Aug 13 2012
By ALESSANDRIA ELYSS FERNANDEZ Special to the PRESS A once longstanding community tradition returned to the Laguna Madre area this weekend as Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church held its first South Texas-style bazaar on Saturday, August 11. The event was dormant for nearly a decade due to the wishes of previous church leadership, …
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Aug 09 2012
Dear Readers, Creed, Coheed, the Ladies Kingfish Tournament, Music in the Park, Elvis Fest and so much more are on tap as the Parade is set to break down what’s hot and happening (speaking of which, check out this week’s Hot Happenings!). Another great source of reading material awaits within these pages as everything you …
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Aug 09 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons started their two-a-day practices this Monday. Head Coach Monty Stumbaugh said his team is excited for the start of their season. He said 80 players made it to the first day of practice and the coaching staff is expecting good things from them this …
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Aug 09 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Lady Tarpon volleyball team began practice this Monday at the Port Isabel High School gymnasium. Volleyball Head Coach George Hamilton said he is returning four starters this season. He said their goal for the season is to win district and make it into the state tournament. Hamilton …
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Aug 06 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS It’s appearing likely that Tropical Storm Ernesto, although expected to reach hurricane strength, will not have an impact on the Rio Grande Valley. Meteorologist Jim Campbell of the National Weather Service in Brownsville pointed to an intermediate advisory, issued Monday morning by the National Hurricane Center, that showed …
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Aug 06 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The 73rd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament wrapped up this Sunday at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Over 100 winners in dozens of categories were presented trophies at the awards ceremony. Tournament Director Betty Wells said 371 boats were out fishing this year despite having some rough …
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Aug 02 2012
Dear Readers, Underway this weekend will be the Texas International Fishing Tournament. Anglers will be casting off Friday, and as always the Parade has all you need to know to prepare yourself for this much-anticipated event! Also inside this week’s issue is a look into the artwork of Roel Flores, whose pieces are largely inspired …
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Aug 02 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The construction of a 400-ft, self-supported, steel lattice communications tower on Coast Guard-owned property at Station South Padre Island may save lives. The tower is being constructed adjacent to the 1923 USCG Station Port Isabel Building. The USCG has identified the need to modernize and replace its antiquated …
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Aug 02 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Employees from South Shore Bait and Tackle cleaned up diesel from their docks Monday morning. Manager Rodrigo Esparza said his employees noticed the diesel at 7:45 a.m. and made sure the source of the spill was not from his store. He said he notified several agencies of the …
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