Dec 08 2017
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons hoops squad take a three-game win streak into this Friday’s home contest against St. Joseph’s Academy. The Lady Tarpons defeated IDEA Quest of Edinburg Tuesday night, 52-23, for their third straight win, including their last two games at the Tommy Wiseman Tournament in …
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Dec 08 2017
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons boys’ basketball team was on the road Monday night and took the rematch with Harlingen’s Marine Military Academy, 79-38. The Tarpons’ winning streak is now at four games and includes last Friday’s 70-47 home win over Donna North. The win at MMA gave the …
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Dec 08 2017
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Dec 08 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Sometimes it’s the small, unexpected surprises that can most make your day. And there’s perhaps no better time for a little moment of joy than December, when the Christmas spirit seems to make everything brighter and better. In fact, it was a quick moment after a Christmas-themed event …
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Dec 08 2017
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Jeff Erkenbrack and a friend were in the process of demolishing a six inch block wall to make room for an expansion of Running Etc., a sporting goods store located in Virginia Beach when they found the first artifacts: a collection of vintage beer cans. They continued jackhammering until …
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Dec 01 2017
Injured sea turtle rescued on holiday By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Quick thinking by a Good Samaritan helped save a sea turtle on Thanksgiving day. Dubbed “Gobbler,” in honor of the timing of his rescue, the Atlantic green sea turtle was found floating in the ship channel by a member of the public …
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Dec 01 2017
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS The inconvenience caused by our little “purple balloons” (Portuguese Man of Wars) pales when compared to the impact that the giant Nomura jellyfish has made on the fishing industry of Japan. The venom of this behemoth blob, which can exceed 450 pounds, can ruin a day’s catch by tainting …
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Dec 01 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The holiday season gets is officially underway as a slew of holiday events are set to begin this week. Things start off with the annual Christmas tree lighting and lighted parade on South Padre Island this Friday, Dec. 1. The public is invited to join South Padre Island …
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Dec 01 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Earlier this week, the Cameron County Appraisal District got the last vote it needed in order to move forward with plans to expand its headquarters in San Benito. The go-ahead vote came during a regular meeting of the Point Isabel School Board of Trustees Tuesday night. “We are …
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Dec 01 2017
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS During its Tuesday, Nov. 28 meeting, the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) discussed the economic impact of a proposed artificial reef project, as well as ways to make the Island a port of call for cruise ships. EDC members first considered a $7,350 funding request from Aaron …
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