Nov 21 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS There were the usual concerns before last week’s bi-district playoff game between the Port Isabel Tarpons and the Bearkats of Raymondville. There was Raymondville’s backfield speed of Jesse Valladares and Romeo Rosales, who combined for nearly 2,200 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns in the regular season. There was …
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Nov 21 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A nearly-full house of local business owners and representatives gathered at the Port Isabel City Council chambers Wednesday morning for a partnership forum intended to connect the City’s new Event and Cultural Center (ECC) and PI business community, and for city officials to explain how the two entities can …
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Nov 21 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Tuesday approved a Parks and Open Space Master Plan, laying the groundwork necessary for city officials to initiate beautification efforts that could boost tourism revenues and improve the qualities of life for the entire community. To read the rest of this story, …
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Nov 21 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Golf Club and Course has entered into foreclosure, as Club officials on Oct. 15 filed a foreclosure notice with the Cameron County Clerk. The International Bank of Commerce (IBC), which initially issued the deed of trust, has assumed control of all of the Club operations, …
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Nov 21 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Travis County District Court judge last week issued a temporary injunction against South Padre Island developer Larry Polsky to halt construction on an illegal subdivision, and ordered Polksy to pay $419,300 in civil penalties as well as $200,000 in attorney fees to the State of Texas. To read …
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Nov 14 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It’s been a long and very successful season for the Port Isabel Tarpons football team. With their first perfect regular season since the state semi-final season of 1994 in the books, Port Isabel High’s gridiron men are ready for the next step. To read the rest of this …
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Nov 14 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The high school basketball season is underway and the Port Isabel Tarpons and Lady Tarpons hoops squads are hard at it. Both teams have under new coaches and are learning new systems. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …
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Nov 14 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons volleyball team saw their season come to a jarring end last Thursday night in the area round of the playoffs in Ingleside. Hondo, District 29-3A’s runner-up team, took the Lady Tarpons down in straight sets, 17-25, 22-25, 20-25. To read the rest …
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Nov 14 2013
BY PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District (PISD) Board had a full house in attendance on Tuesday night for its regular session. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Garcia began the meeting by unveiling the new 40 Year Club plaques that will be placed at all four campuses in Port Isabel. To …
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Nov 14 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Gray County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Lucio Navarro, 24, of Laguna Heights, for murder after Navarro allegedly killed an elderly man in Laguna Heights. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at (956) …
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