Jun 26 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Mario Morales is more than just a muralist.The Mexico City native, who now resides in Rancho Viejo, has always had a passion for the creative. For him, art is a catalyst for conversation. “Art form is and always has been a great way to introduce people to something,” he said. So when he …
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Jun 26 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Tarpon coaches and players alike have been looking forward to the 2015 football season since the 2014 season ended on a series of low notes six months ago. Head P.I. football coach and athletic director Monty Stumbaugh will be out of his office after this Wednesday …
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Jun 26 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS When I was a snare drummer in the high school marching band in Hampton, Iowa, a decade or two ago, our first day of practice always coincided with the first day of classes. That was in Iowa and that was back in the day. Here in Texas today, …
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Jun 26 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Tarpon Football Players Active in Weight Room Port Isabel High football players may be enjoying their summer vacation but they know that in less than five weeks practice begins for the 2015 season. Weight workouts are an important part of summertime preparations for the players, and your football …
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Jun 22 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomed Cameron County Judge Pete Sepulveda to their regular meeting Tuesday morning. In addition, the board expressed happiness at the news that the month of April was the best April to date for the Island with sales tax up by …
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Jun 19 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Cameron County Commissioners Court was set to meet Thursday to discuss, among other items, tax abatements for Annova LNG, repairs to the restroom facilities and pavilion at Beach Access #5, and bids on contracts for the routine maintenance of the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway lightning system. County …
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Jun 19 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel School Board met Tuesday evening for their regular monthly meeting. Even though school is out for summer, the School Board is continuing to work in preparation for August while keeping up with the many summer programs underway. During executive session, Board members were set to consider a …
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Jun 19 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS As several proposed Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facilities at the Port of Brownsville are in the works, LNG associates from one company visited the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as well as the Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) on Tuesday to further relationships with the surrounding communities. …
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Jun 19 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Ana Luisa Alcocer, who recently pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide, received her sentence this Friday in front of Judge Arturo Cisneros Nelson. Alcocer was assessed a penalty of two years in a state jail facility, but the jail time was probated for three years, meaning she will …
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Jun 19 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com I’ve got the best dad in the world. That’s not an idle brag, nor is it a sleight at other dads, but it is the truth. That doesn’t mean your dad isn’t the best dad in the world. They both can hold the title. It’s like love: the …
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