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BEACH BAR BEAT: Leyna

What is your name? Leyna Where are you from? “I grew up in Fort Worth but I came down here for the summer.” How long have you been bartending? Five years. Why do you like working at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill? “Clayton’s is great place to work. It is right on the beach and …

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Tarpons’ season starts Saturday

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS If success breeds success, then the Port Isabel Tarpons could be on their way to a breakout season in 2013. Actually, that’s just what happened last year when, after not having won a post-season game since 2006, Port Isabel won three and made it all the way to …

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WAVE Transit to expand; plans include carsharing, heliport

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Wave Transit is set to expand considerably over the next few years as the proposed Multi-Model Project takes shape. Expansion of the transit system, which is located on Padre Boulevard immediately after the Queen Isabella Causeway exit, will be completed in three phases. To read …

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$300k TV ad spots proposed

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Transition Board (CVTB) Tuesday discussed how best to utilize $300,000 that has already been budgeted to promote the Island. Talks centered around possible marketing strategies, content ideas and general activities like “live music” and “water park” to push what the Island has …

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Schlitterbahn cited $96k for fatality

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Tuesday cited Enterprize Management Inc. and Schlitterbahn Beach Resort Management LLC $96,000 for six safety violations related to a fatal incident in which a 20-year-old lifeguard was killed and a maintenance supervisor was severely injured. To read the rest of this …

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Pachanga in the Park is Sept. 14

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Brandon

Name: Brandon Where are you from? Laguna Vista How long have you been bartending? Eight years Why do you like working at Laguna Bob’s? “The people are great.” What sports are you into? Curling What sets Laguna Bob’s apart from other bars? The view What is your favorite dish at Laguna Bob’s? “Oysters on the half shell.” …

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Fall 2013 soccer registration underway

BY MARINA WISE-HERRING Special to the PRESS It’s that time of the year again. The Laguna Madre Boys and Girls Club is officially registering for their Fall 2013 Soccer League. All players ages 5-17 are welcome to sign up to play. Registration is $20 for current Boys and Girls Club members. To read the rest …

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Tarpons top Brownsville Pace 14-0 in scrimmage

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons brought their defense and their rushing offense to Sams Stadium and won both halves of their scrimmage with Brownsville Pace last Saturday morning, winning each half with two scores while shutting out the Vikings both times in the process. To read the rest of …

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PI to host 12-team volleyball tournament this weeekend

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons volleyball team will host the “Volley at the Beach” tournament this weekend. Twelve teams will make up the field and the format will again be pool play for the first two days, followed by bracket play on Saturday. To read the rest …

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