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Community Calendar (Week of Sept. 18-24)

Date: Sept. 22 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Event: Space X Welcome Where: Hilton Garden Inn, South Padre Island More Info: (956) 761-4412   Date: Sept. 23 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Event: Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter Where: Harpoon’s Surf Bar & Grill, South Padre Island More Info: (956) 433-1472   Date: Sept. 27 …

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The Runs (Week of Sept. 18-24)

Date: Sept. 22 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Event: Space X Welcome Where: Hilton Garden Inn, South Padre Island More Info: (956) 761-4412   Date: Sept. 23 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Event: Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter Where: Harpoon’s Surf Bar & Grill, South Padre Island More Info: (956) 433-1472   Date: Sept. 27 …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tarpons remain undefeated after 38-17 victory over Hidalgo

PRESS Staff Report The Port Isabel Tarpons remain undefeated on the season after dispatching the Hidalgo Pirates at home on Friday. The Tarpons (3-0) will next travel to Valley View on Friday, Sept. 19, to take on the winless Tigers, who fell to Cigarroa on Friday by a score of 28-0. Kickoff is set for 7:30 …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: USS Saratoga makes way through South Padre Island

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TARPON NATION: Fans find squad as source of pride, inspiration

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com A threat of showers along with hot, muggy weather did nothing to deter the Port Isabel faithful from packing the home side of Tarpon Stadium Friday night for their beloved squad’s home opener. With the type of winning season the team had in 2013, it’s little wonder …

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Coast Guard salvages Mexican shrimper grounded by Dolly

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Authorities with the U.S. Coast Guard continue to investigate what caused the grounding of a Mexican shrimper on South Padre Island last week. According to the Coast Guard, the vessel was attempting to seek refuge from Tropical Storm Dolly, which made landfall in Mexican south of Brownsville on …

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PISBND experiences influx of activity; port director cites job growth

By JACOB LOPEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District is growing every day, and with it the opportunity for new jobs in the area. On Monday, PISBND Port Director Steven Bearden said that the district, which was once largely responsible for shipping produce via rail line before that industry eventually integrated …

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SALES TAX REPORT: South Padre Island, Port Isabel collections increase in July

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The cities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island experienced an increase in sales tax receipts collected in the month of July. According to data reported by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which tracks and reports sales tax information two months prior, Port Isabel reported a 2.77 percent rise …

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A LIFE WELL LIVED: Baldovinos’ legacy felt throughout community

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Juan Baldovinos speaks of his wife, Brenda, in the present tense. And why wouldn’t he? Her spirit can be felt throughout the business she established; in its walls, in this community, within the members of her family and the children – some of whom are now young …

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Tarpons hold off Rattlers, 36-27

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons football team found themselves in a hard battle against Rio Grande City  Friday night. They trailed 7-0 and 13-7 before managing a 20-13 halftime lead, then outscored the Rattlers 16-13 in the second half to take the win and improve to 2-0 on the …

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