May 10 2019
By Steve Hathcock Special to the Parade “The announcement that the will of Mrs. Singer, a relative of the late millionaire sewing machine inventor Isaac Merritt Singer had been read was a sad day for the relatives of the late William A Townsend, former book publisher,” read the headlines of the November 12, 1905 issue of the New York …
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May 03 2019
By FREDDY JIMENEZ Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com If you’re looking to have a weekend picnic, and support a good cause while doing so, the Friends of the Laguna Vista Library and the Laguna Vista Fire Rescue will be hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, May 11. The event will be taking place from 11:00 …
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May 03 2019
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS A concerned citizen addressed the Commissioners Court in Brownsville at their regular meeting at 9 a.m. on April 30, to voice opposition to development on the flats in South Padre Island. Recently, Cameron County commissioners issued an official request for proposals to possibly allow private development of …
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May 03 2019
By LARRY GAGE Special to the Press Part I of II The number of people alive today who remember World War II decreases by the week. One such person whose memories are very much alive is 94-year old Brunhild Rajaniemi, of Weslaco. As Russian armies closed in around Berlin, Germany in the spring of 1945, …
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May 03 2019
By WENDY VAN DEN BOOGERD Special to the Press While enjoying the sunset at the Cannon Bar on Pirates Landing, Scott Friedman hosted this year’s Annual Port Isabel Chamber Banquet on Friday, April 26. Each year the Port Isabel Chamber takes the opportunity to recognize members of the community that go out of …
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May 03 2019
By WENDY VAN DEN BOOGERD Special to the Press This Sunday, May 5, prepare yourself for an afternoon of glitz, glamour and fun. The 2019 Head to Toe Women’s Expo will be held at the Hibiscus Room at Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Beach Resort, located at 100 Padre Blvd. From 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. …
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May 03 2019
By FREDDY JIMENEZ Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island business owner Eduardo Peña has been charged with possession of cocaine and fabrication of evidence, according to Texas Dept. of Public Safety information officer Lt. Johnny Hernandez. In a succinct email to the PRESS, Hernandez stated, “Peña was charged with possession of cocaine …
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May 03 2019
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It was no surprise that Port Isabel High sprinters gave a strong performance at last week’s UIL Region IV High School Track and Field Meet at Kingsville. And, in one event at least, they came ever so close to making it through and advancing to the state meet …
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May 03 2019
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Lady Tarpon pole-vaulter Marlyn Cesenes was seventh at last week’s UIL Region IV High School Track and Field Meet at Kingsville. It was the highest finish for the seven Lady Tarpon athletes who qualified for the regional meet, which was held at Kingsville’s Javelina Stadium last …
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May 03 2019
Dear Editor, The crew of Coast Guard Station South Padre Island would like to thank our communities within the Rio Grande Valley for the tremendous outpouring of generosity, compassion and support during the lapse in appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security. We are truly humbled, privileged and proud to serve you and will continue …
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