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L.V. Police search for missing man

Juan Pina

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Laguna Vista police are looking for a man who has been missing for more than a week. Juan Pina, 19, of Laguna Vista, is believed to have left his home on June 5, and no one has seen him since, according to Sgt. Julio Olguin of the Laguna …

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Port Isabel celebrates Flag Day

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By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS American flags lined the streets of Port Isabel Thursday in honor of Flag Day. Two local Army veterans went to the Veterans Memorial Park in Port Isabel to reflect on what the day means to them. “[Flag Day is] to remember those who fought for us and those …

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Scenes from Island of Praise

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Phase 2 launched for Pirates Cove

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS JV and Associates launched Phase 2 in the development of the Pirates Cove subdivision Saturday. Viviano Rodriguez, Real Estate Broker, said he is excited to see the direct and indirect impact of the new subdivision on the community. “I hope the community is excited about this as well,” …

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Set sail with the Parade and the Great Texas Catamaran Race!

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Dear Readers, Prepare to set sail as the 10th Annual Great Texas Catamaran Race is just around the corner! Just looking at this week’s cover has the Parade staff poised for what’s sure to be another successful event. Also, read about how a South Padre Island native’s big opportunity depends on your votes. And don’t …

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Islander finalist in international contest

Aarin Hartwell

By COLE AVERY South Padre Parade Aarin Hartwell of South Padre Island is a finalist in an online contest to become a spokesperson for the surfing brand Roxy, one of the top surfing lines in the world. In the contest, three women are selected, one from each region of the world. If she wins, Harwell …

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Turtle Hatchlings

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Park employee accused of theft

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS A former Isla Blanca Park employee was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing money from the park. Deputies with the Cameron County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office arrested Rodolfo Gutierrez, 36, of Brownsville, on charges of theft, concluding a five-month investigation. Sgt. Richard Hernandez said his office began investigating missing …

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Community rallies for fire victims

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Musical group Chuck and Leslie played to benefit the Stewart and Blackmon families, victims of a fire, at Padre Sunset on Monday. Singer Leslie Blasing said the fire was on a property, owned by the Stewart family, which housed a 4,000 square foot building surrounded by cottages where …

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All Class

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