Port Isabel preps for Lighthouse fight

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel is preparing to ramp up efforts to maintain an existing agreement it has held for several years with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) regarding the operation and maintenance of the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse. The agreement is under threat after two …

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Council mulls temporary scooter ban

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Placing a temporary ban on motorized scooters, and providing reserved parking for veterans were items for discussion and action during the Wednesday, Feb. 6 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Council member Joe Rico brought forward an item regarding the regulation of motor-assisted scooters. Ricco’s concerns were …

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Chilly weather no problem for chili cook-off

By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Dressed in cold weather gear, master of ceremonies Blain McCulloch surveyed the crowd at the 2019 South Padre Island Chili Expo (SPICE) chili and bean cook-off last Saturday at Louie’s Backyard. Putting a positive spin on the frigid, damp weather, McCulloch mused “The weather could be better, but …

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Council mulls Laguna Boulevard improvements

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Discussions on the condition of Laguna Boulevard, recognition of the finance department, and an announcement of an award to purchase lifesaving equipment highlighted the Wednesday, Feb. 6 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. Council member Ken Medders brought forth an agenda item regarding improvements to Laguna Boulevard. …

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Laguna Vista, Island to partake in warrant roundup

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Some 535 letters are being sent this month to people with unpaid tickets issued by the Town of Laguna Vista to pay up or face the prospect of going to jail. “The Town is partnering with its delinquent tax attorneys in participating on ‘The Sweep’ Warrant Roundup, and is …

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Hundreds take part in Adopt-A-Beach cleanup

DARREN GOLLER Special to the PRESS Last Friday was certainly windy, cold, overcast and just a tad nasty out, but that didn’t stop over 300 volunteers from picking up trash on the beaches of South Padre Island. Friday marked the 33rd annual Adopt-A-Beach cleanup, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Foul weather forced …

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Soccer girls blank Lady Bearkats

By ANAMARIA RAMIREZ Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpon soccer team made a strong showing against their first major competition in district last Friday, blanking the Raymondville Lady Bearkats, 6-0. The decisive win puts PI 2-2 in district play. The Lady Tarpons had more than just another team facing them across the …

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Tarpons top Progreso – playoffs next

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons trailed early, then turned it on in the second half to beat the Progreso Red Ants, 58-42, Monday night in the final district game of the season. They enter the 2019 post-season playoffs as the second seed from District 32-4A for the second year …

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Lady Tarpon track in action at PSJA

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpon track and field team was set to compete for the first time this Friday, Feb. 15 at PSJA Stadium at the Hog Relays, hosted by PSJA Southwest High School. The PRESS found girls’ Head Coach Julie Breedlove outside the athletic offices this week …

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Powerlifters qualify for regionals

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Five Port Isabel Lady Tarpon powerlifters have qualified for next month’s regional meet. The final pre-regional girls powerlifting meet of the season took place Wednesday at Los Fresnos High School. Officially, it was called the Girls Regional Qualifier, which is to say that it was the final chance …

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