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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1978
Page
1
South Padre Island Aldermen approved flood damage prevention measures and a revised building ordinance to meet federal requirements for flood insurance. The rules aim to minimize flood destruction based on the 100 year flood standard and require political subdivisions to adopt related regulations.
Annual building permits surged in South Padre Island to 7 683 194 in 1977 while Port Isabel reached 1 21 27. Monthly breakdowns show spikes in September and December for the island, and June July August for Port Isabel. Ordinance changes limit flood risk and set new fees, fire limits, and permit controls. Budget approved for the Tourist Bureau at 257 700 44 with street repair bids and a dispute over below grade living quarters at 10 2 foot elevation. Health insurance review for city workers discussed. workshop session planned.
Port Isabel and Cameron Willacy County residents saw a $750,000 state grant approve programs, harbor reconstruction and dredging proceed, a $775,000 Sea Ranch purchase approved, a May toboggan slide plan near Gulf Point, and Coast Guard Armed Forces Day ceremony. Turtle conservation and Ridley turtle hatching occurred, while a shark sighting drew national notice north of SPI. Port Isabel police faced misconduct allegations but motions were tabled. Water District exemptions for parks, school policy updates, and fishing tournament planning also featured amid municipal tensions over management and street repair settlements.
The Point Isabel Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Elmer Harbour at an emergency meeting on Tuesday Jan 3 with a stipulation that a replacement be found. Harbour cited personal stress and sleepless nights over coaching issues, and noted no plan to take another job. The board also accepted resignations of Jesus Mata and Jo Tudor and discussed staffing for budget adjustments and new hires.
The committee coordinating Port Isabel's Golden Anniversary events will meet Tuesday Jan 10 at 7 p.m. in City Hall. All officers chairmen and members are urged to attend, with additional community members invited to offer service or ideas for the celebration.
Emergency Care At tendant School will run a 32 hour course at the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Hall starting January 9 for the public. Police Chief Laura Ochoa urges enrollment, noting saving a life is possible. Instructors Casey Nelson and Loretta Linebarger will certify attendees after final exams. Registration is $2 via Port Isabel Police Department or the Fire Hall night of classes. The Texas Department of Health Resources sponsors the course. Also scheduled is the Port Isabel-South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce meeting January 10 at 12 noon at the Sea Island Hilton to discuss tourism and the old Causeway.
Fire plug maintenance is underway on South Padre Island and in Cameron County Parks. Island Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Marshal Gale Mc Donald oversee servicing and a 90 day preventative plan. Hydrants in town are kept by the department while county parks hydrants are County responsibility.
The Press increases single copy price from 10 to 15 cents for rack and street sales with the January 5 issue. Publisher Steve M. Elam cites rising production costs and notes over 9 percent of national daily papers charge 15 cents or more per copy.
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