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‘Shellabration’ this weekend

Special to the Parade The turtles have begun their 2013 nesting season on South Padre Island, and Sea Turtle Inc. organizers are hoping for another record breaking year. To mark the start of the nesting season, the public is asked to join in this year’s Turtle Days “Shellabration.” The Annual Lighting of the Tiki Torches …

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SIMPLY THE BEST: Hard work earns Murchison state title

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Despite spending a good amount of time with state champ Daniella Lynn Murchison for this story, it was still hard to determine if the gravity of what she has accomplished last weekend had sunk in yet or if the young Ms. Murchison was just that laidback and …

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ELECTION RESULTS: Furcron to serve another term

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The Point Isabel Independent School District held its 2013 School Board Election on Saturday, May 11. The incoming trustees will serve a three year term. Incumbent Mickey Furcron defeated Raul “Cowboy” Loera, Jr. for Trustee Place 3 by 138 votes with 294 votes for Furcron and 156 for …

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Garcia celebrates 40th year with district

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  Rita “Nina” Garcia is passionate about education. The Port Isabel Junior High School counselor will celebrate her 40th year working for the Point Isabel Independent School District. Garcia and her husband Rudy, currently director of Project Puente, an after-school program, were born and raised in Port Isabel. The …

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Workshop targets future growth

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The City of Port Isabel is one of 22 cities to be awarded Smart Growth America’s 2013 free technical assistance. According to its website, Smart Growth America is the only national organization dedicated to researching, advocating for and leading coalitions to bring smart growth practices to more communities …

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SPI tax rebate bill passes

Special to the PRESS AUSTIN—Potential legislation that paves the way for additional dollars for South Padre Island beach cleaning and nourishment cleared the Texas House of Representatives, State Representative Rene O. Oliveira announced. House Bills 3042 and 3043 are components of a South Padre Island legislative package authored by Oliveira. H.B. 3042 allows South Padre …

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Several Lady Tarps receive All-District honors

PRESS Staff Report The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons finished the 2012-2013 softball season with an impressive 18-8 record, earning the 32-3A district championship and an area crown along the way, but the accolades continue to pour in. The Lady Tarps were well-represented in the 32-3A All-District selections, with five players receiving first team honors and …

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Point Isabel ISD continues tradition of music excellence

Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District continues to provide a premier music opportunity for students in today’s Texas Public School System. Establishing a strong music curriculum from the elementary campuses through high school has yielded a consistent outcome in students’ musical achievements. On April 11 and 12, the Port Isabel Junior …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Chris

By AARIN HARTWELL Special to the Parade Frothy Guinness, familiar faces and great food is home at Kelly’s Irish Pub on the corner of Morningside and Padre Boulevard at South Padre Island. Besides a steady pour from the bar’s unique row of microbrews on tap, the full bar also offers $3.00 Jager, Goldschlager, Tuaca, Cinnamon …

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Shallow Sport Tournament on tap

Special to the Parade Shallow Sport will host its 13th Annual Owners Fishing Tournament Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. Every year this event grows in participation and attendance, quickly becoming known as one of the more fun tournaments on the Gulf Coast. With 172 registered boats last year …

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