Betty Wells, President of the Port Isabel Chamber and Valerie Bates, Marketing Director for the City of Port Isabel, spoke to members at the All Chamber Meeting on Friday, Nov. 9th. Betty and Valerie talked about what is happening around our area and how Valerie is promoting the businesses in Port Isabel. Some of the […]
Read MoreOur local Ladies Volleyball Tarpons are undefeated! Tonight they are going to play the #2 ranked team in the state in San Antonio at the Blossom Athletic Center. At 6:00PM they will be competing for the Regional Semi-Final title. If they win, they go to the Regional finals on Saturday. Then to the state playoffs! […]
Read MoreWelcome our libraries to the 21st Century by downloading an ebook or audiobook at one of our local libraries. Just like a traditional book, library patrons who have a valid library card and are in good standing with the library can download the books at no charge. But, just like a physical book, patrons can […]
Read MoreThe Port Isabel High School Silver Tarpon Marching Band has advanced to the UIL State Marching Band competition for the 7th year in a row! Tonight the band will perform in the Alamodome along with 21 other 3A schools. Wish them luck! Check out this UTube video: http://youtu.be/vv7ku-6i_rQ
Read MoreDON’T FORGET —Set back your clocks tonight.
Read More8 properties in South Padre, McAllen, Weslaco, Edcouch, & Alamo were auctioned off Thursday night. A gorgeous 3473 sq.ft. home in The Villas of South Padre went for $322,500. A 6389 sq.ft. home on 18.2 acres with a barn & stables in Edcouch went for $320,000. A 5.2 acre corner commercial development site in a […]
Read MoreMore than once we have been asked about the assumed “high” crime rate being published on Trulia. We try to explain that we have a population here of around 5,000 and Trulia doesn’t consider that we have thousands of tourists that have been added to the equation as residents instead of visitors. It makes the […]
Read MoreLast month the Cameron County Airport, located just out of Laguna Vista, was awarded $600K to help fund construction of a new fuel system. The federal government will pay 75% of the cost and Cameron County will pay 25%. Airport traffic is increasing to this general aviation terminal. If you fly your own plane, this […]
Read MoreThe Chamber of Commerce members got a tour of the Schlitterbahn Beach Resort after the luncheon on Thursday. If you have not been yet, you must at least visit the restaurant and bar on the top, See 4 Ever. It has a fabulous view and amazing decor. The entire resort used wood that came from […]
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