Bridge Firm Seeks Dredge Approval Near Port Isabel Park
The Austin Bridge Co of Dallas seeks state permission to dredge in state waters beside City Park in Port Isabel. A public hearing in Austin on December 4 reported no objections, and hearing officer George Adams will likely recommend approval to Parks and Wildlife Director Clayton Garrison.
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Austin Bridge Co
Dallas
Port Isabel
Austin Tues
Parks and Wildlife Department
George Adams
Parks and Wildlife
Clayton Garrison
Local councils schedule week of public meetings
Local governing bodies schedule meetings next week. Port Isabel city commission and Laguna Vista aldermen meet at 7 30 p m on Monday December 10 in their respective buildings. Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District commissioners convene at 3 p m December 12 in Port Isabel office. Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 supervisors meet 7 p m December 12 at the water district office Port Isabel.
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Port Isabel
Board of Supervisors
Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No
Water District
Area Shrimpers Lead Texas Ports in October Catch
The Valley shrimp fleet produced 1,521,600 pounds in October the highest among Texas ports per U S Commerce spokesman Orman H Farley. January October total reached 15,861,700 pounds for 1973 down from 19,470,300 for the same period last year.
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Valley
Texas
U.S. Department of Commerce
Orman H. Farley
Morgan City
Campeche Bay
Trustees State Meet On Delinquent Taxes
Point Isabel Independent School District trustees plan a 3 p.m. tax meeting open to the public in the board room following an executive session on personnel. Other topics include land sites, funds application, energy-saving rules, attendance, liability insurance, and a teacher resignation.
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Point Isabel Independent
Ruben M. Torres
Maria Torres
Torres
Jaycees
Kiwanis Club
Former Players To Meet In Port Isabel Los Fresnos Game
Former players from Port Isabel face peers from Los Fresnos in a charity football contest at Tarpon Stadium tomorrow night at 8. Port Isabel and Los Fresnos Quarterback Clubs co sponsor to raise funds for hometown high school teams with plans for an annual event alternating sites. Tickets at Next Door The Men's Store Fisherman's Cafe and Lupe's Flowers and Gifts. Reserved seats 2 dollars general admission 1 75.
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Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Tarpon Stadium
Fisherman's Cafe
Lupe
Building Permits Up In South Padre Island November
South Padre Island issued permits totaling 303,800 in November 1973, led by 235,000 for a Capid Inc condo and 65,000 for a private residence plus 3,800 for Surf Motel remodeling. The monthly sum exceeds November 1972 by about 138,800, with year to date through January to November 1973 reaching 13,668,967 versus 5,864,537 for the prior year.
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South Padre Island
June Tallant
Capid Inc
Isabel Permits Up Over 1972 Figures
Port Isabel issued permits for buildings valued at 35 322.87 in November per new building inspector Ronald J. Sumega. The eleven month total for 1973 reaches 941 896.54 dollars, over a quarter million more than the first eleven months of 1972, with October at 11 605 and November at 37 395.
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Port Isabel
Ronald J. Sumega
Sumega
No Lights for Old Lighthouse Christmas Decoration Canceled
Port Isabel dedicates reduced energy strategy as the lighthouse will not be decorated this year. The Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department, the usual organizer, confirms the change in plans.
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Port Isabel
South Padre Board Debates Leash Rules and Trash Plans
South Padre Island aldermen discussed two leash law options for dogs with mayor pro tem Dillon favoring owner control and less restriction while Mayor Neukomm backed a universal restraint rule. The council also reviewed solid waste disposal arrangements with Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 and considered bids, noting concerns about district discretion. The meeting approved a later liquor sale hour and discussed flood insurance, the swing bridge, and long range planning firms with several municipalities represented.
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South Padre Island
Board of Aldermen
Troy CO
Dillon
Larry Thompson
William Neukomm
Thompson
Council
Polly Swilling
Padre Island Sanitation Service
Cameron County
Neukomm
Water District Board of Supervisors
South Padre
Garcia St
Port Isabel
Routine Business Handled by Cameron County Fresh Water Board
The Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 board met on Wednesday November 28. Executive director E D Reed said the sewer project planning and design is 99 percent complete pending state approvals. Engineer Don Crow updated on reservoirs plant and line progress. A December 12 meeting will consider Reed's cost estimates for operating a solid waste disposal operation. Bids from Mark Industries A 1 Garbage Collection and Padre Sanitation Service will be considered. The board supported keeping original highway department plans to remove a bridge after the new causeway. All members Reed and attorney Paul Y Cunningham Jr attended.
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Swilling
Water District
South Padre
Neukomm
Paul F. Cunningham Jr
Virgil Garcia
Garcia
Board of Supervisors
Cameron County
Don Crow
Reed
Mark Industries
A-1 Garbage Collection
Padre Sanitation Service
Garcia St
Port Isabel
Highway Department
Coast Guard
E. W. Cateora
Gilbert Groemer
E. J. Hood
Martin Tower
Walter W. Zimmerman
Paul Y. Cunningham Jr
Shorter School Day Considered By Local District
School superintendent Ruben M. Torres proposed a one hour shorter day with ten minute period cuts and dismissal at 2 30 p m as energy shortages persist. Energy rules already require lights and heaters off when unused and heat limits set by grade levels.
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Ruben M. Torres
Torres
Public Hearing on ESA Funds for Point Isabel District
A public hearing was held on the Emergency School Aid Act funds for Point Isabel Independent School District. M. Torres outlined ESA terms and needs for expanded counseling and guidance for K 6 and 7 12, with budget details by Maria E. Torres. Delia Garza questioned elementary counseling. Frank Pratt and others supported it. Maria Elizabeth Martinez presided as advisory committee vice chairwoman.
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Point Isabel Independent
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Ruben M. Torres
Torres
Maria E. Torres
Point Isabel
Delia Garza
Frank Pratt
Pratt
Delores Gotterman
Julian T. Saldivar Sr
Selective Service Names Registrars Across Texas Armories
Colonel Melvin N. Glantz state director of Selective Service for Texas announces appointing new registrars in each Texas Army National Guard Armory and in every County Courthouse. He reminds 18 year olds to register under federal law though no draft is currently active.
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Austin
Melvin N. Glantz
Selective Service For
Texas
Army National Guard
Glantz
Local Children Invited to Party by Port Isabel Fire Dept
The Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department invites all area children to a Christmas party at the fire hall Sunday afternoon December 23. Santa Claus will visit and each child will receive a bag of goodies. The event is funded by local business donations and volunteers will contact merchants soon.
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Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Santa Claus
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