Jul 30 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Drug Enforcement agents raided the Cloud 9 smoke shop on South Padre Island last Wednesday as part of a nation-wide sting operation. Special Agent Will Glaspy of the McAllen DEA office said Cloud 9 was one of 33 stores in the Rio Grande Valley that were searched for …
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Jul 30 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District School Board held a budget workshop Thursday. The board announced that property values in the school district decreased $10 million based on five estimates of the property by private consulting firms. As a result, $1,237,774 has been set aside for various commitments …
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Jul 30 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A “huge economic impact” will be created in Laguna Vista with a second causeway access to South Padre Island here, officials said. In recognition of that possibility, town leaders are now asking residents and property owners in the Laguna Madre area to submit written support for the proposal …
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Jul 30 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Justice of the Peace Benny Ochoa was named the Judge of the Year in Texas by the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association. Family, friends and a host of elected officials gathered Thursday at the Pirate’s Landing Restaurant in Port Isabel to celebrate Ochoa’s accomplishment. Among them …
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Jul 26 2012
Dear Readers, The Howl at the Moon Luau and Beachcombers Art Show are slated this weekend along with a bevvy of other events, including a workshop to be conducted by an actor and musician on how to compose movie scores. We’ve also got you covered on a South Padre Island soccer camp as well as …
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Jul 26 2012
By COLE AVERY South Padre Parade Tucked away by the lighthouse in Port Isabel is a quaint gallery filled with paintings and artwork for every taste. What’s better: it’s all locally created. The Laguna Madre Art Gallery opened in February, filling the void left by the Purple Parrot’s closure. The co-op consists of five board …
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Jul 26 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Election Day for the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs is Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Several races were left unsettled after the May election, including the race for the newly formed District 34 Congressional District. Other high-profile races include two Democrats’ bid …
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Jul 26 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Football season is almost here. But before the blue and white step under the lights this fall, players and fans alike have to make sure they’re ready for the season. Season tickets go on sale Monday for current season ticket holders. The window to renew your season tickets …
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Jul 26 2012
Special to the PRESS A Spring Break stabbing on the Island continues to bring about charges for the accused. Michael John Rangel received an additional charge of engaging in organized criminal activity and Jimmy Lee Zuniga was charged with aggravated assault and engaging in organized criminal activity. Rangel and Zuniga were arrested in San Antonio. …
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