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PISBND discussed at Chamber meeting

By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Special to the PRESS The monthly Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce All Chamber meeting commenced on the morning of Friday, Oct. 3, with the unveiling of a new logo and a new home on 302 E. Queen Isabella Blvd, Ste. C. Guest speaker and Port Director Steve Bearden commented on the state of …

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Board of Adjustments mulls variance requests

By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel Board of Adjustments held a public hearing and regular meeting Tuesday evening. Orders of business included approval of minutes for the September meeting as well as variance requests for residential and commercial properties. Judy Woolverton of Woolverton Realty was in attendance representing a …

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CVA to host Zodiac Exhibit

By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Advisory Board (CVA) held a special meeting Wednesday morning for discussion and action on the opportunity to bring a new art exhibit to the Island. Rachel Flores, Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proposed that the Zodiac Exhibit, by …

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Tarpons open district play at Progreso

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS After taking last week off, the Port Isabel Tarpons football team will travel to Progreso this Friday for the district opener for both teams. Port Isabel comes in with a 5-0 record and Progreso is 1-4. The Red Ants have lost four straight games after a 7-0 win …

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Ladies drop two straight; Rio Hondo next

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team has lost two straight matches after starting the 2014 district season with a perfect 6-0 record. On Tuesday night, they dropped a five-setter at Zapata, and last Saturday La Feria also won in five sets. With the two losses, the Lady …

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Standing Calendar (Week of Oct. 9-14)

Date: First Monday of Every Month Time: 4 p.m. Event: Friends of the Port Isabel Public Library Meeting Where: Main Library Conference Room, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel Admission: $10 per-year More Info: (956) 943-1822 Date: Every Monday to Friday Time: 8 to 9 a.m. Event: Walking Club Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel Admission: …

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Community Calendar (Week of Oct. 9-14)

Date: Oct. 10 Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Event: 11th Annual Walk for Women “Bet on Hope and Let It Ride,” Casino Night Where: Louie’s Backyard, South Padre Island More Info: (956) 491-8277 Date: Oct. 11 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event: Laguna Madre Art Gallery Open House Where: Laguna Madre Art Gallery, 405 …

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The Runs (Week of Oct. 9-14)

Date: Every Monday to Friday Time: 8 to 9 a.m. Event: Walking Club Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel Admission: Free More Info: (956) 266-2231 Date: Every Monday to Friday Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Event: 30 minutes Walking and 30 minutes Exercise Class Where: Bajareno Park, Laguna Heights Admission: Free More Info: (956) 266-2231 Date: …

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Thomas “Tommy” Alexander Urie Jr.

Tommy grew up in Arlington, Texas. In his teens he became interested in business and became involved with the Junior Achievement Organization. During this time he helped his parents operate The Urie’s Gift Shop and after high school attended Arlington State College (now University of Texas at Arlington). For part time work Tommy joined his …

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Standing Calendar (Week of Oct. 2-8)

Date: First Monday of every Month Time: 4 p.m. Event: Friends of the Port Isabel Public Library Meeting Where: Main Library Conference Room, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel Admission: $10 per-year More Info: (956) 943-1822 Date: Every Monday – Friday Time: 8 to 9 a.m. Event: Walking Club Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel Admission: …

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