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BEACH BAR BEAT: Nicholas

What is your name? Nicholas Haritakis How old are you? 29 Where are you from? I am a mainlander. How long have you been bartending? Six years How long have you bartended at D’Pizza Joint? Six years   Why do you like bartending here at D’Pizza Joint? I like working with the staff, the camaraderie. …

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TIFT set for July 31 to Aug. 4

Special to the PRESS Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing tournament—the Texas International Fishing Tournament. Founded by Doc J.A. Hockaday in 1933, the tournament was designed to tell the story of phenomenal fishing in …

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Seniors claim Powderpuff win 18-6

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It was spring football of a different kind at Tarpon Stadium last week. The players were Port Isabel High students, alright, but the teams were not put together with the usual suspects from the Tarpon football squad. These players were, in fact, all Lady Tarpons and it was …

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Christ’s Harbor preps new school

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Christ’s Harbor Church on Monday welcomed community members to an open house for the church’s new Christian school, set to open Aug. 26, in conjunction with the Point Isabel Independent School District. During its initial year, the Christ’s Harbor Christian School will serve 5-year-olds in kindergarten; advanced 4-year-olds will …

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Weekend concerts lost $186k

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The show must go on — or so they say. Interim Convention Visitors Bureau Director Sylvia Soliz at the South Padre Island City Council meeting Wednesday reported that the City lost approximately $186,000 from last weekend’s Summer Concert Kickoff at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Expenditures for two days …

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Children rise to meet challenge

BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com A perfect childhood summer includes fun with friends and making memories. For kids with special needs, a classic summer vacation can be daunting as their disabilities can hold them back from participating in summer sports. But Little League coach Joe Cantu has seen a positive change in his …

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Track and Field Olympian Michelle Carter comes to PIHS Stadium

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com   The Olympic Games call on the best athletes in the world to compete and inspire the next generation to achieve their own greatness and it is safe to say no one ever won an Olympic medal without practice. At 8 a.m., Saturday Port Isabel High School Stadium …

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All-Star football game goes scoreless

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS There are those people who are known as defensive purists or specialists. The only problem they may have with a 0-0 final score is that their team didn’t win. For the first time in its history last Saturday night the RGVCA East-West All-Star Football Game ended with neither …

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Port Isabel Tarpon student-athletes receive honors

Special to the PRESS The following Port Isabel High School students have been nominated for the following honors. Winners will be announced on June 11. • 2012-13 Sub 5A Girl Athlete of the Year: Daniella Murchison • 2012-13 Sub 5A Girls Team of the Year: Lady Tarpon varsity volleyball team • 2012-13 Sub 5A Boys …

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Memorial Day event to honor area veterans

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Laguna Vista community will observe Memorial Day on Monday to commemorate the men and women in the US military who gave their lives in defense of their country, and to honor all veterans who have served. In what has become an annual event, the “Always Honor, Never …

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