Jun 29 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The first exhibits for the future Historical Museum of South Padre Island was unveiled Saturday at the Shores Event Center. Tarpon Beach, The Casino at Tarpon Beach and Bathing Beauties are the first exhibits. Dennis Frankie, President of the Historical Museum said the exhibits are designed to showcase …
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Jun 29 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS It all began with two reporters. The Rio Grande Valley Byliners, a non-profit organization, was founded by two female journalists in 1943. The idea was that the Byliners would help encourage women to become more professional in their writing, find opportunities in the writing field, improve their skills …
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Jun 28 2012
Dear Readers, Fourth of July weekend is promising a plethora of events and then some. Events ranging from ResacaFest to a dance and concerts featuring local acts, not to mention awesome fireworks, are scheduled in celebration of Independence Day. Also, check out new additions of the Rockin’ Restaurant Review, It’s Your Business, the Beach Bar …
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Jun 28 2012
Special to the PRESS The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Madre will be presenting the first annual Family Freedom Celebration Tuesday, July 3, at 5:30 p.m. at their facility on 190 Port Road. This free family event is designed to celebrate America, Freedom and the American way of life. The event will feature a …
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Jun 28 2012
Special to the PRESS The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Madre is currently accepting registration for the 2012 Summer Program, which will continue through August 15. The club has many activities planned for this summer such as field trips, arts and crafts, technology lab and indoor and outdoor recreation. In addition, weekly activities will …
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Jun 28 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos has added an item to the agenda of the next county commissioners’ meeting to address trash problems in county parks. The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the Cameron County courthouse. Beach pollution has become an issue for …
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Jun 28 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Isla Blanca and Andy Bowie county parks on South Padre Island will get lifeguards beginning Saturday. The county has contracted with the City of SPI to provide beach patrol services to the parks as a way to make the parks’ beaches safer for swimmers. “I really believe that …
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Jun 28 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The mother of the formally missing Laguna Vista man, Juan Pina, provided her own take on the occurances leading to the disapearence of their son. Pina’s parents contacted Laguna Vista police earlier this month to report their son as missing. The man’s mother, who prefered her name not …
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Jun 28 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Port Isabel City Commission met Tuesday for a regular meeting. The commission approved old business ordinance 2011-2012 adopting the amendments to the 2011-2012 annual budget and approved the new ETJ boundary with Laguna Vista. Approved by the City Commission was Resolution 06-26-12-021, supporting the Cameron County Regional …
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Jun 25 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Three horse guides became heroes Tuesday after saving a man from drowning. Island Adventure horse guides Camille Felgner, Alicia Wofford and Victor Gonzalez led 21 guests on sunset horseback rides on Beach Access 5. Felgner said the quiet ride was interrupted after the group came upon three women …
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