Apr 18 2013
By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the PRESS LOS FRESNOS – A Marine Corps Meritorious Mast award to Edoardo “Eddie” Polanco is on display at his home in Los Fresnos. Among the many achievements listed is Eddie Polanco’s participation in 25 tactical convoys covering over 6,000 miles in Iraq, where he served two tours before …
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Apr 18 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Mayor Joe E. Vega Kids Fishing Classic brought in over 300 participants to the pier at Pirate’s Landing Restaurant in Port Isabel Saturday, April 13. Superintendent of Point Isabel Independent School District, Dr. Lisa Garcia said participants lined up to register for the event early. “I got here at …
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Apr 18 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District will be sponsoring the Autism Awareness Walk and Fun Run on Sunday, April 27, at 8 a.m. April is National Autism Awareness Month. The district hopes to raise awareness about Autism, the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States. The walk of 2.2 …
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Apr 18 2013
Special to the PRESS When the final out was recorded on Tuesday night, the Port Isabel Tarpons celebrated a lot more than just a victory. The girls had just accomplished something that had never been done before. For the first time in school history, they’re District 32-3A champions. With a 3-0 win over La Feria …
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Apr 18 2013
PRESS Staff Report The race to the state baseball playoffs is tightening up in District 32-3A as three ball clubs are within a half game of each other for the second seed. The Port Isabel Tarpons were battling to stay in contention for a district crown throughout the season and, as of Thursday, April 11, …
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Apr 18 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Former University of Houston head basketball coach, Guy V. Lewis, who won nearly 600 games and took his teams to five Final Fours, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Lewis is the father of South Padre Island businessman and former Houston Cougar player Vern …
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Apr 18 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons track and field team put on a dominating performance in last week’s District 32-3A meet in Port Isabel and ran away with the team title. It was the third straight team championship for the Lady Tarpons. Head coach Sylvia Torres’ squad collected a …
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Apr 18 2013
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons track and field team gave it all they had Thursday, April 11, and took second place in the District 32-3A track meet at Tarpon Stadium. The Tarpons won two relay events, the 1600-meter run, and the 300-meter hurdles. Those wins, along with a number …
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Apr 17 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade The Beach Bar Beat makes its first stop in lovely Port Isabel this season. Pirate’s Landing Restaurant is the area’s premier tourist destination with the variety of attractions such as the pier, parrots and pirates. The bar at Pirate’s Landing has over 20 specialty drinks that are available in …
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Apr 17 2013
Friday, April 19 Bands (main stage) 12 noon to 2 p.m. – Ten Ton Hammer 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. – Spare Parts 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Pelican West 6:30 to 7 p.m. – Break 7 to 8:15 p.m. – Marshall Law 8:30 to 10 p.m. – Elida Reyna 10:15 to 11:45 p.m. – Jay …
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