Jul 12 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com This writer can’t recall exactly what Jose Rodriguez was eating that evening, and while it wasn’t the worst thing he could ingest, it wasn’t part of his usual diet – maybe a few more calories here, maybe a few “too many” carbs there; it may have even involved …
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Jul 12 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Six South Padre Islanders are racing this weekend in the sixth annual Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, North America’s largest amateur kiteboarding event. Jason Norwood, Aarin Hartwell, Brett Newcomb, Carol and Tony Bolstad and Jim Brown will all travel to Hood River, Ore., to compete in the event. For the …
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Jul 09 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Laguna Vista local James Taylor received the prestigious Eagle Scout badge, the highest honor given by the Boy Scouts of America. Family and friends filled the Los Fresnos community center Sunday afternoon to see Taylor receive his badge. Port Isabel Mayor Joe Vega also awarded Taylor with a …
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Jul 05 2012
Dear Readers, Fourth of July fun continues this week with more events slated in observance of the nation’s independence. In fact, the IndepenDANCE pool party is slated this Saturday. Also, after having to cancel Saturday’s ResacaFest due to inclement weather conditions, the event that celebrates the “spirit of America” has been rescheduled to July 14. …
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Jul 05 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Like many people her age, Linda Marin is never far from her mobile phone. As the device’s batteries wane, there’s a slight sense of panic in her voice. “I need my phone,” she says as her eyes grow wide. Luckily, there was a charger for another phone in …
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Jul 05 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The 12 U Lady Tarpons along with VFW post 8791 collected money for local disabled veterans outside of Walmart on Wednesday. Irene Camacho, Post Commander, said they exchanged red poppies for contributions to assist veterans. She said hospitalized veterans who make the flowers are able to earn a …
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Jul 05 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The unveiling Purple Heart Memorial Trail sign was Tuesday, July 3 at the 400 block of Padre Boulevard. South Padre Island Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. unveiled the sign, which extends the Purple Heart Trail to the City of South Padre Island. In a legislative session, a bill …
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Jul 05 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The El Paseo Arts Foundation held an Art Contest for local artists. Janét Kanaepp was chosen as the contest winner. She said she has been painting since childhood and has taught art in different military bases throughout Europe. “I was really shocked and surprised that I was chosen …
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