Gonzales
Jesse Fernandez
Fred McNab
Pablo Martinez
Johnny Ramirez
Ray Ragusin
Enrique Zamora
Lyford
la Feria
Honor Roll Lists All A Students in Two Grades
The issue highlights All A students across two grades. Second Grade honors include Jeffery Anderson Carmen Galvan Danny Harris Leticia Hernandez Hilda Holland Elisio Martinez Armando Mata Travis Sanders Ronnette Stripling Jesus Vasquez Belinda Vigil Lucy Zurita Regular Honor Roll features Jesus Alaniz Jack Barton Javier Castillo.
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Jeffery Anderson
Carmen Galvan
Danny Harris
Leticia Hernandez
Hilda Holland
Eliseo Martinez
Armando Mata
Travis Sanders
Ronnette Stripling
Jesus Vasquez
Belinda Vigil
Lucy Zurita
Jesus Alaniz
Jack Barton
Javier Castillo
Band Booster Club Plans December Meeting and Film Viewings
The Port Isabel Band Booster's Club schedules a meeting on Tuesday December 17 at 7 30 p m in the Band Hall to discuss important officer matters and delay the December 10 meeting so films can be viewed. Other meetings remain as scheduled.
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Port Isabel
Laguna Heights Man Killed in Highway 100 Head-On
Leonzo M. Camacho Jr., 31, of Laguna Heights, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in a head-on crash on Highway 100 about a mile north of Port Isabel. Bradley Bodden of Port Isabel suffered minor injuries and was treated and released. Funeral services were held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church with burial in Port Isabel Cemetery.
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Laguna Heights
Leonzo M. Camacho Jr
Port Isabel
Bodden
Mery Hospital
Brownsville
Camacho
Maria Elena Camacho
Ernesto
Leonzo Ili
Javier
Armando
Luiz
Elida
Norberto Flores
Ezkiel Martinez
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Leonzo Camacho Jr
B. M. Bodden
Mercy Hospital
Thomae Cavazos Dropped From CCCP Committee
Cameron County Commissioners move to bar elected officials from the personnel committee after a motion by Dr. Joseph Zavaretta. Adolph Thomae Jr. and Johnny Cavazos are removed from CCCP panel while the board expands the poor representatives and changes current member selections.
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San Benito
Johnny Cavazos
Brownsville
Cameron County Communite
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OEO
Austin
Joseph Zavaretta
Cavazos
Thomas
Zavaletta
Marijuana Found On Local Youths
Two area youths from Laguna Vista were arrested last week near Laguna Heights after officers saw them discard an object from their car. They were charged with possession of marijuana and eight matt cigarettes. Both were held on $1,500 bond but released on Monday. investigation continues.
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Chuck Londrie
Jim Dickens
Joe Goette
Louis Biel
Laguna Vista
Laguna Heights
Cameron County
Port Isabel
Justice of the Peace
Bud Emmons
Port Isabel Multiservice Center Opens With Community Effort
The Port Isabel Community Center and Cameron County Multiservice Center host a Sunday open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monroe Street across from Our Lady of the Sea. VISTA volunteers Juanita Rios and Joan O'Sullivan lead youth activities while agencies like Food Commodities Health Clinic Legal Aid and Employment Service offer services. The six room building, renovated after hurricane Beulah, was funded by volunteers and donors including Pico Builders Bayside Lumber and Callaway Seafoods.
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Cameron County Community Projects
Monroe Street
Our _~ Star of the Sea Catholic rch
Rogram
County Health Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Mary Dale
San Benito
Pico Builder’s Supply
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Port Electric Service
Freddie's Professional Pharmacy
Bilt - Rite Construction Company
Lighthouse Grocery and Market
Callaway Seafoods, Inc
Twin City Fisherman's Co - Op
Landon Lumber Company
Twin Diesel Service
Marine
Port Isabel Firemen Plan Kiddies' Christmas Party
The Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Kiddies' Christmas Party on Sunday December 22 at 2 p.m. Fire Marshal Larry Keller and Vicente Gonzalez urge residents and local merchants to donate to Lighthouse Grocery or to any volunteer firefighter to help under the difficult fishing season.
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Port Isabel
Larry Keller
Vicente Gonzalez
Lighthouse Grocery
Gonzalez
Keller
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