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Children enjoy Family Fun Way

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS United Way of Southern Cameron County presented the Family Fun Way event Tuesday at the Port Isabel Public Library. Lynette Benavidez, early childhood education director, said the Family Fun Way event is a part of the Success by 6 campaign by United Way. Success By 6 is a …

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Clark named assistant port director

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Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE – Jan Clark has been named the assistant port director for trade at the Brownsville Port of Entry, announced Eugenio Garza Jr., director of field operations for the Laredo field office. “I’m delighted to be working at the Brownsville, Texas Port of Entry, and look forward to establishing positive working …

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Art for Art’s Sake

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TIFT kicks off Wednesday

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Expect the local waters to fill with boats as soon as the 73rd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament begins this week. Registration begins Wednesday and lasts from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Registration continues from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on …

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SPI smoke shop hit in DEA raid

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By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Drug Enforcement agents raided the Cloud 9 smoke shop on South Padre Island last Wednesday as part of a nation-wide sting operation. Special Agent Will Glaspy of the McAllen DEA office said Cloud 9 was one of 33 stores in the Rio Grande Valley that were searched for …

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District reviews budget

By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District School Board held a budget workshop Thursday. The board announced that property values in the school district decreased $10 million based on five estimates of the property by private consulting firms. As a result, $1,237,774 has been set aside for various commitments …

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Letters of support encouraged

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A “huge economic impact” will be created in Laguna Vista with a second causeway access to South Padre Island here, officials said. In recognition of that possibility, town leaders are now asking residents and property owners in the Laguna Madre area to submit written support for the proposal …

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Ochoa named JP of the Year

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By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Justice of the Peace Benny Ochoa was named the Judge of the Year in Texas by the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association. Family, friends and a host of elected officials gathered Thursday at the Pirate’s Landing Restaurant in Port Isabel to celebrate Ochoa’s accomplishment. Among them …

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Stay up to date with the Parade!

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Dear Readers, The Howl at the Moon Luau and Beachcombers Art Show are slated this weekend along with a bevvy of other events, including a workshop to be conducted by an actor and musician on how to compose movie scores. We’ve also got you covered on a South Padre Island soccer camp as well as …

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Laguna Madre Art Gallery

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By COLE AVERY South Padre Parade Tucked away by the lighthouse in Port Isabel is a quaint gallery filled with paintings and artwork for every taste. What’s better: it’s all locally created. The Laguna Madre Art Gallery opened in February, filling the void left by the Purple Parrot’s closure. The co-op consists of five board …

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