Apr 06 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com There’s a ceramic coffee mug filled with silk flowers that sits atop an end table in my parents’ living room this time of year. It’s shaped to look like a rabbit with its floppy ears curving outward to form handles. Its almost doleful eyes look upward, while its …
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Apr 06 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island City Council met Wednesday after a short hiatus due to Spring Break activities. The council covered many topics, most notably discussion on a proposed ordinance to address noncompliance with payment of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) as well as the discussion with the Texas …
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Apr 06 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The SPI Hotel Occupancy Tax, or HOT as it is often referred to, is collected throughout the year from short-term rentals at 14.5 percent. This tax not only applies to hotels, motels, and rental agencies, but also to any property that is being advertised for rent. With 6 …
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Apr 06 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com A candlelight vigil was held Friday evening on South Padre Island to remember Killeen man Jordan Britten who was found dead last Thursday. Britten was on the Island for Spring Break and disappeared after attending an UME concert at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort. The vigil was held by Island …
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Apr 06 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former Port Isabel Mayor Quirino Z. Martinez died on Thursday, March 26, at Harlingen Medical Center. He was 76. Martinez worked diligently towards the improvement of the City during his tenure in office, serving as city commissioner from 1970-1976, mayor pro-tem from 1972-1976, and as mayor from …
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Apr 06 2015
By PETE BANDA Special to the PRESS reporter@sbnewspaper.com The search for two local teens, who had been deemed runaways, has come to an end in similar fashion. Alizza Cruz and Lesly Kimberly Marquez, both 16-years-old, were found safe by law enforcement officials after almost a week of searching. Cruz, who had reportedly ran away from the Sunny …
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Apr 06 2015
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Holy Week at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church started Palm Sunday with a procession that featured a depiction of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem to a crowd of followers praising him and waving palms. Want the …
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Apr 06 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel High Lady Tarpon basketball players Alex Martinez and Kelcie Swink took top honors when the All-District 32-4A teams were announced recently. Swink was named Offensive Player of the Year by the district coaches and Martinez was named to the All-District First Team. “She’s been a very …
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Apr 06 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It was another banner day for Port Isabel Lady Tarpon track and field athletes Daniela Murchison and Gabby Torres at last week’s Meet of Champions in Weslaco. Murchison and Torres both took double gold in their respective events, setting meet and Valley records while they were at it. …
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Apr 06 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Head Port Isabel High boys’ track and field coach Ryan Stannage is still trying to put together something like a full team in time for the District 32-4A meet later this month. There were no points finishes by anyone on the team at last week’s Meet of Champions …
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