May 07 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Volunteers to help coordinate the newly revived Bazaar at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church are needed, according to event chairman Pat Marchan. While discontinued for several years, the event is returning by popular demand on Aug. 11. Highlighted by the coronation of a king and …
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May 07 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Work is underway on a much-needed drainage project in Laguna Vista. The contractor, Jimmy Closner and Sons Construction Company, has initiated drainage work in the corner of Banker and Taylor in Laguna Vista, according to City Manager Rolando Vela. Large concrete pipes are being installed on Taylor to …
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May 07 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce met May 4 with guest speaker Cameron County Commissioner David Garza discussing projects affecting the area. Commissioner Garza said the chamber invited him for a yearly presentation where he was able to inform the chamber of several road projects that impact Port …
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May 07 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island City Council held a regular meeting May 2. Bernie Baskett reported the fire station’s construction to be coming along fine, but is 10 days behind schedule. He said the time is going to be made up during the summer. The City Council discussed the …
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May 03 2012
Dear Readers, This week brings all sorts of colorful events rich in tradition, history and culture as Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated throughout the Valley. Reflecting as much, the South Padre Parade is – as aways – acting as your number one source for all things entertainment, and we do not disappoint. A schedule …
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May 03 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com We first crossed paths with Kathryn Pulkingham well over a year ago at The Gym in Port Isabel, where she works as a fitness and Zumba instructor. The Parade was reporting on the Zumba craze that’s sweeping the nation and Kathryn was the perfect interviewee. But as good …
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May 03 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista had the first of three groundbreaking ceremonies for the town’s public parks on May 1. City manager Rolando Vela said it was the town council’s goal to make its parks a centerpiece of the community. “People of all ages want to see top quality parks,” Vela …
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May 03 2012
Special to the PRESS The World Famous South Padre Island Welcome Centre located at 610 Padre Blvd. will be renovated to better serve visitors and the community, said Tourism Services Manager DeeOnda Ahadi. The Welcome Centre will be closed from Friday, May 4 through Monday, May 14 while the renovations are being completed. Visitors can …
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May 03 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Petitions asking that Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church be allowed to maintain its designation as a parish of Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and that its priests be allowed to remain in Port Isabel, were being collected with fervor this weekend in the Laguna Madre area. …
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May 03 2012
By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Shop the Island” promotion to run from May 1 thru May 31, 2012, for patrons who spend $20 or more, and will include all businesses and/or restaurants on SPI. “We are trying to encourage people to shop on …
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