Jul 11 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com While most people were celebrating the Fourth of July, South Padre Island emergency responders were called in response to a swimmer in distress at the 6900 block of the beach. “Upon arrival, the beach rescue units were advised that a male subject, later identified as Ousainou Senhgore, 27, of Brownsville, …
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Jul 03 2013
Special to the Parade The schedule for the 2013 Summer Sand Castles Contests has been released with the following locations hosting contests: Boomerang Billy’s (July 7), La Quinta Inn and Suites (July 23), The Pearl South Padre (July 28), La Copa Inn (Aug. 3), Hilton Garden Inn (Aug. 10), Isla Grand Resort (Aug.17), and Clayton’s …
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Jul 03 2013
What is your name? Benjamin Salander Where are you from? South Padre Island How long have you been bartending? A year and a half. Why do you like working at Coconuts Bar and Grill? I’ve been working here my whole life. I like talking to people from all different walks of life. I like helping …
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Jul 03 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Daniella Murchison returned Sunday from a successful trip, competitively speaking, in Edwardsville, Ill. She was competing in the USA Track and Field Youth Outdoor National Championships in three events, the discus, shot put, and hammer throw on the campus of Southern Illinois University. To read the rest of …
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Jul 03 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former Olympian Peter Caceres this week will lead a team of nine taekwondo students to compete in the National Championship in Chicago, Ill. The team members, who study at the Olympian Taekwondo Academy on Maxan Street, range in age from 7 to 65 years old and will fight …
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Jul 03 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com According to South Padre Island Chief of Police Randy Smith, the department will have additional officers on duty this weekend on four-wheelers, in patrol cars and in the patrol boat. Police will also have extra jailers on duty. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port …
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Jul 03 2013
BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Last Thursday morning Port Isabel officers responded to a family violence assault on the 100 block of Port Road. According to the victims, 23-year-old Rene Villarreal Jr. went to his ex-girlfriend Lucinda Martinez’ home, knocked on the door and when she answered the door Villarreal allegedly forced himself …
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Jul 03 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com McDonald’s golden arches. Whataburger’s and IHOP’s orange and blue rooftops. These are identifiable features of corporate franchises that the public has come to recognize after years of loyal patronage to the establishments. But if a new franchise wanted to open on South Padre Island, and the franchise owner wanted …
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Jul 03 2013
BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Point Isabel Independent School District Board member Merced Cantu III has resigned from his position. Board members accepted Cantu’s resignation at a special school called meeting held Tuesday. Cantu explained that a family member of his had been highly recommended for a coaching position within the District. To …
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Jun 27 2013
What is your name? Josh Moody Where are you from? Dallas but I’ve lived on South Padre Island eight years. I’m almost a local. How long have you been bartending? Twelve years. Why do you like working at Laguna Bob’s? It’s the center of the universe and I enjoy being in the center of the …
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