Park Board Sets Rules For Trailer Park Tenants
Cameron County Park Commissioners met to address unclear tenancy rules in local trailer parks. A new motion led to lease prerequisites, advance rent, and specific structure limits including width caps, building permits, and sun roofs. Some members opposed citing health concerns and enforcement challenges. discussion continued as residents voiced frustrations.
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Cameron County Board of Park Commissioners
Jetties
South Padre Island
L. T. Boswell Jr
Boswell
Fausto Yturria Jr
Larry Allen
Dick Roland
la Feria
Tom Phillips
The
Phillips
Luther Elliff
Harlingen
Asure
Freenad Elliff
Aloe Vera Anecdote in Texas Valley
The author recalls a severe burn from boiling water and credits an aloe vera leaf applied by his wife for rapid pain relief and reduced redness. He notes skepticism about aloe claims yet admits surprising its effectiveness based on a single incident.
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Texas
Ras Seatee
Carty
Reading Hour Set By Port Isabel Library
Beginning Monday July 22 the Port Isabel High School library will hold a reading hour for elementary students in the Point Isabel Independent School District. Hours run 1 am to 11 am Monday through Thursday with Library Science students and National Youth Corps staff running the program. Superintendent Berry L Bridges urged parents to have children participate in this enriching experience.
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Port Isabel High School
Point Isabel Independent
National Youth Corps Program
Berry L. Bridges
Pre-School Applications Sought By Local School Leaders
The local school district discusses scheduling an 11 month pre-school district under the Office of Economic Opportunity. Trustees push for community involvement with a policy advisory committee of parents and community representatives to help develop the program. Lyons solicits aid from individuals and organizations to strengthen the initiative and notes committee size will vary.
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Board of Trustees of the Nation
Office of Economic Opportunity Office
Lyons
Port Isabel City Hall to be dedicated Sunday July 28
Port Isabel prepares for the dedication of the new City Hall. U S Representative Kika de la Garza will speak, Brownsville Mayor Tony Gonzalez will MC, and dignitaries from across the state and Valley will attend. The building cost about $60,000, houses city offices and jail, and features central air conditioning. A fish fry by the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department is planned from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m.
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Kika de la Garza
Mission
U. S
15Th
Texas
Tony Gonzalez
Brownsville
Port Isabel Firemen To Host July Fish Fry At Hall
Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fish fry on July 28 at Firemen's Hall from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m Tickets cost 1 50 and are available at the Chamber office or from any fireman Proceeds support the volunteer department The same day the Beachcomber Art Show opens on South Padre Island and Port Isabel dedicates its new City Hall at 2 p m with open house to follow
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Thornton
Port Isabel
Firemen’s Hall
South Padre Island Area
South Padre Island
Port Isabel City Hall
Grand Jury Passes Over Smith Case
Carl Smith former tax assessor collector and business manager for Point Isabel Independent School District remains free on a 3500 dollar bond after the July grand jury session produced no indictment on felony embezzlement charges. He resigned his district tax accounts as auditors had not completed their study. Officials doubt a study before September 4.
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Carl Smith
Point Isabel Independent
Smith
Fowler Heads City Charter Drafting Unit
Port Isabel forms a 15 member charter drafting commission named by the city commissioners on July 8 with Dr. Bob Fowler as chair. Ronald Karg is vice chairman and H. Somnitz elected secretary. The group plans a four member council and mayor under a Home Rule Charter elected annually with staggered terms. Next meeting is July 25.
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Port Isabel
Cty P.m. Ing
Bob Fowler
Ronald Karg
H. Oh. Somnitz
Shere
Charter Commission
Fowler
Texas International Fishing Tourney set for July Port Isabel area
The Texas International Fishing Tournament returns July 31 to Port Isabel with 83 sailfish and growing boat participation expected after last year’s record. Fishermen anticipate marlin and tarpon catches around Port Aransas and Intracoastal canals, with events at Sea Ranch Motel and Laguna Vista fire hall.
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Sin
Port Aransas
Vacationing Pastor to Speak at Port Isabel
The Rev. Richard E. Taylor Jr., pastor of University United Methodist Church Wichita Kansas, will speak at the 11 a m worship service on Sunday July 21 at First Methodist Church Port Isabel. He is vacationing on South Padre Island according to Rev F L Marlin pastor of First Methodist.
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Richard E. Taylor Jr
Univeristy
United Methodist Church of
Wichita, Kans
First Methodist
Port Isabel
Taylor
South Padre Island
F. L. Marlin
PSJA District Names Marvin Downs as Business Manager
PSJA Independent District Board of Trustees appoints Marvin Downs of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo as business manager. Other actions include new vocational training, preschool program plans, library opening, portable classrooms after Hurricane Beulah, sale of an older bus, air conditioning bid for band practice, and a school student insurance proposal offering full medical coverage with dental limits, funded by the district and a $6 student fee.
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Ergin Benes Blan
Eome
Supt
Bridges
Beulah
H. J. Bridges
Port Isabel
Coastal Engineering Co
San Benito
Gulf Coast Electrics Contracting Co
Bert Whisenant
Brownsville
Whisenant’s
Whisenant
Valuations Up Taxes Decline I’ll Cost You More In ’69
Cameron County residents face higher taxes next year as the Commissioners’ Court weighs county needs. Hospitals seek about $100,000 for patient care, parks request $155,000, and Beulah cleanup bills loom. A George Consolidated dispute may produce litigation over cleanup pay. Fourteen new voting machines cost $120,000 and flood-control right of way needs $230,000. Last year’s taxes totaled $1,544,252.43 with valuations near $127 million. this year valuations are projected around $180 million, boosting taxes due to a higher taxable value despite a lower rate per $100 of valuation.
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Cameron County
Commissioners’ Court
Cameron County Board of Park Commissioners
Beulah
George Consolidated
State of Texas
George
Houston
Office of Economic Planning
OEP
Houston Doctor Slated Speaker At Local Church
Dr Will Grimes of Houston will speak at the Port Isabel Church of Christ at 6 p.m. Sunday July 28. His talk targets area youth and will discuss narcotics and their effects on mind and body based on his work with young people.
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Will Grimes
Port Isabel Church of Christ
Tarnava
Washington Sts
Grimes
Houston
Coast Guard Tightens Rule to Protect Narrow Channel Traffic
Coast Guard enforcement rises under the Narrow Channel Traffic Act of 1966. Rear Admiral Ross P. Bullard says small boats hinder larger vessels in confined waters and cites long straight runs needed to clear bridges and locks. Safety patrols will issue citations to craft impeding navigation near anchors, bridges, and locks.
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Coast Guard
Ross P. Bullard
Adm
Bullard
Admiral Bullard
Mayor Sanders Refunded Beulah Relief Fund Funds
WOAI officials said Mayor Leo F. Sanders refunded the $1,000 he received from the station’s relief fund for Hurricane Beulah victims. A committee including Rev. F. L. Marlin and Emery Green was formed to disburse funds but could not account for allocations. About $1,200 reportedly remained and disclosure was repeatedly declined.
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Woai Radio - TV
San Antonio
Leo F. Sanders
M Port Isabel
Sanders
F. L. Marlin
Emery Green
Green
Mr. Marlin
Immedi Eah Ee
Saan Ae
Five Day Weather Forecast With Warm Temperatures
Temperatures will average near normal highs between 92 and 102 degrees and lows from 73 to 76 degrees. The period remains warm with little change and locally moderate rainfall mainly near coastal areas.
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Laguna Vista
Smith Case
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McAllen
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Sea Ranch
Bergh
Bernard Junius
Omi
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
U. S. Coast Guard
Gulf
Laguna Vista Firemen
Psja Man
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Point Isabel Independente
Pharr
San Juan - Alamo
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