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Handbook of Texas Online: PORT ISABEL, TX Port Isabel is on the point where Texas Highway 100 meets the Laguna Madre in southeastern Cameron County, sixteen miles northeast of Brownsville. Port Isabel was known as a haven for blockade runners due to its proximity to Mexico. The estimated population of Port Isabel was 5,300 in 1958. www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/PP/hgp9_print.html   (1207 words)

Texas Lawyer - City of Port Isabel, Texas v. Pinnell Port Isabel, a home-rule municipality with just over 5,000 inhabitants, is located on the mainland of Texas and borders on a body of water known as the Laguna Madre. Port Isabel's first issue contends that neither Pinnel nor SPI has capacity to sue Port Isabel for any procedural irregularities related to the passage of Port Isabel's annexation ordinances because such complaints can be made only by the State of Texas in a quo warrantor proceeding. Port Isabel also argues that the trial court should have granted its plea to the jurisdiction because SPI has failed to state a valid claim under the open meetings act. www.law.com /jsp/tx/LawDecisionTX.jsp?id=1112016916797   (3025 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Port Isabel is a city located in Cameron County, Texas. Port Isabel is located at 26°4'25" North, 97°12'48" West (26.073675, -97.213234) Out of the total people living in poverty, 34.7% are under the age of 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/po/Port_Isabel,_Texas.html   (349 words)

Port Isabel Texas and Area Hotels Motels.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) In 1937 a six-foot channel was dredged from Port Isabel to a point two miles east of Harlingen. The channel connecting Port Isabel to Harlingen was full of silt by 1942 and was no longer in use. By 1956 Port Isabel was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. www.texasescapes.com /TexasGulfCoastTowns/PortIsabelTexas.htm   (772 words)

Port Isabel Texas Real Estate Porperties The Port Isabel Lighthouse was built in 1853 at a cost of $7,000; it served as a lookout during the conflict with Juan M. Cortinaqv known as the Cortina War. During the first three years of the Civil War, Port Isabel was known as a haven for blockade runners due to its proximity to Mexico. The Point Isabel Press was in operation from the 1920s into the 1930s, after which it was the Port Isabel Press. www.spihomes.com /city-portisabel-4.asp   (568 words)

TPWD: Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site The park was acquired by purchase from private owners, Lon C. Hill and the Port Isabel Realty Company, in 1950 and was opened to the public in 1952. In September 1996, a $320,000 Visitors Center was completed and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department turned over the daily operation of Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park to the City of Port Isabel, according to a 1993 agreement. In the 1800s, the low-lying Texas coast made charting a seagoing course extremely difficult, and a number of captains requested that something be done. www.tpwd.state.tx.us /park/portisab/portisab.htm   (704 words)

Visit Historical Port Isabel Texas Filled with great history and colorful coastal culture, Port Isabel has stepped into the 21st century with a real effort to recapture and preserve the charm of this out-of-the-way destination. In Port Isabel, people still acknowledge neighbors and visitors, and there is a charming attitude towards community you can't find much anymore. Port Isabel was also a strategic Civil War landmark as foreign supplies earmarked for the Confederency was often off-loaded here, causing constant interest from both Union and Confererate naval units. www.wintertexans.com /port_isabel.htm   (423 words)

Port Isabel Navigation District - A Full Service Port!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The Port is one of a select few classified Texas deepwater ports and is positioned at the southernmost tip of Texas to serve Mexico, Central and South America. An estimated 45 acres of the Port's 726 acres of waterfront land and related facilities are available for lease on an annual basis in both large and small parcels at reasonable rates. It is difficult to quantify the effects of the Port on the Valley economy. www.portofportisabel.com /index.html   (347 words)

Port Isabel Texas Lighthouse by Harbour Lights Texas lighthouses had declined in importance as railroads replaced shipping lanes between the United States and Mexico. A $320,000 Visitors Center, a replica of the original keeper’s cottage and surrounding fence, was completed in 1996, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department turned over daily operation of the Park to the City of Port Isabel, while retaining ownership. Of the 16 lighthouses originally built along the Texas coast, Port Isabel is the only one open to the public. www.harbourlights.com /catalog/2004/port_isabel_glow.htm   (455 words)

Port Isabel If you stand next to the lighthouse in Port Isabel State park, it would be hard to imagine the history of conflict that accompanies this peaceful domain. Point Isabel, which would later be named Port Isabel, was an obvious choice, as it was not only the most elevated site for miles, but was also conveniently under the control of the Federal government. In 1860, Point Isabel earned the distinction of being one of the few lighthouses on the Texas coast to have a woman as its keeper, when Hannah Hain succeeded her husband after his untimely death. members.aol.com /hrbrlights/tx/port_isabel.htm   (633 words)

Museums of Port Isabel - - - The Point Isabel Lighthouse / Treasures of the Gulf Museum / Port Isabel Historic Museum The MUSEUMS of Port Isabel is a complex consisting of three diverse facilities, the Port Isabel Historic Museum, the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, and the Point Isabel Lighthouse. Meeting their fate in 1554, just 30 miles north of Port Isabel, and brought to life with murals, artifacts and hands-on activities. Port Isabel Historical Museum is a state-of-the-art facility is located in the Champion Building. www.portisabelmuseums.com   (349 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Official Tourism & Information Website! Port Isabel has everything you need to create vacation memories or a new home for your family or business. BACKGROUND: Port Isabel is the oldest city in south Texas and has a long and interesting history dating back to 1519 when it was charted by Spanish explorer Alonzo de Pineda and inhabited by pirates and Indians. The Port Isabel Historic Museum, the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, and the 1852 Port Isabel Lighthouse are monuments to our rich history. www.portisabel-texas.com   (421 words)

Port Isabel Lighthouse The Point Isabel region passed almost uneventfully through the period of the Texas Republic to statehood, but it gained widespread attention in 1846. Point Isabel received the wounded form these initial struggles and served as an American supply depot for the duration of the war. Of sixteen lighthouses constructed along the Texas coast, Port Isabel Lighthouse is the only one now open to the public. www.portisabellighthouse.com   (637 words)

Port Isabel Historical Museum, Port Isabel, Texas The Port Isabel Historical Museum is a history museum located in the historic 1899 Charles Champion Building. This two story facility traces the history of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre from the Native Inhabitants to the Fishing and Shrimping Industry. The Treasures of the Gulf Museum is a maritime museum that interprets the history of the 1554 Spanish shipwrecks that wrecked 30 miles from Port Isabel on the shores of Padre Island near the Port Mansfield Cut. www.museumsusa.org /museums/info/1168037   (457 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Small, picturesque village on Laguna Madre, the body of water between the Texas mainland and Padre Island. In 1848-49, the port saw a flow of gold seekers from the East, landing here to begin their overland trek to California. In the Port Isabel-Padre Island area, anglers can fish from the beach, piers, and jetties where catches may include redfish, speckled and sand trout, sheepshead, flounder, croakers, skipjack, and drum. www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/ptisabel.htm   (224 words)

Port Isabel Real Estate City Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Port Isabel has stepped into the 21st century with a real effort to recapture and preserve the charm of this out-of-the-way destination. In addition, Port Isabel residents may apply to schools in the South Texas Independent School District (STISD). Warm weather was on hand for the Port Isabel Lighted Boat Parade and the South Padre Island Street Parade for 2006. www.alicedonahue.com /PortIsabelTexas.aspx   (1834 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Port Isabel, Texas, in Cameron county, is 21 miles NE of Brownsville, Texas and 120 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. Port Isabel folks tended to give their money ($1,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Isabel that were owner-occupied was 60%. www.citytowninfo.com /places/texas/port-isabel   (438 words)

Port Isabel, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Port Isabel is located at 26°4′25″N, 97°12′48″W (26.073675, -97.213234) Port Isabel High School's football team, the Fighting Tarpons have long been a powerhouse in the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. Port Isabel has advanced to the 3A state Semi-Finals in 1981, 1994 and 2003. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Isabel,_Texas   (509 words)

Port Isabel Public Library Port Isabel Public Library is a member of "VIA" the Valley Information Alliance. Explore our site and discover what Port Isabel Library is all about. Port Isabel Public Library • 213 Yturria Street. www.port-isabel.ccls.lib.tx.us   (73 words)

TPWD: Calendar:  Port Isabel, Texas January 13, 2007 — Port Isabel, Texas — Junior Angler Education Workshop — Children between the ages of 7-14 will learn the basics of traditional fishing such as tying the hook on the line, casting a spincasting rod and reel, identifying fresh and saltwater fish and demonstrating safe and responsible fishing. January 20, 2007 — Port Isabel, Texas — Basic Flyfishing Class — In this FREE class, you will learn the basics of flyfishing and fly-tying taught by Federation of Fly Fishers certified casting instructors and fly fishers from the local area. March 24, 2007 — Port Isabel, Texas — Junior Angler Education Workshop — Children between the ages of 7-14 will learn the basics of traditional fishing such as tying the hook on the line, casting a spincasting rod and reel, identifying fresh and saltwater fish and demonstrating safe and responsible fishing. www.tpwd.state.tx.us /newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0218   (499 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Area Accommodations Port Isabel offers a variety of accommodations from modern to nostalgic. Casa Rosa is conveniently located on Highway 100, mid-town and Southwind Inn, located in the heart of Port Isabel offers a breathtaking view of the Laguna Madre. Port Motel on Highway 100 in Port Isabel. www.portisabel-texas.com /info/accommodations.html   (168 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Neighborhood Lawyer With the Texas legal services of an attorney from Weitz and Luxenberg, you know you are represented by attorneys with the clout to make your case one that wins and the empathy to treat you with the unique attention you deserve. Our firm has built its reputation as the lawyers to depend on for Defibrillator lawsuits, mesothelioma cancer lawsuits, slip and fall lawsuits, personal injury lawsuits, and negligence lawsuits, among the various areas of law in which we excel. Please be aware that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent all lawsuits in all areas of Texas due to state and federal statutes. www.weitzlux.com /personalinjurylawyer/tx/texas/portisabel_132479.html   (370 words)

Port Isabel bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Port Isabel B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com. Please notify us if you know of any BandB inns located in Port Isabel. Casa de Siesta B & B - South Padre Island, TX An "Oasis within an Oasis" Texas Monthly, June 2000.Enjoy lounging around the pool with the sounds... Also noted is the approximate distance from Port Isabel, Texas. www.bedandbreakfast.com /port-isabel-texas.html   (183 words)

Port Isabel, Texas - 75th Anniversary (Fish Fry)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) 1930s to the 1970s, residents throughout the Rio Grande Valley traveled to Port Isabel on the weekends to feast on the delicious fish and all the trimmings prepared by the firemen. The volunteer firemen would fry the fish in large metal vats, heated by a mesquite wood fire, on the grounds of the Port Isabel Fire Hall. Port Isabel Fire Department at 956.943.3523 or the City of Port Isabel at 956.943.2682. www.portisabelmuseums.com /75th/fish_fry.html   (217 words)

Port Isabel High School - Port Isabel, Texas - TX - school overview Port Isabel High School is a school that has extemem pride. An opportunity for the principal at Port Isabel High School to speak about curriculum, special programs, activities, goals and more. Texas school information (click to expand)School information by state (click to expand)School information by city (click to expand) www.greatschools.net /modperl/browse_school/tx/5553   (205 words)

Port Isabel - Texas It was during the Mexican war that El Fronton came to be called Point Isabel, for the historic Spanish land grant of Santa Isabel and for it's location on a point across from Brazos Santiago in southeastern Cameron County. In the 1930's the name was then changed to Port Isabel, as deep water dredging made the port an important shipping center. Today Port Isabel is a popular summer resort for people of all ages and harbors great sea food restaurants. www.grouptravels.com /usa_can/tx/hiddentreasures/PortIsabel.html   (263 words)

Port Isabel Texas Day Trips....Texas Travel To take a Texas road trip simply click on the map or city name that is closest to you. Paseo Del Rio in the heart of downtown, is the pride of the city. The river bubbles to the surface on the grounds of the University of the Incarnate Word and flows to downtown, threading its way through the city one level below.... www.allacrosstexas.com /day-trips-port-isabel.htm   (292 words)

Port Isabel, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime, ... Back to Texas big cities, TX smaller cities, TX small cities, All Cities. Port Isabel, TX residents, houses, and apartments details Port Isabel, Texas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants... www.city-data.com /city/Port-Isabel-Texas.html   (983 words)

Texas Ports Association|Directory of Texas Ports|Port Isabel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The definition of a port is the interface between land and water; this basic service results in reduced shipping costs and reliable transportation to the rest of America and the world. The port is a hub of concentrated economic activity with benefits felt far beyond Port Isabel. Contact the port directly to ensure the information is correct. www.texasports.org /directory/port_isabel.stm   (96 words)

Port Isabel, Texas Chamber of Commerce 800.527.6102   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassadors The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically supports the Laguna Madre Bay area business community. Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce • 421 Queen Isabella Blvd. • Port Isabel, Tx 78578 www.portisabel.org /ribbon_cuttings/index.html   (77 words)

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