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PRESS Staff Report Port Isabel was on edge Wednesday afternoon when first responders from here and neighboring communities converged on one of the city’s more popular shopping centers. Employees and patrons for the various stores and eateries in the shopping center located just off of Texas Highways 510 and 100, near the edge of town, …
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By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Port Isabel man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill his wife. The Port Isabel Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of South Shore Drive in reference to a disturbance on Saturday, April 20. Officers arrived and found that a 15-year-old male ran into his neighbor’s …
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Special to the Parade The Lighthouse Square Merchants of Port Isabel are donning their pirate costumes, brushing up on “pirate talk,” and getting their stores ready for Pirate Days on May 4. From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., participating merchants will have special deals for shoppers, restaurants will have meal and drink specials, and the …
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By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Port Isabel High School senior was awarded a full scholarship to Texas A&M University-College Station this month. Cheyenne Allgood was one of 289 students who received the Terry Foundation Scholarship. Allgood is the first recipient of the scholarship from Port Isabel and the only student from the Rio Grande …
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Hundreds of spectators and bikers attended this year’s Beach N Biker Fest on South Padre Island, some of whom are seen here enjoying the many festivities that were on-hand, including entertainment provided by musicians, art and photography. (Photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)
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PRESS Staff Report There’s no better way to enter the playoffs than on a winning note. And that’s exactly what the Port Isabel Tarpon baseball and Lady Tarpon softball teams have done. The District 32-3A champion Lady Tarpons recently survived a dramatic comeback orchestrated by the Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats. In the season finale, the …
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Special to the PRESS Port Isabel High School is hosting free pre-athletic physicals for all Junior High and High School student athletes. All students need to be enrolled in athletics and be enrolled at PIISD to participate. Physicals will be held at Port Isabel High School in the athletics wing from 8 a.m. to 12 …
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By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade The Beach Bar Beat makes a stop at South Padre Island’s classic beach bar. Boomerang Billy’s is in the heart of the Island with an amazing view of the Gulf and their drinks are second to none. Live music is provided by Leslie Blasing on the weekends and beach volleyball …
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Splash, billed as the biggest and best pride party at the beach for the LGBTQ community and friends, is scheduled this weekend at South Padre Island. The Carnival will be on Friday, April 26, at Tequila Sunset, hosted by Katelynn and Kathrynn York and music by DJ Danny. Performers will include Katelynn York as Madonna, …
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Special to the Parade The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, Cameron County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. and Brownsville Police Department will host its Eighth Annual Victims Resource Expo April 26 at H-E-B in Brownsville. The Expo’s purpose is to provide community awareness on the agencies that directly service victims of violent crime. Crime Victims’ Rights …
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