Point Isabel ISD OKs master plan for major school expansion
Trustees reviewed a Swanson firm master plan detailing Garriga and Derry Elementary improvements and junior senior high additions including air conditioning, classrooms, library space, and athletic facilities. Cost estimate cites 1.2 million dollars with site acquisitions planned in Laguna Vista area and between Brownsville and Boca Chica.
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Point Isabel Independent
Swanson, Hiester, Wilson and Claycomb
Bill Downs
Garriga
Derry
Ruben M. Torres
Laguna Vista
Laguna Heights
Brownsville
Boca Chica
Draft Registration Ends For 1953 Births In 1-A Pool
Washington reports indicate no draft calls this year and the Cameron Willacy board in San Benito has enough 1-A eligible men with medicals to meet any quota. Secretary Melvin Laird notes only men born in 1953 with lottery numbers 1 through 40 remain relevant for potential action.
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Washington
San Benito
Secretary of Defense
Melvin Laird
U S Mexico Fishing Pact Expires After Jan 1 1973
The bilateral agreement covering traditional fisheries in the Gulf area expired on January 1 1973 after five years. U S fishermen lose rights to fish within 12 miles of Mexico unless licensed, shrimp permits unavailable. Mexican vessels lose access to the U S contiguous zone 9 to 12 miles. Mexico proposes a wider Patrimonial Sea concept, but the U S does not recognize beyond twelve miles. The United States does not expect immediate broader Mexico jurisdiction.
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U.s.mexico
U.S
Mexico
United States
Weekly Weather Report and Draft of Local Induction Plan
The report notes mild conditions last week with a forecast from the Coast Guard Station on the Island. It describes selective service classifications and priority shifts after April 1 for men numbered up to 100 and those with deferments, while stressing 18-year-olds must register within 30 days of turning 18 and that a six-person staff plus four boards manage the process with minimal volunteer involvement.
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Coast Guard
Maria Garcia
Valley Day Set At Stock Show
Valley Day on Sunday February 11 at the 1973 San Antonio Stock Show features Rio Grande Valley as the honored region. Festus Haggen Judy Lynn and Jerry Reed headline the event with the show running February 9 through 18 chaired by L B Red Connell.
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Rio Grande Valley
San Antonio
Monterrey coach to speak at Port Isabel banquet
Gus Zavaletta, famed Monterrey Mountain Rams coach and Mexico national champions mentor, will keynote the Port Isabel High School football banquet at the high school gym Saturday at 7 30 p.m. The event includes awards for varsity players and cheerleaders with Rev F L Marlin giving the invocation and John Lerma coordinating presentations. Tickets remain available through Quarterback Club or athletics staff.
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Gus Zavaletta
Monterrey Mountain Rams
Port Isabel
Zavaletta
Mexico
St. Joseph's Academy
Brownsville High School
Technological Institute of Monterrey
N.L
Chago Fonseca
P.I
F. L. Marlin
First United Methodist Church
Jim Moses
John Lerma
Tax Office Budget Set for Port Isabel districts
The Port Isabel Consolidated Tax Office budget for the year starting Feb 1 1973 totals 62931.95. Tax Assessor-Collector J C Garcia says the City of Port Isabel will pay 6066 9.60 percent. the School District 37283 59 percent. and the water district 39842 31.40 percent.
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Port Isabel
Area Residents Oppose CP and L Line Across Bay
Bay area residents plan a meeting at Sea Island Hotel to urge CP and L to reroute a proposed high voltage line from Laguna Vista across the bay to South Padre Island near Andy Bowie Park. Local leaders cite visual impact and safety concerns and seek alternatives such as submerged cables along the causeway.
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Sea Island
Central Power & Light Co
Laguna Vista
Bay
South Padre Island
Andy Bowie Park
Port Isabel
Laguna Heights
Cp&l
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Parks and Wildlife Department
Bill Moore
Sand Castle
Moore
Queen Isabella Causeway
Port Isabel man jailed on assault with intent to murder
Carlos Cantu Jr 21 was charged with assault with intent to murder after a stabbing at M and M Seafoods and Gro reportedly injuring Modesto Barrera 45 of Port Isabel Barrera was treated at Mercy Hospital in Brownsville and released. Cantu remained jailed in Cameron County on a 5000 bond after arrest by deputies Zamora and Garcia about 4 20 pm Saturday.
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Port Isabel
Cameron County
Modesto Barrera
Carlos Cantu, Jr
Cantu
M & M Seafoods & Gro
Barrera
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
1973 Vehicle License Plates On Sale Feb 1
Texas motorists may pick up 1973 license plates starting February 1 at their county tax office or substation. They can register in person with the three part form, or mail the form plus the fee and one dollar per vehicle before March 1. After March 1, in person visits are required due to mail delays. Do not detach any part of the three part form.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Flu Incidence On Upswing In Cameron County
The Cameron County Health Department reports a rising flu incidence with 128 influenza cases in the latest weekly survey. Also listed are 57 strept throat cases, one tuberculosis, two tubeola, and one typhus.
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Cameron County Health Department
Tide Tables for Brazos Santiago Pass Week Ending February 7
The tide tables provide weekly high and low water times for Brazos Santiago Pass at Port Isabel. Useful for fishermen surfers navigators and others planning activities along the coast.
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Brazos Santiago Pass
Port Isabel
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Gladys Porter Zoo
Gladys Porter
Zoo
Ringgold
Tax Office
Valley Scout
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America In
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The
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Edinburg
Winters
Rio Grande Council
United Funds
Galveston
B C. Kindel
Sail Boat Club
Cameron County Park Board
Padre Island
TIKI
Gulf Beach
Mye High
Low
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