At a Chamber Coffee and Conversation Mixer yesterday morning, Lt. Joshua Sagers spoke to our group about the duties, jurisdiction, and history of our local Coast Guard. What an honor to have this young man in SPI. One of his goals is to expand the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Many of our waters are too shallow […]
Read MoreWant a laugh today? The following are a few examples of what can go wrong with a listing: Shower with multiple heads (That and “Psycho” will scare me out of the shower) Heater with new boils (Sounds painful) Seller is motivated – doesn’t like the area (TMI, TMI) Big lard in back of house (Is […]
Read MoreCameron County has decided to lease the old Dolphin Cove bar & grill once again. They will let the potential lessee have the option to either open Dolphin Cove as a bar & grill or clear the land and construct a new building. If you want to propose something, now is the time.
Read MoreAlta & Gayle were just at City Hall listening to our Congressman Blake Farenthold talk about the many issues in Wash. D.C. today. Most everyone liked his opinions except the Sea Turtle Patrol. They wanted him to help pass a 15 MPH speed limit on North SPI beach. Farenthold didn’t agree with them because it […]
Read MoreThe police picked up a 4 ft. alligator near the post office on Maxan St. this week! They said it wasn’t their first either. Can you believe it???!
Read MoreHere are the IRS’s top 10 tax tips for home sellers: 1. In general, you are eligible to exclude the gain from income if you have owned and used your home as your main home for two years out of the five years prior to the date of its sale. 2. If you have a […]
Read MoreIn an effort to make SPI a more people friendly layout, the town of SPI is working on passing ordinances that would greatly improve Padre Blvd, walking paths, parking, appearance, etc. It has been two years in the making and they now have a beautiful plan. Go to www.myspi.org to sign up for notices about […]
Read MoreOur Texas Legislators passed the TIRZ for Port Isabel Modern Venice (Fingers) TIRZ. Then, Port Isabel approved it and appointed directors to the board to manage the zone. The directors are David Woolverton, Gabby Vanounou, Ed Mesa, Albert Welbel & Santiago Cantu. They will develop the two & half Fingers that is in need of […]
Read MoreEconomic Factors Economic Indicator Release Date Time Consensus Estimate Analysis New Home Sales Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 Up 1.9% Important. An indication of economic strength and credit demand. Weakness may lead to lower rates. 2-year Treasury Note Auction Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 None Important. Notes will be auctioned. Strong demand may lead to lower mortgage […]
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