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SPRING BREAK 2013: The good, the bad, the ugly

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com While a healthy crowd of Spring Breakers and vacationers remain in the area, another Texas week is officially in the record books. Officials estimate that upwards of 25,000 vacationers descended on the Island this Spring Break, Texas Week crowds, however, are estimated to have been conservatively 75 …

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Spring Break incident downgraded

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com An incident which was thought to have involved up to 100 victims of illicit intoxication was severely downgraded and downplayed on Tuesday. Media reports rapidly spread that a substance possibly known as “Molly” had been passed among Spring Breakers and vacationers throughout the weekend. By Tuesday evening, …

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House Bill 1000 passes unanimously

Special to the PRESS House Bill 1000 which would create a new university and medical school in South Texas passed the Texas House of Representatives by a vote of 149-0 Tuesday, sending it to a third and final reading which is expected possibly Wednesday. State Rep. Rene Oliveira, the bill’s primary author said that the …

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Villarreal vies for Ms. TAMUK

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Kaylyn Villarreal is a force to be reckoned with. A sophomore attending Texas A&M University –Kingsville, this Port Isabel High School graduate, Class of 2011, and aspiring educator is making a run to be the next Ms. TAMUK, a coveted title among young women on campus. Earning …

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Girls 3-0, boys open district

PRESS Staff Report The Port Isabel High School varsity baseball and softball teams are beginning to make waves in their respective districts, especially as the Lady Tarpons tighten their stranglehold on 32-3A with an undefeated 3-0 record thus far. Of course, the Tarpons are enjoying their own success after opening 32-3A play with a victory …

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Gentry, Martinez make All-Metro

Special to the PRESS Two Port Isabel High School athletes have been selected as All-Metro Basketball team and will participate in the RGV Viper Basketball Classic. Kieler Gentry representing the boys’ varsity team and Alex Martinez for the girls’ varsity team have been selected to the Brownsville Herald All-Metro Basketball second team. Being selected for …

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ON THE COVER: Mariela Zavala – Packing on the spunk

By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Anyone who’s ever doubted that big things come in small packages probably never met Mariela Zavala. This bright Port Isabel native and Port Isabel High graduate is currently attending the University of Texas – Brownsville where she aspires towards a degree in Environmental Science. So don’t be surprised …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Johnny B.

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade This week’s edition of Beach Bar Beat takes us to Pier 19, where the only thing they overlook is the water. Few places on the Island are good to have a drink at any point of the day. At Pier 19, you’ll find arguably the best Bloody Mary on …

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ROCKIN’ RESTAURANT REVIEW: Sparacino’s Italian Café

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade Sparacino’s Italian Café and Ice is South Padre Island’s newest taste of Italy, serving the finest paninis, pastries and Italian ice. Proprietor John Sparacino said the café represents a lifelong dream of owning a restaurant and serving excellent quality food that is now a week into its fruition. “I …

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ADOPT-A-FRIEND: Winston

Winston is an adorable little terrier that wants someone to love him. He is very smart, playful and friendly with other dogs. Winston is heartworm negative, up to date on his shots and will be neutered at time of adoption. If you are interested in meeting Winston or any of our other pets, visit them …

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