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PRESS Staff Report Three of the 10 alleged gang members arrested in connection with the stabbing of a Dallas man during Spring Break have been released, according to authorities investigating the case. It’s been reported that although the three men have provided sufficient evidence to warrant their release, South Padre Island police have not ruled …
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By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS A local leader, in partnership with the City of South Padre Island, is in the planning stages of a new family-focused public park. Sam Listi, an architect and SPI City Council member, said, “The park site is a city-owned property (next to Travelodge) and it started as a …
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PRESS Staff Report The Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS is receiving reports that at least seven men employed with Keppel AmFELS have been rushed to a hospital following a gas leak. According to county officials, the leak occurred on an oil rig near the Port of Brownsville, where Brownsville firefighters reportedly contained the leak. Specifically, reports …
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Dear Readers, This week’s South Padre Parade promises a lot of flavor, a lot of fun, and plenty more where that came from! To begin, there’s events on tap this weekend that range in interest, from the two-day SPI Splash Extravaganza, to Thunder Jam, Lucha Libre wrestling, and the skinny on local beach cleanups. We …
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PRESS Staff Report The Mexican consulate is close to identifying remains found over the weekend in the Port Isabel area between Long Island Village and Southpoint Marina. Officials believe the skeletal remains were exposed to the elements for at least three months. Officials are now working to identify the person, but say the consulate’s investigation …
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Special to the PRESS The Fourth Annual Earth/Arbor Day Celebration will also be the home of the First Annual Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter Open House this Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at 262 Woody Ln. in Port Isabel. Activities include educational booths related to animals …
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By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS Dr. Lisa Garcia, Region 1ESC Dept. Administrator, has been named the lone finalist in the running for the Point Isabel ISD Superintendent vacancy. Merced Cantu III, PIISD Board President said the board decided on a finalist earlier this month. Dr. Garcia was in a group of over 20 …
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By MARTHA McCLAIN & CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS Early voting for three Laguna Vista Town Council positions begins here Monday at Laguna Vista City Hall, 122 Fernandez St. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Seats held by incumbent Councilmembers Leti Keplinger and Rita Garcia will be decided in the election. A third seat held by …
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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS has received reports that human remains were found in a ship channel north of Long Island Village on Saturday. According to reports, the remains – which may have been skeletal – were recovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP reportedly notified …
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