Sep 21 2023
By CINDY STURLIN Editor’s Note: Following is the response letter from Leo DeVigil, General Manager for the LIOA swing bridge, for TXDOT’s questions as to repairs that have occurred since they reviewed the engineering report in 2004. The Long Island Swing Bridge has been in operation since the early 1950s and was turned over to …
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Sep 21 2023
By. R LEWIS I am more than happy to welcome the beginning of the fall season officially starting Saturday, Sept. 23. This morning Sunday, Sept. 17, I enjoyed a couple hours of outdoor time with some scattered showers and temperatures in the mid 70’s, making it the start of a wonderful day. Also, a look …
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Sep 21 2023
By LAURIE COKER When a film does decently at the box office, filmmakers often consider sequels. Sometimes, the sequel pays off, and other times, they do not. If a second film bombs, it’s best to let the series lay, but despite abysmal reviews for number two, the makers of the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” …
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Sep 21 2023
By TERESA BRYANT The Rotary Club of Port Isabel had the honor of hosting our sister club, The Rotary Club of Monterrey – Obispado this week. The clubs have been working together for more than 65 years to promote kindness, service and community. The Rotary Club of Port Isabel has helped to provide funds to …
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Sep 21 2023
Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. Hot, frozen meat rescued from south Texas heat About 30-thousand pounds of “Hot” frozen meat …
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Sep 14 2023
Special to the PRESS On July 21, 2023, the Cameron County Park Ranger Division responded to an auto pedestrian accident southbound on County Beach Access #5, according to the Cameron County Sherrif’s office. In addition, the accident happened on a restricted “no vehicular traffic” area. The news release with information pertaining to this incident stated …
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Sep 14 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Thursday, September 7, (1-1) Port Isabel hosted their first regular season home game against the (1-1) 5A Valley View Tigers. Last week, the Tarpons had a big 48-20 win over the Rio Hondo Bobcats. Meanwhile, the Tigers were overwhelmed by Donna, 70-21, in week two. …
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Sep 14 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Labor Day weekend was the beginning of a string of thefts at the Sandcastle Village on South Padre Island. The Sandcastle Village is a free shaded walk-through full of large and quite impressive sand sculptures created by some of the best sand artists from around the world. Located in the Entertainment …
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Sep 14 2023
BY KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS Mayor of South Padre Island Patrick McNulty announced in the upcoming weeks committee applications would be open for all who want to serve on a committee for the city, during the City’s regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Councilor Ken Medders Jr. then congratulated the organizers of …
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Sep 14 2023
Special to the PRESS HARLINGEN, TX—A commitment to patient care often motivates many vocational nurses to do more for patients — especially to further their medical education. That pledge became the driving force for Jeana Flores, who recently graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing from Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus. …
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