Jun 30 2011
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS On July 5, Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter will be holding the Morning after Beach Cleanup at Isla Blanca Park to start off the summer of beach litter awareness. The group will be meeting at the DJ Lerma Pavilion at 9 a.m. and volunteers are encouraged to attend. …
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Jun 30 2011
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS Cafe Krannzler celebrated its one-year anniversary on June 21 by hosting a mixer open to the public. Over 25 locals came to the event to help celebrate and enjoy the wonderful food. Many of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce members who were present for the opening …
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Jun 30 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Rio Grande Valley Baseball Coaches Association East-West All Start game was played last Saturday in La Joya. Recent and former Tarpon pitcher/outfielder Bobby Barker was the only Port Isabel player to be selected for the game and, as it turned out, played both positions. It was the …
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Jun 28 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Freshman pitching ace Daniela Salinas was recently named to the first team of the All District 32-3A Softball Team. The Lady Tarpons finished in second place in this year’s District 32-3A final standings and made the playoffs for the first time since 2002. In fact the team’s won-loss …
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Jun 27 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer The Rotary Club of Port Isabel celebrated its 75 anniversary on Friday, June 24, and commemorated the event alongside fellow citizens and city officials at Beulah Lee Park. A commemorative memorial plaque and flag have been permanently implanted into the scenery of the Maxan Street park for the city to …
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Jun 27 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer Summer is here, and with the 72 Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) around the corner, registration is underway. From August 3 to 7 there is expected to be anywhere from 1200 to 1500 registrants with 500 boats surrounding the aquatic area to find the best catches and have a good …
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Jun 27 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer Joe Lopez, 50, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy 10 years ago, yet despite his handicap, he found the skill to share Christ with any he believes needs to see Him. In two years’ time, Lopez has sketched more than 300 portraits of The Christ and given them away to people …
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Jun 27 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS July 1: Lighthouse Cinema presents the movie Despicable Me, at 9:30 p.m. for free family fun at the Port Isabel Lighthouse. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and friends and family for a memorable evening on the grounds of the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse. Refreshments are available for …
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Jun 27 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista’s Parks Board will meet Tuesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. to begin design and development of approximately $1 million worth of various community recreational areas. Discussion of a master plan for four separate parks will be discussed, including a new $800,000 facility at Roloff Park, a …
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Jun 23 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer The demobilization of the TxDOT renovations to the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway is guaranteed to the community for the next two weekends, and negotiations are underway to keep the causeway clear for the remainder of the summer weekends, said Mario Jorge of TxDOT. As previously reported in the PRESS, the …
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