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Man’s death still a mystery

investigation

By HEATHER C. COX Special to the PRESS Much has transpired since the dead body of 65-year-old Michael McPeak, of Port Isabel, was found near the Paradise Cove Subdivision in Laguna Vista on Friday, October 12. Investigators from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department initially treated McPeak’s death as a homicide; contritely, pending the results of …

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Bust nets 230 lbs of pot

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Law enforcement authorities with the Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 office removed 230 pounds of marijuana off the streets Wednesday while doing interdiction work out of Brownsville. The officers trailed a speeding vehicle and made contact with two male subjects that were arrested for evading police officers. The men were …

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Ladies continue momentum with victory

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By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons Varsity Volleyball Team continued to take care of business Friday afternoon by winning their third straight district match over the Lady Red Ants of Progreso. They did it in straight sets by scores of 25-9, 25-18, and 25-10. It was Port Isabel’s third …

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Port Isabel High Homecoming

Homecoming King Gino Pudan and Queen Krystal De La Cerda

Port Isabel High School Homecoming festivities are seen here, including scenes from last week’s parade and game against the Progreso Red Ants. The PIHS Homecoming royalty are also shown. (Staff photos by Ray Quiroga and Craig Alaniz)

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Bikefest’s Best

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Bikefest festivities that occurred over the weekend at South Padre Island are seen here, including a dunking contest, Bikefest’s bras, NWA wrestling and more. (Staff photos by Craig Alaniz)

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Probe ongoing in three homicides

investigation

PRESS Staff Report Investigators with the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department continue probing three homicides which, although the bodies of two were discovered near Laguna Madre waters in less than two weeks time, are considered unrelated. On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard retrieved the body of 65-year-old Michael McPeak of Port Isabel near the Paradise Cove …

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DA to decide alleged cheaters’ fate

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By HEATHER C. COX Special to the PRESS Seven individuals associated with a boat called Nice Tails face third-degree felony charges for alleged fraud in the Ladies Kingfish Tournament, hosted by the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce on August 11. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, the team’s winning flounder was not reported in …

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Another body found in Laguna Madre waters

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PRESS Staff Report The Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS is receiving reports of a body found in Laguna Madre waters earlier this morning. The U.S. Coast Guard is reportedly assisting to retrieve the body, which was said to be found in the vicinity of FM 510 and Highway 100 near Paradise Cove, a Laguna Vista subdivision. …

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2012 SPI Bikefest Schedule!

2012 SPI Bikefest

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Editor’s Letter: The Mother of All Months

Parade

By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com This message goes out to Lucinda “Sandy Feet” Wierenga, Andy Hancock, Amazin Walter McDonald and that entire bunch: I’m convinced that you guys exist only to make my job as a dad that much harder. Upon being awestruck by all those creations at Sandcastle Days, my seven-year-old turned …

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