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South Padre Island
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• City SPI Adding 16 EV Superchargers (MySPI)
• Proposed Grant cuts risk SPI’s dune, beach
access ramps. (MyRGV)
• Arrests for illegal taking 1,275 lbs. of Snapper
off SPI (MyRGV)
• SPI Hurricane Prep Resources (MySPI)
• Official City SPI Newsletter 5.29.26 (MySPI)
• SPI #1 Best Beach In Texas (USA Today)
Port Isabel
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• Animal shelter policies spark debate (PISPIPRESS)
•Port Isabel hopes to showcase Spanish shipwreck with visitor center (MyRGV)
• Nearly 60 Valley households sue SpaceX over damage to homes from launches (MyRGV)
• PIISD Recognizes Students, Educators and Community
• Maritime News
Laguna Vista
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• Mosquito Spraying Notice (LVTexas)
• Laguna Vista June Newsletter (LVTexas)
• Fiber is on the way! (LVTexas)
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• Public Works Trimming and Bulk Trash (LVTexas)
• Park Improvement Update (LVTexas)
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• SBA disaster loans now available to Cameron County residents (MyRGV)
• Nearly 60 Valley households sue SpaceX (MyRGV)
• Federal court allows Texas immigration law to take effect, continuing legal seesaw (MyRGV)
• Palm Valley fires city administrator following clashes with police chief (MyRGV)
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