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Reading Dog visits Derry

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Special to the PRESS There’s comfort in feeling secure, warm and cozy. And this is certainly true when reading. As students in any subject one learns and retains information as it is presented. Derry Elementary has a unique “visiting” teacher that assists students become better readers. This visiting teacher is named Johnny, a Rough Collie, …

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Sheriff cites experience, accolades in reelection bid

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Special to the PRESS Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio, who will be running for reelection this year, has received a double major degree from Pan American University – a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology as well as a Doctorate of Juris Prudence from the Reynaldo Garza School of Law. He is a graduate …

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Parade invites everyone to ‘Shellabrate’ good times!

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Dear Readers, It’s shellabration time on the Island as the annual Turtle Days is on tap this week, including the popular Shallow Sports Tournmanet. The South Padre Parade has full coverage on both events within. Also in this week’s magazine are the Hot Happenings and Beach Bar Beat, not to mention the It’s Your Business, …

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Ekberg welcomed to SPI

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS New Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Lacey Ekberg met with members of the community Wednesday during a meet and greet at South Padre Island Municipal Building. May 14 was the CVB director’s first day on the job. Ekberg said she is enjoying the new environment. “It is gorgeous. …

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Local man accused of abusing infant

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Port Isabel area man on multiple counts of injury to a child, charges which stem from allegations that he squeezed his infant daughter so hard that her ribs fractured. Sheriff Omar Lucio reported that the 4-month-old girl had been hospitalized recently …

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Hazardous algal class offered

Special to the PRESS Hazardous algal bloom (HAB) training will be held at The University of Texas-Pan American Coastal Studies Lab, located in Isla Blanca Park, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19. Participants will learn about mysterious impacts of red tide and how to respond to harmful algal blooms such as red …

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Endangered Species Day slated Sunday

Special to the PRESS Celebrate Endangered Species Day Sunday, May 20 from 12-4 p.m., at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Learn more about marine endangered species at the Sea Turtle Open House Table, located inside the Visitor Center from 12-4 p.m. Then visit the amphitheater from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for an interactive update about the …

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Chamber seeks nominees

Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for its Board of Directors Nominations. The South Padre Island Chamber’s Nominating Committee for 2012 was recently appointed to include Liz Money, Anne Weiss, and Darrell Mangham. This committee is responsible for nominating six candidates for election to the Chamber Board …

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‘Red, Wine, and Blues’ concert upcoming

By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island’s Parks and Recreation committee, in participation with area businesses, will host their Second Annual Red, Wine, and Blues concert on Friday, May 27 from 7-10 p.m. at the SPI Hilton Garden Inn-Beachside. A true Texas blues guitarist legend, Bobby Mack, will be …

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At A Glance

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