Jun 14 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS American flags lined the streets of Port Isabel Thursday in honor of Flag Day. Two local Army veterans went to the Veterans Memorial Park in Port Isabel to reflect on what the day means to them. “[Flag Day is] to remember those who fought for us and those …
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Jun 14 2012
Special to the PRESS The Lighthouse Establishment Cinema begins Season 8 Friday, June 15. Six showings are scheduled for the summer and one during Halloween and Day of the Dead weekend. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and friends and family for a memorable evening on the grounds of the historic …
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Jun 14 2012
By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS As the dog days of summer quickly approach, Friends of Animal Rescue are getting prepared with a series of events for the occasion. Camp kindness, a child-centric program, will be offered beginning July 11 thru August 1. The camp will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. …
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Jun 11 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The South Padre Island City Council voted unanimously to postpone indefinitely and suspend funding for the annual Sandcastle Days scheduled for September. This year would have been its 25th year. The council made its decision Wednesday night during its monthly meeting after receiving new information that costs for …
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Jun 11 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The once-crowded Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter in Port Isabel has reached its adoption goal, preventing possibly numerous animals from being put down. The shelter had until the beginning of June to move 20 dogs into homes because over-crowding put the shelter outside of compliance with the law. …
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Jun 11 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials this week will formally consider support of the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority’s (CCRMA) recommendation for a second bridge to South Padre Island. Posted as an addendum to the original Town Council agenda, slated Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at City Hall, the second access …
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Jun 11 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS JV and Associates launched Phase 2 in the development of the Pirates Cove subdivision Saturday. Viviano Rodriguez, Real Estate Broker, said he is excited to see the direct and indirect impact of the new subdivision on the community. “I hope the community is excited about this as well,” …
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Jun 07 2012
Dear Readers, Prepare to set sail as the 10th Annual Great Texas Catamaran Race is just around the corner! Just looking at this week’s cover has the Parade staff poised for what’s sure to be another successful event. Also, read about how a South Padre Island native’s big opportunity depends on your votes. And don’t …
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Jun 07 2012
By COLE AVERY South Padre Parade Aarin Hartwell of South Padre Island is a finalist in an online contest to become a spokesperson for the surfing brand Roxy, one of the top surfing lines in the world. In the contest, three women are selected, one from each region of the world. If she wins, Harwell …
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