Feb 27 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee met last week for their regular monthly meeting to discuss a variety of topics including plans for the City Park and Community Center, nominees for the Yard of the Month program, and discussion to adopt an official tree and flower for the …
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Feb 27 2015
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS February 26, 2015 Cancer is a disease that affects many lives, but when those afflicted are children, it becomes even more devastating. On Sunday, Feb. 22, KOA Campgrounds on South Padre Island held their 3rd Annual KOA Care Camp Raffle and Auction, where their goal is to make …
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Feb 27 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Special to the PRESS editor@sbnewspaper.com February 26, 2015 James Marvéll, an entertainer out of Tampa, Fla. who frequents the Valley with his wife Faye, remembers the late musician and hometown hero Freddy Fender fondly. “He was my hero,” Marvéll said of the San Benito-born singer. Back then, according to Marvéll, there weren’t many Spanish …
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Feb 27 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com February 26, 2015 It’s been known by many different names: March break, Easter holiday, spring vacation or even somewhat ironically, study week. Nowadays, however, it’s more commonly known by just one: Spring Break. Usually occurring in the middle of March, it’s a period when colleges and universities across …
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Feb 20 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com February 19, 2015 It isn’t just on land where law enforcement will be needed next month on South Padre Island. The curling, foaming surf can catch inexperienced vacationers off guard with its unfamiliarity and unpredictability. Rip tides, shallow areas, silting, rocks and thick vegetation all pose a danger …
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Feb 20 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS February 19, 2015 Cars lined up to enter Isla Blanca Park on Sunday, Feb. 15 to attend a sea turtle release hosted by Sea Turtle, Inc. The release, likely be the last until April, included many turtles being returned to the Gulf after rehabilitation from conditions and injuries …
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Feb 20 2015
Boston Marathon qualifier coming to Island, City projects discussed By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS February 19, 2015 The SPI City Council met Wednesday for their regular meeting to discuss a variety of topics from Island beautification to public safety, two issues which are often intertwined with city infrastructure. Other projects and events coming …
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Feb 20 2015
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS February 19, 2015 Two incumbents and a citizen have filed for positions on the Laguna Vista Town Council as of Wednesday, according to City Secretary Alma Deckard. An election that will determine who will fill three coming vacancies on the board is scheduled May 9. Open seats include Place …
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Feb 20 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com February 19, 2015 I often tell people that this job is perfectly suited to the type of person I am. I’m a naturally curious person and can find interest in almost any subject matter, from politics to sports, from science and technology to entertainment. Being a journalist affords …
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Feb 20 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS February 19, 2015 Several groups of Point Isabel ISD students were recognized at Tuesday’s regular board meeting for their accomplishments in UIL competition. It was a packed house as parents filled the boardroom for the occasion, which included groups from Port Isabel Junior High, Derry Elementary School and …
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