Jul 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer On Monday, July 4, a black taxi van was allegedly hijacked by three men in Port Isabel. The taxi driver, Gabriel Hernandez said he had picked up the three suspects at Doubleday Sports Bar and Grill. “The passengers asked the driver to drive to the 500 block of South Shore, …
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Jul 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer A new extreme sport is arising throughout the world, and for six years, the Valley has been home to a root system in a movement to bring the sport of casterboarding to the forefront. From June 20 to July 3, TJ O’Rourke, inventor of the Timberwolf Xtreem Casterboard and general …
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Jul 07 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Greater medical attention in the time of emergencies is now being provided in the Town of Laguna Vista, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Fire and Police departments in this community. Seven police and fire department officers have been awarded First Responder status following certification …
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Jul 07 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Lack of a quorum prevented Laguna Vista’s Parks Board recently from formally considering the design and improvements for $1 million worth of various community recreational areas. Summer vacations and other commitments reportedly prevented a majority of the seven-member advisory board from action on the proposal presented by GMS …
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Jun 30 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A stabbing occurred on Saturday, June 25, involving two alleged perpetrators at a bar in Port Isabel. “We had a stabbing at Doubleday’s Sports Bar & Grill on Saturday night around 1:30 a.m. Two suspects are in custody as of this morning one charged with Aggravated Assault, and one …
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Jun 30 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com There will be many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July this year and amongst them is the Freedom Beach Fest at Schlitterbaun Water Park on the Island on Friday, July 1. The celebration features the Eli Young Band, Kevin Fowler and Band of Heathens. Doors will open at …
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Jun 30 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com According to Tim Speece of the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Brownsville, the worst is over from Tropical Storm Arlene in the Valley. “[Thursday] was the worst day, so there will be a gradual improvement over the next few days,” Speece said in regards to the heavy …
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Jun 30 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The dispute between Laguna Vista and Port Isabel over several blocks of unincorporated Laguna Heights land, and which entity will have legal rights to exercise authority in the area, has been resolved. Laguna Vista officials have agreed to neighboring Port Isabel’s wishes in establishing Roy Avenue as the …
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Jun 30 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A plan to create a Board of Ethics with stringent investigative powers in Laguna Vista is being considered here by the Town Council. Under its recently adopted Home Rule Charter, the Council “shall establish” an independent board of ethics to investigate and issue advisory opinions regarding any possible …
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Jun 30 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Larry Polsky, Ricardo Rosales and Eri Hernandez all have something in common—they are looking for talent to take to the big leagues in boxing. Polsky’s Pure Platinum Boxing Gym is what owner Polsky calls an equal opportunity gym. Open to …
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