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Writer’s Block: Sometimes Being Alexander Means

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Like many of you, some of my longest friendships have formed with people I’ve met through work. And while many of us have since held different jobs over the years, we’ve all kept in touch thanks to the marvel of social media. My friend Scot is one of …

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Municipal judge resigns to take state position

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista Council members Tuesday accepted the resignation of Municipal Court Judge Jeremy SoRelle with regrets, and subsequently appointed Charles E. Mattingly, Jr. to fill the position. SoRelle submitted his letter of resignation on April 1 in order to accept a position offered by Gov. Gregg Abbott, City Manager …

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Hooked For Life reels in big crowd

By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS By nature, anglers are usually a fairly secretive bunch, carefully guarding their favorite fishing spots, techniques, and bait preferences. But not 3rd grader Marc Anthony of Mission, who was one of the many children who turned out for the 4th Annual Hooked for Life Kid’s Fishing Classic on …

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Little League kicks off season with parade

By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Proudly wearing their team uniforms, boys and girls of all ages gathered at the Laguna Madre Water District parking lot last Saturday to officially kick off the start of the 2016 Laguna Madre Little League (LMLL) season. Led by a fire truck from the Port Isabel Fire Department, …

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TARPON TIME: Baseball Success 2016

By JOE HAMBY Special to the PRESS Rio Hondo Bobcats were on the hunt to regain their pride after losing their first game with the Tarpons in March, 2-0. Monday evening, Tarpon pride took the field as the Port Isabel won the district game 10-0. The Tarpon’s 10 run assault began early in the first inning.  …

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Lady Tarpons Lead in Points at District Meet

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons track and field team took the points lead after Tuesday’s finals in the field events at the District 32-4A meet at Tarpon Stadium. They did it with a flourish on gold medal-winning performances in four events and they led defending district meet …

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Tarpon Sprinters Ready for District Meet

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The sprint races are the showcase events at any track meet.  There’s something about all-out speed over a short distance that just naturally takes the eye and attracts attention. The District 32-4A track and field meet is being held this week at Tarpon Stadium in Port Isabel, and …

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Tarpons Strong in Field Events at District Meet

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The finals in all field events were conducted on the first day of the District 32-4A track and field meet Tuesday at Tarpon Stadium, and four Tarpon athletes medaled in those events. Juan Muñiz, Nicholas Marquez, Trey Mock, and Ian Torres all placed in the top three in …

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Updated: City manager out

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island City Manager William “Bill” DiLibero will reportedly submit a letter of resignation to the City soon. The news comes after the City Council held an annual performance evaluation of the city manager during executive session at Wednesday’s meeting. DiLibero was not present during the closed …

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Walker remembered at candlelight vigil

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Elizabeth Silva passed out white prayer candles with the image of Jesus printed on the glass as stragglers walked up to the small knot of people gathered at the Island Baptist Church parking lot last Thursday. The small group that gathered was there to pay respects to Justin …

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