Dec 20 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Fourth Annual San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest is scheduled for 12 noon Friday, Dec. 21. In its three previous years, the event has attracted upwards of 100 people to the News office, the site of the contest, and dozens of contestants, not to mention …
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Dec 13 2012
By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com To say that Frances Etheridge is an educator’s educator would be accurate, but it would also be an understatement. A lifelong resident of Port Isabel, Etheridge spent her entire professional career with the Point Isabel ISD beginning in 1965 and ending this year for a total of …
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Dec 13 2012
Special to the PRESS A luxury condominium located in South Padre Island alleged to be owned by former Tamaulipas Mexico Governor Tomas Yarrington has been successfully forfeited to the government, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced. The real property, located at 334 Padre Boulevard in South Padre Island, is valued at approximately $640,000. The government …
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Dec 13 2012
By DEBRA WINGER Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel School District Board of Education met Nov. 20 at the PIISD Administration Building and approved Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Dearborn National for medical and life insurance for district employees and a representative from the insurance company, stated that the policies met all federal requirements under …
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Dec 13 2012
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The 2012 season has come to an end for the Port Isabel High football team. The Tarpons were shut out, 22-0, by the Bellville Brahmas in the Region IV championship game Saturday night at Cabaniss Stadium. Bellville scored on their first two possessions and took a 14-0 first …
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Dec 13 2012
Santa Mobile and Santa Claus will be traveling the city of Port Isabel on December 19 and 20. The Christmas decorated bus will be making stops along a designated route. It will have carolers for entertainment and goodie bags will be given to children that visit the bus. The Santa Mobile will also carry judges …
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Dec 13 2012
Christ’s Harbor Church in Laguna Vista has slated a number of Christmas festivities this holiday season. On tap Sunday, Dec. 16, will be a hayride and caroling event equipped with lights, trailers, music, hot cocoa and cookies. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Trailers depart at 6:30 p.m. A dinner and a show will …
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Dec 13 2012
The Third Annual Posada de los Niños will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, at Washington Park in Brownsville. The event is slated to take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at said park, located at 7th Street and Washington. Performing at the event will be Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Elida Reyna, Ben De …
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Dec 13 2012
Casa Mariposa Event Venue and Boutique Guesthouse, located at 112 West Corral St. on South Padre Island, is hosting a traditional Posada reenactment on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. Posadas are a reenactment of Joseph and the Virgin Mary’s search for lodging during their travels to Bethlehem. While Posada reenactments are considered popular in …
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Dec 13 2012
Schlitterbahn Water Park on South Padre Island will present Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday as part of the 12 days of Christmas Celebration of the SPI Parks and Recreation Committee. A free pancake breakfast will be available for kids 12 and under and $2 for adults. A price of …
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