Shrimp trade on Gulf coast rises and wanes through history
The narrative traces white shrimp fishing from Port Isabel to the Texas coast, noting a boom in the early mid century and a decline due to overfishing. It highlights boats, prices, and markets, ongoing cycles of abundance and scarcity, and a yearly blessing for fishermen and voyage’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf States
Port Leate
Louisiana
Souathern
Hiery
Fsa
Hirther
Eppiy
Texas
Dima
Mexco
Partesis
Isabel
Browneville
Blessing Boats Honor Sponsors at Port Isabel Event
A sailing contest awards a rotating trophy to the winning sponsor for this year. Valley Fisheries of Port Isabel donates the trophy, kept by the winner until next year. The winning captain receives a personal trophy from Coastal Barge and Fuel Co., with second to fourth place captains earning plaques. Crew members in the top four receive Shrine Fiesta bracelets, with engraving by Dorfman of Brownsville. Rewards extend to top five boat owners for notable badges, and last place nets a Bendix fathom priced by Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Fisheries
Port Isabel
Coastal Barge and Fuel Co
Brownsville
Dein Taylor
Mayfair Oil Corp
Shrine Fiesta Organization
Dorfman
Browns
Ville
Bendix
Schmidt
Pishcries
Portsabe
Police Blotter Notes Urge Licenses and Safe Driving
Port Isabel police say driver’s license examiner Joe Garza will be in Port Isabel on September 7 to issue licenses to locals. Police and County Highway Patrol will conduct license and vehicle checks soon, urging all drivers to have valid licenses and well maintained vehicles. With school back in session, drivers are warned to observe speed limits near schools and watch for children, staying defensive behind the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Joe Garza
The
Texas Highway Patrol
County Highway Patrol
Trawl Gear Donations From Multiple Firms Noted
The item lists several donations including shrimp trawl gear from Lun ch Thread Co of Baltimore and Ted's Peg Shop of Rout Isabel, a Seth Thomas clock from Jaydon Lumber Co of Port Isabel, and Navicote copper paint from Hall & Burns Inc of Glendale California. Additional gifts include two spools of trawl cable and Pettit copper paint from Empire Steel Co in Houston, and two spools of trawl cable from Sea Garden Sales Co in Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunch Thread Co
Baltimore
Ted
Timely Tip for Safe Button Removal
A brief tip advises using a comb under the button to cut the thread with a razor handle. It warns against snipping the fabric and suggests a careful method to avoid damage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Briggs . Stratton
Paris Tarr & Wonson
Gulf
Freel Dial
Johnson Motors
Charlie's Sporting Goods
G.E. Betty and
Clyde Privett
Ruby's & Nats Laundry & Washeteria
Thompson St
Dude's Place
Stites
Jerry
Lee
Bayview Apartments
Nea Onickia
Galveston
Espigrital
Dolars Gamed
Chrysler
Poe
Chevrolet
Big
Sefe
Rees Sy
Jim Ferguson Motor Co
Sporting Goods
Port Isabel & Vicinity
Shrimp Industry
of Us
Tuxedo
East Elizabeth
Fair Acres
Birdseye
Kimbell
Libby
Hunt
Lifornia Who Potatoes
Thompson
Charmin
RINSO
KRAFT
van Camp
Fanning
Oleo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!