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BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The first major incident of 2014 Spring Break occurred over the weekend when Port Isabel police officers chased a suspect across the Queen Isabella Causeway, onto Padre Boulevard and into Isla Blanca Park. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …
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BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s not every day that a city commissioner is removed from office, then re-appointed and sworn in again — all at the same meeting. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at (956) 943-5545.
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BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Texas Week of Spring Break got off to an historically slow start as inclement weather kept many potential beachgoers away from South Padre Island. As the weather began to warm on Wednesday, the crowds began to show up, in particular, at Clayton’s Beach Bar, which was nearly at capacity …
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Special to the PRESS Port Isabel’s JV softball team traveled to La Feria this past weekend, and participated in its annual softball tournament. The Lady Tarpons captured the Consolation Trophy. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at (956) 943-5545.
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BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons track and field team placed third in last Friday’s Bobcat Relays at Rio Hondo. The Lady Tarpons had three individual gold medal performances and a number of other high finishes that counted for 98.5 points in the team competition. To read the rest …
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BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel High powerlifter Wynona Garza has qualified for the state powerlifting meet. She placed second at the regional meet in Pleasonton last Saturday and will make her second straight trip to the state meet, which will be held in Corpus Christi the weekend of March 14-15. To …
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Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series that covers the South Padre Island City Council’s plan to significantly improve the Convention Centre. BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Over the past four months, the South Padre Island community has slowly divided over the City Council’s plan to repair and renovate the Convention Centre. …
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BY SASHA HELLER & FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Port Isabel-South Padre Press The Cameron County March Primary Elections for the Democratic and Republican parties may have passed Tuesday, but a number of posts remain in contention. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the …
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PRESS Staff Report The man most pundits considered the frontrunner in the search for a new San Benito Greyhound head football coach and athletic director withdrew his name from consideration on Tuesday. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news office at …
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BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Spring Break is upon us and everywhere you look, things are starting to heat up. To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable stay on the Island, SPI authorities have been coordinating their efforts with area law enforcement agencies. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe …
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