Taxed for cash on hand Port Isabel-San Benito district debated
Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District, holding about 700000 in cash and CDs, faces calls to end the 10 cent tax as bonds mature in 1987. Commissioners argue taxes fund outstanding bonds, while observers note surplus cash could cancel debt and allow district reorganization, including potential San Benito separation.
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Port Isabel
San Benito
Port Isabel-San Benito
J. T. Freeland
McAllen
Long Island
Freeland
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners
Gomez Elected To Port Board
Ray Gomez of San Benito was elected to his first regular term as commissioner of the Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District. Gomez won 55 votes to 36 for Rodolfo Garcia in the district race with Gomez carrying Port Isabel and San Benito. W. W. Zimmermann was elected chairman and Gomez named secretary of the board.
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W. W. Zimmermann
Port Isabel
Ray Gomez
San Benito
R. M. Parker
W. C. McConnell
Port Isabel-San Benito
Gomez
Chuck Weekley
Rodolfo Garcia
Garcia
Los Indios
Isle Council Approves Four New Ordinances in Split Night Meeting
South Padre Island boards pass taxi licensing at 25 dollars per vehicle and a 30 mph city speed limit. Illegal blocking of thoroughfares and firearms discharge banned with up to 100 dollar penalties. State Road 100 speed tied to traffic study outcomes. City adopts bids for liability bonding and street repairs while accepting resignation of Town Marshal Ronalyn Adams. About 30 residents attend.
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South Padre Island
Board of Aldermen
Paul Cunningham
Bert Whisenant
Ronalyn Adams
Oklahoma Pastor Serving Here at Port Isabel
Clyde C Corner of Chandler Oklahoma is interim minister at the Port Isabel Church of Christ. He has preached four Sundays here while visiting his daughter Mrs Frazier Conley in Weslaco. Corner a Abilene Christian College graduate has preached many years in Oklahoma and invites locals to attend services.
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Clyde C. Corner
Chandler
Oklahoma
Church of Christ
Port Isabel
Corner
Audrey
Frazier Conley
Weslaco
Conley
Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Texas
South Padre Sets Sales Tax Election
South Padre Island will hold a special election on August 18 to decide a one percent city sales and use tax. Motels and liquor establishments are exempt by state rules. June Tallant is Presiding Judge with George Ferguson as alternate. voting occurs at the Volunteer Fire Station Town Hall with no absentee ballots.
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South Padre Island
Board of Aldermen
June Tallant
George Ferguson
Town Hall
Isle City to Use Fire Station Offices
South Padre Island approves using part of the Fire Station for city offices at a Board of Aldermen meeting. City to cover construction and utility costs for the office area and share dehumidification costs. CPL engineers to select air treatment. Fire Department to insure building. maintenance pro rated. Two new tuberculosis cases listed in Cameron County Health Dept weekly report.
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South Padre Island
Fire Department
Bud Wiechman
CPL
Board of Aldermen
Cameron County Health Department
Street Repairs To Begin Soon In Port Isabel
Mayor Leo F. Sanders announced that overdue street repairs will start after the Cameron County Fresh Water District No. 1 pays the city final proceeds from selling its sewerage system. About 219000 will pay bond debt, leaving 37000 for the budget. bids advertising to begin by the first August meeting.
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Leo F. Sanders
Port Isabel
Sanders
Cameron County
Causeway
Merchants Marine Bank
Cameron County Fresh Water District No. 1
Pete Tart
Dallas
Walter Zimmerman
Interest High For Texas International Fishing Tourney
The Texas International Fishing Tournament draws strong early interest as registrations open at Padre South Hotel and Sea Ranch for August 1 to 5. Fishermen expect marlin and sailfish in gulf waters with dock space tight in Port Isabel and Padre Island area.
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Padre South
Sea Ranch Hotel
Gulf
Houston
Dodie Keller
Port Aransas
Freeways Hazardous with Tax-Fueled Traffic
A brief opinion notes that freeways feel dangerous due to heavy taxation and the resulting traffic burden. It argues taxes contribute to congestion and safety concerns on highways.
Point Isabel School District budget up for 1973 74
A preliminary report for the Point Isabel School District shows a budget increase of about $80,000 for 1973 74 totaling $1 159 026. Officials cite higher teaching salaries as the reason and say taxes will stay at the same rate.
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Point Isabel
Point Isabel Independent School District
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Oso Grande
Isle
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Charles W. Moore
Laguna Vista
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National Science Foundation
South Padre
Water District
Keller
Ignacio Garza Civic Center
Matamoros
Gladys Porter Zoo
Port Isabel South Padre Island
Strictly Fresh
Derry
Reynaldo Garza
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Alberto Martinez
Consolidated Tax Office
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CPAA
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Fletcher
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