Jun 15 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Back in 2007 I bought a canvas bag full of pennies from a man who had accumulated them over the past couple of decades. He tried to exchange them for currency at his bank but was told that large amounts of coins had to be in rolls in order …
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Jun 08 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A former Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) teacher has been arrested and charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Robert Walter Pensado, 43, was arrested at his home in Brownsville Wednesday afternoon, Cameron County Pct. 1 Constable Pete Delgadillo said during a phone interview Wednesday. …
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Jun 08 2018
CAF settles in at county airport, hosts open house By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS A mixture of clear blue skies, vintage air crafts and classic transport vehicles were enjoyed by those in attendance of an open house sponsored by the Rio Grande Valley Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) that took place on …
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Jun 08 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Over 1,500 runners and walkers braved the early morning heat and humidity to partake in the 4th Annual Summer Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk last Saturday. Similar to its long-running wintertime counterpart, the summer event sees participants trekking between Port Isabel and South Padre Island over the …
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Jun 08 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A full day of family fun is scheduled on June 30 in the Laguna Vista Independence Day Fun Run, Parade and Celebration capped-off with a fireworks extravaganza over the Laguna Madre Bay. Events kick-off at with the Independence Day Fun Run at 7 a.m. at Roloff Park. “There will be no …
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Jun 08 2018
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel held its regular meeting the evening of June 5th, with the City Manager reporting on both new and old business to Mayor J.J. Zamora and the City commissioners. City Manager Jared Hockema noted that Tuesday marked the opening of the Derry Community Pool, …
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Jun 08 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A benefit Chalupa game fundraiser for the Laguna Heights Mission, sponsored by Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, is scheduled on Sunday, June 10. Doors open at 1 p.m. Games are from 2 – 4 p.m. The Snack Bar will be open. Visitors to the area are …
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Jun 08 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Tarpons have found their new athletic director and head football coach — the second in as many years. During a special meeting held Monday, the Point Isabel School Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Jason Strunk, formerly of Lubbock High School. The hiring …
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Jun 08 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Seven-on-seven summer football is now in season and a number of Port Isabel Tarpon players are involved. The Press stopped by Tarpon Stadium Monday afternoon to look in on the latest practice session and was able to visit with some of the players. The Port Isabel team is …
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Jun 08 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Tarpon football player Bryan Medina is already working hard to prepare himself for the 2018 high school football season. The Press sat down with Medina at a local restaurant this week to see how his workouts are progressing and get his thoughts on the upcoming season. …
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