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DPS targets drunk drivers

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Special to the PRESS Texas Highway Patrol troopers will increase patrols and crack down on drunk drivers during a special enforcement effort over Spring Break. The increased patrols will be in effect across the state from March 10 to March 18 in high-risk locations during the times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent. The patrols …

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Incumbents seek reelection in LV

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Five candidates have filed for three available positions on the Laguna Vista Town Council in the May 12 Municipal Election as of the Monday deadline. Seats held by Leti Keplinger, Mari Garcia and Bill Schnier will be decided in the election. Incumbents Keplinger and Garcia submitted required paperwork …

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Board expected to consider appointing attorney

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS CDC Meeting Slated A meeting of the Laguna Vista Community Development Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 122 Fernandez St. The board is expected to consider and appoint new legal representation as a result of the recent resignation of Ramon Vela …

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Gallery opens doors in PI

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Students advance to state Science Fair

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Tsunami sweeps tournament

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Tarpons, Lady Tarps seek turnaround

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By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High School baseball and softball teams have not been very successful so far this season, from the standpoint of wins and losses. Both teams have losing records as they prepare to start their district seasons, but positive signs hint at better things to come. Actually, …

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Cover Girl of the Week: The Amazing Dianna Rojas

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By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Okay Spring Breakers, as you all must know by now, South Padre Island is full of gorgeous people in both spirit and physical prowess, and many of those people are “homegrown,” including this week’s cover girl, Dianna Rojas, an SPI resident and senior at the University of Texas …

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CDC offers Spring Break health and safety tips

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Special to the Parade Make this year’s spring break memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe and healthy. Limit alcohol. If drinking alcohol is part of your break, remember that it can impair your judgment and …

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Need a ride, free meal? Beach Reach Ministries can help

South Padre Parade Students from over 20 schools will make up this year’s Beach Reach Ministries, who will once again camp on South Padre Island beaches March 12-16 to offer assistance to Spring Breakers who may party a little too hard. Those with Beach Reach share the gospel with Spring Breakers while providing various free …

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