TB Clinic Planned Next Week in Port Isabel Laguna Heights
A week long tuberculosis clinic is set for Port Isabel and Laguna Heights during the Week of July 7. The Cameron County Health Department Port Isabel community leaders and State Health Department sponsor the effort to locate TB infections and connect individuals with services. Tuberculin skin tests will be offered July 7 8 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Port Isabel Multi Service Center and July 8 from 6 8 p.m. in Laguna Heights. A mobile x ray unit will operate in Port Isabel July 10 31 with tests July 10 11 1 8 p.m. and July 14 9 a.m. 4 p.m. The TB Association and health officials urge families to participate.
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Cameron County
State Health Department
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The Lighthouse By Raymond Rd Murphy Campers At Port Isabel
A group of seven long weekend campers was seen traveling through Port Isabel on the way to Padre Island. Their car with a fully laden trailer hints at a big beach trip and possible mess after departure. They lingered at Anchor cafe, visiting the counter, jukebox, and wall licenses as they dined. Continued on page 6
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Most Businesses To Close For Fourth Of July Holiday
The Port Isabel Bark, Post Office and City Hall will close for the Fourth of July holiday along with most other business houses. Merchants expect few residents to work. Food stores like Lighthouse Grocery will stay open to serve Padre Island traffic.
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Lighthouse Grocery
Padre Island
Dixieland Jazz Band Comes to Padre Island Beachcomber
The Beachcomber hosts the Beachcomber Coral Restaurant Dixieland Jazz Band this Sunday from 3 to 6 PM in the Garter Room. Fans will hear vintage tunes like Muskrat Ramble and Bill Bailey with no cover charge. The event marks a first for valley entertainment blending old time jazz with casual beachside ambiance.
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Padre Island
Bill Bailey
Saints
Dallas
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Police Urge Safe Driving Over Long Holiday
Port Isabel police chief Don Hoyd urged safe driving during the extended Fourth of July holiday as many travelers head toward Padre Island. He warned drivers to use common sense, watch for others, and drive as if lives depend on it to reduce accidents.
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Don Hoyd
Hoyd
Padre Island
Scouts Clean Padre Island Beach After Long Cleanup
About 350 boy scouts and explorer scouts gathered on Padre Island last Saturday at 1 30 P M to clean the beach. By 6 30 P M they collected several truck loads of litter left by careless visitors as the beach prepared for a large upcoming crowd.
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Padre Island
Officers widen search for two missing girls
Two 16 year old girls from Lubbock remain missing after being last seen in adjoining motel rooms at Padre Island early Monday. Mitzi Johnson and Debbie Belton left with only the clothes on their backs, while belongings stayed in the room. Authorities broaden the search to Browns ville Harlingen Matamoros Corpus Christi and other South Texas towns and northern Mexico cities.
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Charles Johnson
Debbie Belton
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Johnson
Brownsville
Harlingen
Foulti
Matamoros
Corpus Christi
South Texas
Mexico
Senate approves funds for Padre Island Park
Senate votes 56 to 5 to approve a 4.13 million dollar appropriation to extend Padre Island National Seashore from its northern boundary to the Port Mansfield Cut. Sen. Ralph Yarborough calls it final victory in an 11 year effort, noting the park will be the longest in the nation at about 100000 acres and enhance access and tourism for Cameron County.
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Congress
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United States
Port Mansfield Ship Channel
Five Day Heat Wave Forecast Extends Through Monday
Temperatures are expected to average about 3 degrees above normal highs of 92 to 100 from Thursday through Monday. Lows should stay around 74 to 75. No significant changes or precipitation are indicated.
Both Lanes Open On Swing Bridge At Causeway
The Texas State Highway Department will open both lanes of the swing bridge at the approach to the causeway from Thursday through the long holiday weekend. Crews report 80 percent completion and ahead of schedule. The bridge will later handle the same load as highways to support Padre Island road construction.
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Causeway Bridge
State Highway Department
Padre Island
Grant Boosts Port Isabel Urban Renewal Project
A telegram to the Port Isabel Press from Congressman Kika de la Garza confirms a grant of 207000 to Port Isabel for the No 2 Urban Renewal project. The total aid now reaches 1200578, and officials say work continues on schedule with the new funds.
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Port Isabel
Kika de la Garza
County Judge Race Buzz Gathers in Cameron County
Longtime Judge Oscar C. Dancy faces multiple challengers as Cameron County eyes a county judge election. Precinct leaders like Johnny Cavazos and D. J. Lerma weigh bids, with Adolph Thomas Jr. and Ted Hunt among potential contenders. Other possible figures include Ignacio Garza, Ray Ramon, Menton, Jon Murray, and John Barron, each weighing the race amid local politics and retirement considerations.
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Dancy
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County Court At Law
Adolph Thomas, Jr
San Benito
Commissioners Court
Maurice Pipkin
Brownsville
Ignacio Garza
Garza
Ted Hunt
Precinct One
Ted
Harlingen
Jon Murray
Menton
Henry Sanchez
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