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Eva Garcia

Eva Esther Garcia, 47 of Port Isabel, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2014. Eva Esther was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Felipe Morales Sr. and Esther Martinez; Morales; brother, Javier (Rita) Cuellar; and paternal grandparents, Anastacio Garcia and Elisa Sandoval Garcia. She is survived by her husband, Orlando Guevara; her children: Diego …

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DiLibero selected as new SPI city manager

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday announced the hiring of a new city manager after conducting a lengthy, nationwide search. The City has selected William Dilibro to fill the vacant administrative position. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …

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Lady powerlifters head to Regionals

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Three Port Isabel High Lady Tarpon powerlifters may already be in Pleasonton by the time you read this. That’s where this weekend’s Women’s Region V Powerlifting Meet is being held and if this trio of local iron pumpers does well enough they could all qualify for the state …

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Meschi inducted into Walk of Fame

Special to the PRESS Each year, nominations are received from chambers of commerce and cities across the Rio Grande Valley for recognition in the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame at the State Farm Arena, sponsored by the City of Hidalgo in conjunction with BorderFest. Nominees are considered for induction based on their life achievements …

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Villareal earns gold, paces PI boys at meet

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Raul Villareal won the gold medal in the shot put event at the Tarpon Relays at Port Isabel High School last Saturday. The Tarpons were fourth in the team standings as nine teams were on hand for the day’s competition in all events. To read the rest of …

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Girls’ track takes first at Tarpon Relays

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpon track and field team took first place at last Saturday’s Tarpon Relays meet at Tarpon Stadium. Port Isabel collected four gold medals on its way to a total of 154 2/3 points to win the team competition by 49 points. To read the …

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Dredging project on tap despite delays

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com At last week’s South Padre Island City Council meeting, Coastal Resources Manager Reuben Treviño provided an update on the Fall 2013-14 Beneficial Use of Dredge Material Project, which has been dealing with ongoing delays. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS …

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Laguna Vista moves forward with plan

BY MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A long-awaited comprehensive plan designed to lead the Town of Laguna Vista into future orderly growth and prosperity has been adopted on its first reading. Required by the Town’s Home Rule Charter, the plan is expected to serve as the blueprint for physical and economic growth for the …

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61 new lots approved

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal by Las Joyas SPI to develop 6.3 acres along the shoreline and build 61 new lots as part of a Planned Development District. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition …

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Losoya takes gold at La Feria Tourney

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Tarpon and Lady Tarpon track and field teams started the 2014 season in La Feria last Friday and, according to the programs’ two head coaches, some good results came out of it. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port …

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