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Officials Huddle Again Over Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse

PORT ISABEL, TX-State and local officials huddle for the second consecutive day over the recovery effort of the downed causeway that leads to South Padre Island. Officials stress the popular tourist spot is still open for business via alternative transportation.

By Jennifer Brenner Andrade | Updated on September 19, 2001

PORT ISABEL, TX-South Padre Island is still open for business, emphasize state and local officials, who met yesterday in Port Isabel to brainstorm responses to the economic impact of the Queen Isabella Causeway collapse. Another session is being held today for hands-on work with affected businesses.

Michael West, director of the Texas Economic Development Department, tells GlobeSt.com that it’s critical to get the word out that the destination spot is open. The plan calls for demolishing the two sections that are still standing, remove rubble and begin rebuilding.

Ray Sullivan, Gov. Rick Perry’s representative, said rapid and significant state response are needed. Some relief is available to businesses that have SBA loans, but additional relief requires a disaster declaration by President George Bush.

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