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Movie Review: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

By David Lee Zamora Special to the Parade   Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is surprisingly dark fantasy that reminded me of  Lord of the Rings and Shrek, and I’ll get into that odd mix later.  The film’s small amount of slapstick humor, mixed with its incredible imagery, and awesome character designs, makes the first half …

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Day of the Dead exhibit featured at local gallery

By Pamela Cody Special to the Parade       For the 4th consecutive year, the Laguna Madre Art Gallery in Port Isabel is featuring a Day of the Dead art exhibit.       For those unfamiliar with Day of the Dead, or as it’s known in the country of its origin (Mexico), Dios de Los Muertos, gallery owner Laurel …

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Tarpons overwhelm the Red Ants, 63-0

By Constancio Martinez, Jr. Special to the PRESS This will be the 34th time the Port Isabel Tarpons and Progreso Red Ants have played each other since 1986. Unfortunate for the Red Ants the Tarpons are 33-0 in those matchups. The Progreso Red Ants stunned the MMA Leathernecks with their 75-0 win last week.  So, …

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Lady Tarpons Fall in Four at Rio Hondo

By Larry Gage Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball dropped their district match at Rio Hondo Tuesday night in five sets.  The Lady Bobcats won 15-25, 25-22, 21-25, 22-25. It was P.I.’s fourth straight defeat after winning against Raymondville at home on October 5th.   Even in defeat head volleyball coach, Julie …

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Tarpon Hoops Practice Starts Next Week

By Larry Gage Special to the PRESS If we’re in the middle of the district season of football, basketball season can’t be far away.   In fact, practice for Port Isabel boys’ hoops is set to start next Wednesday, October 30th. The Press found head Tarpon basketball coach, Mike Hazelton, in the athletic department this week, …

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Contest Season Over – It’s Homecoming!

By Larry Gage Special to the PRESS Contest season has come to an end for the Silver Tarpon Marching Band.  The band performed in its final contest last Saturday at Mercedes, and once again crowned itself with glory. The band received straight Division I ratings, the highest possible, from the panel of judges at the …

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LV hires Chief Tony David as new city manager

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS   Laguna Vista officials on Tuesday, October 22, named their chief of police as the Town’s new city manager. Anthony David, who has served as the Laguna Vista Police Department Chief for five years, was the unanimous choice of the Town Council after reviewing nearly 20 applications for …

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School Board holds workshop on mission, vision statement and SMART Goals

Laura Lyles Reagan Special to the PRESS   The school board held an open workshop on October 22, 2019 to begin the process of writing its mission and vision statement as well as SMART goals for the district at large. The workshop was facilitated by Region One Educational Service consultant, Heriberto Villarreal. The board spent …

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Kid Power at the Taste Testing Expo

Laura Lyles Reagan Special to the PRESS                   The wonderful smells emanating from the SPI Convention Center signaled delectable delights from 120 vendors. Sounds of happily empowered children and teens filled the air. This was the scene at the School Nutrition Product Expo sponsored by Region One …

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Step Parenting Wisdom

Laura Lyles Reagan, MS Special to the PRESS  “I am glad my stepdad never tried to be a father to me.  So, we didn’t have to get into any power struggles.  He became an adult friend and mentor.  He was generous with his time; he listened a lot and gave love freely,” Dave shared.  According to the U.S. …

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