Mar 11 2016
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS In the event of a disaster, cities often look to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for aid. To maintain eligibility to receive FEMA funds in times of need, cities are required to prepare an updated Hazard Mitigation Action Plan every five years. For this round, 10 Valley …
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Mar 11 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Hello Spring Breakers, and welcome to South Padre Island! Whether this is your first time to the Island for Spring Break or not we’re just glad you’re here. Now, while there’s plenty to do in terms of concerts and beach parties, what you may not know is that …
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Mar 11 2016
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church parishioners celebrated the 40th anniversary of priesthood for the Rev. Michael Gnanaraj, parochial vicar on Sunday. Bishop Daniel Flores led a Mass in honor of the reverend, known as Father Mike to his parishioners, and a celebration followed at the Port …
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Mar 11 2016
PARADE Staff Report Hard working, independent, smart, talented, single mother, and, oh yeah,knows how to handle a firearm, all accurately describe the lovely Jessica Guerra. Hailing from Brownsville, Guerra is a marketing model and ring girl at regional boxing and mixed martial arts events.She’s also no stranger to the Island, not only spending serious time here …
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Mar 11 2016
Special to the PRESS Ocelots doomed by LNGs! Dear Editor, This past Saturday, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) plus Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR) hosted along with the Gladys Porter Zoo, the Ocelot Conservation Day. There were tables of fun facts about ocelots and other wildlife, which were highlighted by demonstrations of …
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Mar 11 2016
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Lady Tarpon powerlifters Franchesca Sandoval and Jocelyn Padilla have qualified for the Texas State Powerlifting Meet in Corpus Christi. Lifters qualify for state competition by placing in the top two at the regional meet, or by registering a total lift that at least equals a pre-determined …
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Mar 11 2016
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Tarpons track and field team took third place at last Saturday’s Falcon Relays in Los Fresnos. Hurdler Omar Silva won two gold medals as he again swept the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles races. Again facing mostly large-school competition the Tarpon track and field men …
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Mar 11 2016
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons track and field team placed fourth in the team standings at last weekend’s Falcon Relays in Los Fresnos. There were no gold medalists but a number of silver and bronze medals were awarded to P.I. athletes in individual and team relay events. …
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Mar 04 2016
Developers turn out for 2nd Causeway meeting By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Approximately 175 developers, local officials and members of the public descended on South Padre Island for an industry review meeting hosted by the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) to hear updates on the Second Causeway Project. The project, which would …
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Mar 04 2016
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As expected, Cameron County polling places were humming Tuesday as voters came out to cast their ballots in the Texas Primary Elections. In the national races, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz secured the support of his home state, with 4,451 votes in Cameron County. Close behind was Donald …
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