School Board holds workshop on mission, vision statement and SMART Goals

Laura Lyles Reagan Special to the PRESS   The school board held an open workshop on October 22, 2019 to begin the process of writing its mission and vision statement as well as SMART goals for the district at large. The workshop was facilitated by Region One Educational Service consultant, Heriberto Villarreal. The board spent …

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Kid Power at the Taste Testing Expo

Laura Lyles Reagan Special to the PRESS                   The wonderful smells emanating from the SPI Convention Center signaled delectable delights from 120 vendors. Sounds of happily empowered children and teens filled the air. This was the scene at the School Nutrition Product Expo sponsored by Region One …

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Step Parenting Wisdom

Laura Lyles Reagan, MS Special to the PRESS  “I am glad my stepdad never tried to be a father to me.  So, we didn’t have to get into any power struggles.  He became an adult friend and mentor.  He was generous with his time; he listened a lot and gave love freely,” Dave shared.  According to the U.S. …

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City council candidates cover island issues at forum

By Pamela Cody  Special to the PRESS      The four candidates running for City Council on SPI appeared at a forum, hosted by the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, at the South Padre Island Convention Center Monday, October 7, to answer questions on pertinent topics before a live audience.      Running for re-election are Ken Medders …

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Power failure leaves Island in the dark

 By Pamela Cody Special to the PRESS South Padre Island was hit with a massive power outage on Thursday evening, with nearly the entire Island left without electricity.      The power failure occurred around 10:40pm in the evening on Thursday, October 10. Electricity on the island was not restored until approximately 1:10 am early Friday morning.  …

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A mile in their shoes: Walk for Women celebrates 16 years

By Pamela Cody Special to the PRESS      Walk for Women started out as a group of local women trying to help one of their friends fight a terrible disease. Now it’s an annual fundraiser by an all-volunteer, non-profit group that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past 16 years to help women …

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SPI PRIDE: Island hold its 1st LGBTQ Parade

         By Pamela Cody Special to the PRESS   With the mission being to celebrate diversity, equality, and dignity, South Padre Island’s first Pride Parade took place Sunday afternoon.      Texas cities such as Houston, Austin and San Antonio host these events annually, but this was the first Pride Parade in the Rio …

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Movie Review: Gemini Man

By David Lee Zamora Special to the Parade Gemini Man is a run-of-the-mill action film with a simple and easy plot. But even with its moments of fast-paced action, it still managed to become incredibly boring at times. The film follows Henry Brogen (Will Smith), a hitman for the U.S. government who’s ever-growing conscience causes …

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Rio History: Moments in Time October 17-October 24

By Steve Hathcock Notorious Green Brothers Killed October 17, 1896:  The Daily Herald Brownsville, Tex. “The notorious Green gang of desperados were given a “hard” blow today by United States Marshal Samuel Rutherford and his men today. Bill and Edward Green were killed Luther Green, the youngest brother was shot and captured and Alton Baker …

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Breaking ground again: Second phase of Arturo Galvan Coastal Park underway

By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Arturo Galvan Coastal Park is moving into its second phase of construction, after a groundbreaking on Monday, October 14, by Port Isabel officials and the Galvan family. The park will close this week, once construction equipment moves onsite, according to Jared Hockema, city manager of Port Isabel. The access road …

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