Dec 24 2015
Henrietta R. Manzano, 72, of Laguna Vista, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Henrietta was born on October 21, 1943 in Brownsville, Texas. She was a truly Christian person, living her faith through her lifelong devotion to her church, family, …
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Dec 24 2015
William Henry “Curly” Shonrock Sr., 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday , November 24, 2015 at his son’s home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Curly was born October 1, 1914 to Heinrich Wilhelm and Martha (Kempa) Shonrock in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up on the southwest side of Chicago where he attended German school through the fourth grade …
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Dec 18 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com “Great blue heron. Great blue heron,” called out a birdwatcher as a large blue-grey bird ruffled its feathers at the approaching group. It wasn’t the sight of the majestic shorebird that tipped the birder off, but its distinctive call that pierced through the crisp morning air. Nearby, …
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Dec 18 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Port Isabel man has filed a complaint alleging he was the victim of excessive force while in the custody of the Port Isabel Police Department. Roberto Aguilera says he was shocked in the genitals while in the booking room of the Port Isabel City Jail on the …
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Dec 18 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Effective Jan. 3, 2016, Allegiant Airlines will no longer offer flights to Las Vegas out of the Brownsville – South Padre Island International Airport. The news came as a surprise to airport officials, including Director of Aviation Sesha Vorrey. “I don’t see any reason why they pulled back,” …
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Dec 18 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com An ocelot was struck and killed by a vehicle on FM 2925 just outside of Arroyo City overnight on Monday, Dec. 14. The animal was discovered the following morning and reported to the Texas Game Wardens. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) personnel identified the cat as OM290, …
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Dec 18 2015
Setbacks, dune barriers discussed at second of three meetings By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Coastal counties in the State of Texas have been mandated to create erosion response plans (ERP) by the spring of 2016. As such, Cameron County, which currently does not have an ERP, has enlisted the help of Peter A. …
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Dec 18 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Since taking office just over a year ago, South Padre Island Mayor Barry Patel has emphasized the importance of improving sidewalks throughout the City. On Thursday, we was in Austin accepting a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant in the amount of $3,490,360, which is focused on construction of …
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Dec 18 2015
By PETE BANDA Special to the PRESS reporter@sbnewspaper.com In an effort to promote active transportation and overall health in Cameron County, the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation has teamed up with HALFF Associates, Toole Design Group, and Adventure Cycling to prepare a plan for active tourism promotion, which will include everything from more bike routes across the County, …
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Dec 18 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A South Padre Island man was arrested Monday after Cameron County Pct. 1 Constable Pete Delgadillo discovered drugs and weapons inside his vehicle during a traffic stop. Andrew James Crain, 22, was stopped for a seatbelt violation just outside of Laguna Heights. Crain admitted to having a small …
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