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News from the
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News and Events from 2004 |
December 2004
Municipal
Complex Survey Results
Safety Tips for
the Christmas Holidays
New Years
Fireworks on the Bay
Cold Weather is
Coming!!!
Special
New Year's Office Hours
Food Baskets/Toys
for the Needy
Field Survey
to Begin
New Brush and
Bulk Pickup Schedule
Here Comes Santa
Weekend!
November 2004
Board of
Aldermen Special Meeting
Fire Prevention Event
a Success
Town Employees
ready for Hurricane Season
Disaster and
Flood Insurance Policies Needed
Hurricane Reentry Stickers Available
Pool Operator
Certification Course
Notice of Public
Hearing
SPIFD to Host
Fire Prevention Event
1st. Lower
Laguna Madre Coastal Clean-up
Election Day -
Tuesday, November 2..
October 2004
Early Voting
Begins
Ad Hoc Committee
Needs Two Members
Beach Cleanup is
a Success
Storytime and Sandcrabs
Town Committees
Need Members
September 2004
Beach Watch In
Effect
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BEACHES TO
REOPEN FRIDAY
19th. Annual
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup
Gun Lock Give-away - Continues
Design Review Board Guidelines
Island Beach
Ranks with the Best
New Banners
Beautify Padre Boulevard
Hurricane Ivan
Effects SPI Beaches
August 2004
Proposed
FY2004-2005 Budget
Labor Day
Fireworks
50 New Reasons to Visit South Padre
Island
Busy Summer Months Ahead for CVB
'SPITS'
Skateboard Competition
Web Page Improvementss
TIFT 2004
July 2004
Parliamentary Procedure Seminar
Island Police
Officers get additional Training
Town Website
Active
Public Consensus Evolves
New Design Review Board Gets Down to Business
Beachcomber Fine Arts Show
Town Employees to attend Hurricane
Prep.
You Talk....We'll Listen
South Padre Blood Drive
New Design Review Board
Themes and Variations
Navy Band Performs
Municipal Building Survey
June 2004
Seaweed Cleaning Schedule
Mowing Schedule
Fireworks Over the Bay
Construction Valuations
Pardon Our Dust
First quarter lodging
statistics
Development Plan Review Board
Tax Dollars at Work!!
Director Awarded
Sports Certificate
New Beach Accesses Open
World Birding
Center Presentation
Show Your Patriotic Colors |
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Municipal
Complex Survey Results |
Results are in from the recent survey on Municipal
Government Facilities. For
more information explaining the survey results click
here.....
For detailed survey tally click here.......
A Message from Chairman Alex Avalos - The
committee wants to keep the public informed of their
progress throughout this process.
Read
the September press release....
Read
the October press release......
Read
the November press release....
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Safety Tips for
the Christmas Holidays |
Here are a few safety tips to help make your holiday
season as safe and happy as possible. When purchasing an
artificial tree, look for the label 'Fire Resistant';
or, Check each set of lights, new or old, and throw out
any damaged sets.
More Safety Tips.........
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New Years Fireworks on the
Bay |
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Happy New Year - 2005 !!
Celebrate the New
Year watching the fireworks display over the bay
starting at 12:00am Saturday 1/1/2005. Best
viewing is between Red Snapper and Marlin streets along
Laguna Blvd.. Have a Happy New Year..... |
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Cold Weather is
Coming!!! |
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With “Old Man Winter” expected to pay us a visit this
Christmas Holiday, here are links to the Channel 4
website that will provide information as to how to best
prepare.
Have a safe and wonderful
Holiday!
Click here
http://www.team4news.com/Global/story.asp?S=605667
for information on protecting your pipes.
Click here
http://www.team4news.com/Global/story.asp?S=681217
for cold weather preparations for your auto.
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Special
New Year's Office Hours |
In the
spirit of the Holiday Season, the Administrative offices
of the Town of South Padre Island will be closed
Thursday, December 30th, and Friday, December 31st. We
will reopen on Monday, January 3rd, at
8:00am. We wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!
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Food Baskets/Toys
for the Needy |
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Monday, December 20, food baskets and toys were
distributed to 30 needy Island families for the
Christmas holidays. Members of the South Padre Island
Police and Firefighters worked to assemble and
distribute the baskets and toys. The South Padre Island
Convention Center; The South Padre
Island Police and Firefighters Associations; and The
South Padre Island Family Assistance Program sponsored
the food baskets. Hermes Music of Pharr, TX sponsored
the bikes and scooters.
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Field Survey to Begin |
Halff Associates will commence with the
field survey phase of the Padre Boulevard Median & Improvement
Project the week of October 11, 2004. This phase will include
field control work and aerial photography for the development of
existing conditions and base map preparation for this much
needed project. For
details about the survey.....
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New Brush and
Bulk Pickup Schedule |
BFI brush and bulk waste pick-ups schedule
has been changed. Effective
September 30th,
2004. The new schedule will be the first three (3) week
days of the month.
For
schedule details .....
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Here Comes Santa
Weekend! |
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South Padre Island plans a weekend
full of Christmas Cheer.
Beginning with -
Friday, Dec. 3, 17th. Island of Lights Holiday
Padre at 6:30pm A dozen local restaurants in
South Padre Island and Port Islbel will hold drawings
for Christmas prizes Friday evening.
Saturday, Dec. 4th., First Annual Jingle Bell
5K Fun Run & @ Mile Walk.
Saturday, Dec. 4th., Join Santa Claus build
sandcastles, ride horses and board the Dolphin Watch.
Saturday, Dec. 4th., Port Isabel Lighted Boat Parade
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Board of
Aldermen Special Meeting |
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Invitation to the Residents of South
Padre Island
On Tuesday, November
30, at 6:00pm. the Board of Aldermen will conduct a
Special Meeting at the South Padre Island Convention Centre, 7355
Padre Blvd. The purpose of the meeting is to
gather valuable public input on the recommendations from
the Ad Hoc Municipal Government Facilities Advisory
Committee in reference to construction of a new City
Hall.
Copies of the committee report are available at City
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Fire Prevention Event
a Success |
The Fire Prevention Event hosted last
Saturday at the Fire Hall on
Venus street was a great success.
Hundreds of fire extinguishers, smoke
alarms and two-story
rope ladders were distributed to all
that stopped in. And, there are a few left.
Stop by the Fire Hall and pick up a free fire
extinguisher or smoke alarm while supplies last.
For additional details......... |
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Board of
Aldermen Special Meeting |
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Invitation to the Residents of South
Padre Island
On Tuesday, November
30, at 6:00pm. the Board of Aldermen will conduct a
Special Meeting at the South Padre Island Convention Centre, 7355
Padre Blvd. The purpose of the meeting is to
gather valuable public input on the recommendations from
the Ad Hoc Municipal Government Facilities Advisory
Committee in reference to construction of a new City
Hall.
Copies of the committee report are available at City
Hall, 4501 Padre Blvd. |
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Town Employees
ready for Hurricane Season |
Town employees, Department Heads and
Staff, reviewed the current hurricane preparedness
action plan. The plan identifies roles and
responsibilities for each department in case of a
hurricane strike.
For the full story click here >>>>>
Be prepared!! Check
our Hurricane Preparedness pages for information and
guidelines on how to prepare for a hurricane......
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Disaster and
Flood Insurance Policies Needed |
Full hurricane insurance coverage may
require two policies, one for damage and another for
flooding. Make sure you are fully covered.
For more
info.....
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Hurricane Reentry Stickers Available
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Be prepared. Get your vehicle's hurricane reentry
stickers now.
Please click here
for more info……
Fill out the form online...
Be prepared!! Check
our Hurricane Preparedness pages for information and
guidelines on how to prepare for a hurricane......
New** Learn about hurricanes
by reading
NOAA's Hurricane Booklet.
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Pool Operator
Certification Course |
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A
certification course for pool and spa operators will be
held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre
November 18-19, 2004. This course, developed by
the National Swimming Pool Foundation provides
Professional training for these operators.
Click here
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course details and registration data..... |
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Field Survey to
Begin |
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Notice of Public
Hearing |
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Do You Subscribe to Time Warner
Cable?
The
Board of Aldermen of the Town of South Padre Island will
hold a Public Hearing to assess the past performance of
Time Warner Cable. The Board welcomes the public's
participation in this process.
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SPIFD to Host
Fire Prevention Event |
The Town of South Padre Island Fire
Department will host a Fire Prevention Event on
Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11am to 3pm at the Fire Hall on
Venus street. A grant awarded by the Department of
Homeland Security has provided the opportunity to
distribute free smoke alarms, extinguishers, two-story
rope ladders and lunch while supplies last.
For additional details......... |
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1st. Lower
Laguna Madre Coastal Clean-up |
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Sea Ranch Marina - The Bay Clean-up
on Nov. 6, 2004 will involve 15 boats and approximately
100 volunteers. Teams will cover street ends and
marina areas. A luncheon sponsored by Louies
Backyard will follow. If you are interested call
Capt. Karen Rogers at 956-761-1663. |
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Election Day -
Tuesday, November 2... |
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Cameron County Precinct 52 voters may
case their ballots in the 2004 National Election at City
Hall, 4501 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas.
The polling place will be open from 7:00am till 7:00pm. |
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Early Voting
Begins |
Early voting for the Presidential Election will be held
from Monday, October 18, 2004 through Friday, October
29, 2004. Voting location for early voting is at
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 S.
Longoria, Port Isabel, Texas. Voting hours are
Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat. Oct. 23 10:00am-4:00pm, and
Sun. Oct. 24 8:30am-2:00pm |
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Ad Hoc Committee
Needs Two Members |
The Ad Hoc Municipal Government Facilities Advisory
Committee needs two new members. If you would like
to serve on this very important committee please fill
out the
Committee Application form and deliver it to the
City Manager, City Hall, 4501 Padre Blvd., South Padre
Island, Texas 78597. Please mail or deliver your
application not later than 5:00pm Tuesday, October 19,
2004.
Click here for the application form.... |
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Beach Cleanup is
a Success |
The 19th. Annual Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup was by any
measure a success. Statewide over 8,400 volunteers
picked up over 220 tons of trash. Adopt-A-Beach
coordinator, Cate Ball indicated that 88 volunteers
walked the 4.5 miles of Town beaches helping keep the
beaches clean.
For details about the state wide event....... |
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Storytime and Sandcrabs |
Children of all ages can enjoy storytelling and
sand crabs. Originally scheduled twice each week
the meetings are held on Wednesdays only, on the beach behind Suntide III
Get more details here......
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Town Committees
Need Members |
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Applications are now being accepted for the following
Town of South Padre Island committees: Beach and
Dune Task Force, Board of Adjustments and Appeals, CVB
Advisory Board, Food Services Board of Appeals, Planning
and Zoning Commission, Special Events Committee, and
Economic Development Corporation. We are actively
recruiting applicants to serve on these vital and
important committees.
If you would like to apply
for on open position on one of these committees please
download the
Committee Application form,
fill it in and deliver it to City Secretary, Town of South Padre Island, 4501 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas 78597.
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Beach Watch In
Effect |
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September 23, 2004
A coastal flood
watch is in effect for South Padre Island
through the weekend. South Padre Island’s beaches,
both gulf and bay, may experience tides as much as two
(2) feet above normal. As
always, proper caution should be taken along the beachs
and in the gulf waters.
For additional information,
contact Dan Quandt, Town of South Padre Island,
956-761-3005 or 956-433-9720.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BEACHES TO REOPEN FRIDAY |
For Immediate Release
September 16, 2004
The coastal flood warning
for South Padre Island will be reduced to a watch later
Thursday evening. South Padre Island’s beaches will be
open again Friday morning.
Conditions along the
beach are still hazardous on Thursday. All people are
strongly urged to stay off the beach and away from the
water on Thursday. Conditions will be vastly improved
Friday and will continue to improve for the weekend. As
always, proper caution should be taken along the beach
and in the gulf waters.
For additional information,
contact Dan Quandt, Town of South Padre Island,
956-761-3005 or 956-433-9720.
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19th. Annual
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup |
The 19th. Annual Adopt-A-Beach Fall
Cleanup will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 on South
Padre Island Beaches - Cameron County. Check-in
will be at the Water Tower Park, corner of Laguna Blvd.
and Huische St.Volunteers
can register at the check-in site between 8-9 am on
Sept. 18 and will be given data cards, gloves, pencils
and trash bags. Volunteers are advised to wear
closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen and plenty of
drinking water.
For more information call Cate
Ball, Town of South Padre Island, 761-1025 or email
cball@townspi.com
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Gun Lock Give-away - Continues
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Protect your family and keep your
guns safe. The South Padre Island Police
Department is giving away 1000 gunlocks to help keep the
Island safe.
Please click here
for more info……
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Design Review Board Guidelines |
The Town is looking for voluntary compliance in meeting
the newly adopted guidelines for commercial buildings
along Gulf Blvd.
For details click here>>>>>
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Island Beach
Ranks with the Best |
The beaches of South Padre Island are
among the Top 10 in the Nation, according to MSN.
From a recent report published by MSN the beaches of
South Padre Island rank on par with Malibu, Calif. and
the Outer Banks of NC.
For more details click here >>>>>>>
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New Banners
Beautify Padre Boulevard |
 Public
Works employees are busy hanging street banners along
Padre Boulevard. The bright and colorful banners were a
partnership project funded by the SPI Chamber of
Commerce and the Town of South Padre Islands Convention
and Visitors Bureau and, installed by the Town’s Public
Works Department.
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Hurricane Ivan
Effects SPI Beaches |
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Due to the high tides created by
Hurricane Ivan, precautions have been taken on the beach
and Gulf Boulevard. Trash receptacles have been removed
from the beach along with matting on beach accesses.
Beaches
Closed - Until further notice all Town beaches have
been closed.
Swells of 7 to 10 feet can be
expected by Wednesday afternoon. These swells in
conjunction with high tides 2 feet above sea level late
this afternoon and again Wednesday morning may result in
beach flooding up to the dunes today and Wednesday.
We are strongly encouraging people
to stay out of the water, because of the strong undertow
and high risk of rip currents.
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Proposed
FY2004-2005 Budget |
Proposed employee salary restructure
could impact the General Fund Budget for the coming
year.
For
more on the budget click here......
To see where your tax dollars go click here......
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Labor Day
Fireworks |
Come out and enjoy a fireworks show this Labor Day
weekend. Watch the show between Marlin and Red
Snapper streets Saturday September 4 starting
approximately at 9:15pm.
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50 New Reasons to Visit South Padre
Island |
A new contest gives visitors to South
Padre Island a chance to win spending cash..............
For contest details find out how here......
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Busy Summer Months Ahead for CVB |
July and August will bring thousands
of visitors to the Island for a variety of fun filled
events. Fishing tournaments and Cheerleading
competitions are just a sample of the activities.....
For details click here........
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'SPITS'
Skateboard Competition |
South Padre Island Convention Centre Parking Lot
will be the sight of the 'SPITS' Street Competition.Sign-in
begins at 5pm for the 6-8pm event.
There will be a $10.00 participant entry fee and
$5.00 spectator fee.
This is a fundraising event with proceeds going towards
the building of a cement skateboard park on South Padre
Island. Island. For more information, call (956)
761-3939
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TIFT set for August 4-8 |
The Texas International Fishing Tournament will be
headquartered at the Sout Padre Island Convention
Centre.....
For registration information and tournament details
click here.....
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Web Page Improvements |
We are always working to expand and improve the
information and services made available through this web
site. You may now Subscribe to
Townspi.com.
If you would like to receive
The Beachcomber and other important Town announcements in your e-mail,
subscribe to
Townspi.com.
Click here to signup
and begin receiving, via e-mail, all the
news and events happening on South Padre Island.
For details click here>>>>>The Town of South Padre Island will comply with the provisions of the Privacy Protection Act. Please read the
Legal Notices for about the privacy
policies of the Town of South Padre Island.
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Parliamentary Procedure Seminar
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South
Padre Island citizens serving on governmental boards are
invited to attend a seminar on public meeting
parliamentary procedures on Monday, July 26 from
1:30-3:30 p.m. at Mission City Hall, City Commission
Room, 1201 East 8th Street.
Sponsored by the
Texas
Chapter of the American Planning Association Southmost
Section, the seminar is designed for elected officials,
advisory board members, city managers and city
department heads.
Seating is limited. Registration fee is $20 per person….
Click
here to print the registration form.
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Island Police
Officers get additional Training |
Local Police officers attended
specialized training in counternarcotics and
communications.
more......
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Town Website
Active |
June proved to be a very active month for
www.townspi.com The
official Town web site had nearly 64K hits, three times
the monthly average.
more...
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Public Consensus Evolves
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Citizens attending public hearings
this week helped elected officials better understand
public sentiment in the plan to construct a new
municipal complex.
Please click here
for details about these hearings……
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New Design Review Board Gets Down to Business
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The newly created Design Review
Board, charged with the duties of reviewing site and
exterior design plans for commercial enterprises held
its first official session.
Please click here
for more info……
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Beachcomber Fine Arts Show |
Artists from throughout the USA and
Mexico will show their artwork at the annual Beachcomber
Fine Arts Show held at the Convention Centre July 23-25.
For more information and details abut the show,
click here......
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Town employees to attend Hurricane Preparedness meeting
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Town of South Padre Island’s Emergency Management
Coordinator Clifford Rowell will lead a hurricane
preparedness meeting for all department heads on Monday,
July 19.
Emergency Preparedness will be the topic at a
round-table discussion at 9 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m.
with Team Building session.
The session is designed to acquaint all
department leaders with specific information on their
roles and responsibilities in the event of a hurricane
or other emergency.
Department heads unable to attend the meeting should
have a representative attend
the meeting, Rowell said.
Click here for link here to Federal Emergency Management
Agency:
www.fema.gov
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You Talk ..... We'll Listen
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Citizens are invited to a Special
Board of Aldermen Public Hearing to voice their opinions
on the need for a new municipal building. The
Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2004 at
6:30pm upstairs at Scampi's restaurant.
Please click here
for details about the Hearing……
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South Padre Blood Drive - New Location
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The location of the Blood Drive has
been changed to Club Padre.
The
American Red Cross is in need of blood. They will
be conducting a blood drive on Tuesday July 13, 2004 at
Club Padre.
Please click here
for more info……
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New Design Review
Board
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Theme and Variations
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The Town of South Padre Island
supports classical literature and music programming on
National Public Radio (NPR - fm 88.9)
more...... |
Navy Band to Perform
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The
United States Navy Band New Orleans will perform two
free concerts on South Padre Island July 2, 2004.
Please click here
for more info…… |
Municipal Building
Survey
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The deadline for returning the
Municipal Building Survey is July 15th.
For
more details........
To download the
Survey........... |
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Fireworks Over the Bay |
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Join your friends and
neighbors along the bay between Marlin and Red Snapper
streets to enjoy the fireworks display
each Friday starting at 9:15pm. More info
Click
here>>
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South Padre Island seeing healthy construction
valuations |
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South Padre Island new construction valuations are
healthy, having topped the $14.8 million mark for the
first five months of the year.
For details.......
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Pardon Our Dust !!! |
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But, unfortunately,
 growth sometimes causes inconvenience
For details.......
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First quarter lodging statistics show
growth!
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Occupancy in South Padre Island lodging facilities was
up 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2004,
For details.......
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Development Plan Review Board |
Mayor Bob Pinkerton Jr. and the Board of Aldermen are
seeking applications from residents for appointment to
the newly created Development Plan Review Board.
For more
information and application details click here>>>
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Your Tax Dollars
at Work!! |
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The
Town’s $177,715 street improvement project is underway
with Mission Paving Co. serving as contractors. Included
in the cost is work to improve various beach access
areas.
For details and pictures>>>>>>
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Director Awarded
Sports Certificate |
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Dan Quandt, Executive Director of the
South Padre
Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, has earned the
designation of Certified Sports Event Executive from the
National Association of Sports Commissions.
For more
details see>>>>>
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New Beach Accesses Open
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Beach accesses at Blue Water and Neptune Circles are now
open for public use. Please click here
for more info……
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World Birding
Center Presentation
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The economic value of establishing a World Birding
Center on South Padre Island was the topic of a
presentation by Ted Lee Eubanks. Please click here
for more info…… |
Show Your Patriotic Colors
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Fly your American Flag on all Patriotic holidays.
Click here
for more info... |
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New Mowing Schedule |
The Public Works Department has established a schedule for
the mowing of Town rights of way. To find out when
the rights of way in your neighborhood will be mowed
Click
here>>
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Seaweed
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If you have beach front property and would like some
seaweed to help you build sand dunes to protect your
property, please contact the City Manager, using the
contact form or call him
at (956) 761-6456.
Thank You.
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