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Beach N Biker Fest revs up April 19-21

Special to the Parade The rumbling sounds of twin cam Harley’s and countless other motorcycles will soon fill the air here in the Valley and especially South Padre Island as Beach N Biker Fest gets underway April 19, 20 and 21. This 10th annual Beach N Biker Fest is a not-to-miss event for literally thousands …

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Volunteers spring into action

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Given the events in Boston this past Monday, have you asked yourself just how far would you go for your neighbor or your community? There’s a groups of individuals right here in Port Isabel that is willing to surrender life and limb to save not only your …

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Rasmussen sues Town of Laguna Vista

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A lawsuit calling for the immediate termination of Laguna Vista Municipal Court Judge Roberto Rodriguez has been filed by an attorney representing Duane Rasmussen in state district court against the Town of Laguna Vista. The legal action stems from what some say is the failure of the Town …

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Petricioli sentenced to 6 years

Special to the PRESS When Alejandro Bernal Petricioli struck pedestrian Reyna Hernandez Garcia along Hwy 100 in Port Isabel, he continued driving and later told police he believed he “ran over a rock or something.” When he was advised that he had hit Garcia, Petricioli added, “She must have gotten in his way.” Reyna, 44, …

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Woman on mission after husband’s death

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the PRESS LOS FRESNOS – A Marine Corps Meritorious Mast award to Edoardo “Eddie” Polanco is on display at his home in Los Fresnos. Among the many achievements listed is Eddie Polanco’s participation in 25 tactical convoys covering over 6,000 miles in Iraq, where he served two tours before …

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Kids Fishing Classic nets 300 participants

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The Mayor Joe E. Vega Kids Fishing Classic brought in over 300 participants to the pier at Pirate’s Landing Restaurant in Port Isabel Saturday, April 13. Superintendent of Point Isabel Independent School District, Dr. Lisa Garcia said participants lined up to register for the event early. “I got here at …

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PIISD Autism Awareness Walk nears

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The Point Isabel Independent School District will be sponsoring the Autism Awareness Walk and Fun Run on Sunday, April 27, at 8 a.m. April is National Autism Awareness Month. The district hopes to raise awareness about Autism, the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States. The walk of 2.2 …

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DISTRICT CHAMPS: Ladies down La Feria for crown

Special to the PRESS When the final out was recorded on Tuesday night, the Port Isabel Tarpons celebrated a lot more than just a victory. The girls had just accomplished something that had never been done before. For the first time in school history, they’re District 32-3A champions. With a 3-0 win over La Feria …

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Port Isabel remains in playoff contention

PRESS Staff Report The race to the state baseball playoffs is tightening up in District 32-3A as three ball clubs are within a half game of each other for the second seed. The Port Isabel Tarpons were battling to stay in contention for a district crown throughout the season and, as of Thursday, April 11, …

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Guy Lewis elected to Hall of Fame

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Former University of Houston head basketball coach, Guy V. Lewis, who won nearly 600 games and took his teams to five Final Fours, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Lewis is the father of South Padre Island businessman and former Houston Cougar player Vern …

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