Aug 27 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation presented the “Telling Our Stories” Series Thursday with retired Lt. Commander Charles R. Wilson, USCG. Wilson served at the Port Isabel Coast Guard Life Boat Station, now South Padre Island Coast Guard Station, from November 1948 to …
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Aug 27 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Lady Tarpons hosted their annual Volley at the Beach Tournament Thursday at Port Isabel High School. The tournament was a two-loss elimination competition. The teams present at the tournament were Laredo United South, Weslaco East, Brownsville Veterans Memorial, Laredo Nixon, Frontier, Los Fresnos, Harlingen South, Brownsville Hanna, …
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Aug 23 2012
Dear Readers, Interested in great stories, cinema and art? Then you’ve opened the right magazine as the Parade has everything you need to know about Cinesol’s 19th Annual Film Festival, for instance. Also check out our coverage on the Skim Jam, a skimboarding event held at Wanna Wanna Beach, not to mention everyone’s favorite features: …
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Aug 23 2012
By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Virtually every child dreams of being either a fireman, police officer or both. But the possibility of being a firefighter did not dawn on Michael J. Calandra until late in his high school years. That’s around the time he noticed his older friends were starting fulfilling carriers …
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Aug 20 2012
PRESS Staff Report A McAllen man was arrested Saturday for allegedly attempting to assault a teenage beachgoer at Isla Blanca Park. According to a press release issued by the Cameron Count Precinct 1 Constable’s office, deputies were dispatched to the park in reference to said crime. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim, an 18-year-old …
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Aug 20 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The SPI Skimboarding Skim Jam was held Saturday at Wanna Wanna Beach. Over 15 contestants competed for a grand prize in two divisions. Contestants were judged based on difficulty and skill in 15-minute heats. Event coordinator Garrett Forthuber said he was glad so many people turned out to …
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Aug 16 2012
Dear Readers, Summer’s ending soon, but the fun continues in the Laguna Madre area and elsewhere. Upcoming events include an annual celebration hosted by Sea Turtle, Inc., the final showcase of the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema, and the Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter’s Movies & Washer Night. Also, don’t forget that tax free weekend begins Friday, …
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Aug 16 2012
PRESS Staff Report Sea Turtle Inc. has plenty to celebrate in 2012. Not only is it celebrating over three decades of service, with the nesting season drawing to a close, the organization has tallied a record number of hatchings, drawing attention from various media outlets along the way. But it’s not only the Ridleys that …
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Aug 16 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Each day, Lisa Garcia reports to work at her dream job. The new superintendent of the Port Isabel Independent School District said she’s worked for years to become a superintendent, specifically of Port Isabel. “This is my last stop,” Garcia said. “I plan to retire here.” Garcia’s last …
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Aug 13 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Ladies Kingfish Tournament came to a close Sunday at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce President Roxanne Grenzel said it was a great weekend for fishing, reporting that over 7,416 inches of fish were brought into the dock. A total of …
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