Aug 25 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s been said that in Texas, football is like a religion. For the Laguna Madre community, Wednesday night’s pep rally could be compared to a big tent revival. City limits blurred as the whole Tarpon community came together to celebrate their school spirit and rally behind their students. “It …
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Aug 25 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com When fishing from a kayak, people generaly play for a small to medium easy catch. This was not the case for Mike Gonzalez when he went kayaking one night near Clayton’s Beach Bar. He was at the second sand dune at about 6:30 p.m. on his wife’s pink kayak …
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Aug 20 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Commission met on Wednesday evening and came out of the room with heads held high as the building ordinances for the city are now seeing changes. After a two-year long battle, Padre Blvd. and the entertainment district are expect to see some changes in …
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Aug 20 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Tuesday, Aug. 16 the Port Isabel City Commissioners and Mayor held a special meeting to approve directors, durations of the zone and monies paid to the developers for the Modern Venice (The Fingers) project. After presentations from residents of the district, the board voted to appoint David Woolverton, …
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Aug 20 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Plans to invest $1.5 million into Laguna Vista’s future were approved here Tuesday. Council members voted to solicit funds to upgrade parks, purchase a fire truck and replace some fire hydrants that will be funded through certificates of obligations at anticipated low interest rates. A motion that would …
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Aug 20 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Citizens are urged to be wary about giving any personal information to individuals over the phone, said Port Isabel Police Chief Gualberto “Wally” Gonzalez. The signs of danger lie in a string of reports the Port Isabel Police Department (PIPD) from citizens over the year about scams committed over …
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Aug 20 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The summer has wound down, and families are busy preparing for back to school shopping, registration and sports practices; in all the hub-bub, parents need to be aware of some safety concerns for their little ones as they head back to school. Port Isabel Police Chief Gualberto “Wally” Gonzalez …
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Aug 20 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Parks Board Applicants Sought The City of Laguna Vista is accepting applications or letters of interest from residents wishing to be considered for three vacancies to the Parks and Recreation Board. The positions will be filled by the City Council at a future meeting. Persons wishing to apply, …
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Aug 16 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Some football coaches believe in scheduling above their teams’ class in pre-season scrimmages and in non-district games. Head Port Isabel Coach Monty Stumbaugh is of that school of thought. The Tarpons play in Class 3A and both of their scrimmage opponents, as usual, compete in 4A. The idea …
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Aug 16 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As the Tarpons took to the field for the first time in the 2011-2012 season, the faithful fans filled the bleachers to cheer on their team. After the show of force put forth by the 4A Weslaco East Wildcats, the Tarpons were able to test their steel and come …
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