Jul 25 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council has decided not to renew the contract of city manager Joni Clarke. Clarke started working with the city in January 2009. She began her tenure as city manager in November 2009. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre …
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Jul 25 2013
BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Reporter press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Point Isabel Independent School District Elementary Schools will make history this fall. For the first time, third-graders zoned in the Garriga Elementary School area will attend Garriga and second-graders zoned in the Derry Elementary School area will attend Derry. The change is the first of many anticipated at local …
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Jul 25 2013
What is your name? Antonio Chavez Where are you from? Los Fresnos How long have you been bartending? Three years Why do you like working at Pier 19? Best deal on the island. I consider it to one of the best restaurants on the island and I make money here. What sports are you …
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Jul 19 2013
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A busy schedule of activities is underway this summer at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish in Port Isabel. With events ranging from entertainment to principle, the entire Laguna Madre community and seasonal visitors are invited to participate. Vacation Bible School continues for grades first …
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Jul 18 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel 7-on-7 football squad was unable to duplicate, or even come close to, the success achieved by last year’s team in the state tournament. In fact they were unable to win a game. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island …
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Jul 18 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Daniella Murchison broke the regional record in the shot put at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Region II meet in McAllen last Friday. She won two gold medals. Actually, she also took first place in the discus competition. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port …
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Jul 18 2013
What is your name? Tyler Hill Where are you from? Rio Hondo How long have you been bartending? About five years. Why do you like working at Parrot Eyes? The atmosphere and the people. It’s a really cool work environment. What sports are you into? Everything: baseball, football, surfing, NASCAR and Ultimate Fighting Championship. What …
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Jul 18 2013
BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Reporter press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Council met Monday to discuss business that was postponed as a result of two previously canceled meetings. Commissioners approved an amendment to city ordinance No. 687 which would provide penalties, not to exceed $500, for gaming establishments. To read the rest of this story, subscribe …
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Jul 18 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved issuing a 30-year bond, at $2.3 million per year, to finance the long-discussed renovation and expansion of the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The City is ready to enter into the design and development phase as it has already received …
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Jul 18 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Hard work, commitment, sacrifice — these words are often spoken by coaches during two-a-day practices or halftime speeches to inspire their teams to victory. But only a champion knows what those words truly mean, a champion like Bethany Martinez. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port …
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