Aug 09 2012
Dear Readers, Creed, Coheed, the Ladies Kingfish Tournament, Music in the Park, Elvis Fest and so much more are on tap as the Parade is set to break down what’s hot and happening (speaking of which, check out this week’s Hot Happenings!). Another great source of reading material awaits within these pages as everything you …
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Aug 09 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons started their two-a-day practices this Monday. Head Coach Monty Stumbaugh said his team is excited for the start of their season. He said 80 players made it to the first day of practice and the coaching staff is expecting good things from them this …
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Aug 09 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Lady Tarpon volleyball team began practice this Monday at the Port Isabel High School gymnasium. Volleyball Head Coach George Hamilton said he is returning four starters this season. He said their goal for the season is to win district and make it into the state tournament. Hamilton …
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Aug 09 2012
Special to the PRESS The sounds of music will fill the air this fall as the El Paseo Arts Foundation begins rehearsals for its October 24-26 production of one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals: Side by Side by Sondheim. Auditions for the show will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, and Thursday, September …
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Aug 09 2012
Special to the PRESS Mark your calendar for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, because that’s when El Paseo’s Season Kick-off event will be held. Just ask the folks who attended last season’s mystery theatre event at the Hilton. This season, El Paseo invites the public to the SPI Convention Center to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and …
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Aug 09 2012
PRESS Staff Report The South Padre Island Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee invites everyone to the Second Annual Music in the Park, scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, August 12, at Water Tower Park. The concert will be held for free and will also feature face painting and snow cones will be served. Singer Shayne Marie …
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Aug 06 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS It’s appearing likely that Tropical Storm Ernesto, although expected to reach hurricane strength, will not have an impact on the Rio Grande Valley. Meteorologist Jim Campbell of the National Weather Service in Brownsville pointed to an intermediate advisory, issued Monday morning by the National Hurricane Center, that showed …
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Aug 06 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The 73rd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament wrapped up this Sunday at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Over 100 winners in dozens of categories were presented trophies at the awards ceremony. Tournament Director Betty Wells said 371 boats were out fishing this year despite having some rough …
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Aug 06 2012
Special to the PRESS The 31st Annual South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Ladies Kingfish Tournament will be held on August 10-12, 2012, and the organizing committee is expecting a record number of anglers to sign up for this year’s tournament. The tournament is divided into two divisions, Bay and Offshore. Anglers fishing in the …
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Aug 06 2012
Special to the PRESS The 2012 Port Isabel Tarpon football season began Monday with two-a-day practices. Varsity and sub-varsity Tarpons hit the field from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in preparation for another much-anticipated football season. All incoming ninth and 11th graders were required to have physical on file by August 6, and all high …
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