Feb 15 2019
Special to the PRESS Dear Editor, “The Mass has NOT ended!” exclaimed the Pastor as way too many visiting congregants, immediately after taking communion, headed straight out the door. And then a couple sitting beside me murmured in response, “Well, if you’d give a shorter sermon.” Elizabeth Etheridge Laguna Vista Want the whole story? Pick …
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Feb 15 2019
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com You hear stories about the good ol’ days. You hear stories of the time when towns were so small that you knew all your neighbors and folks never locked their doors at night because why would you when you can name everyone in your no-stoplight-town? You hear stories …
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Feb 15 2019
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS The following is typical of the questions I have received over the years. “Hello, I’ve been trying to do some research on this hobby as I used to mess around with a ‘junior metal detector’ when I was young. I was wondering if you’d recommend some good metal …
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Feb 08 2019
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel School Board of Trustees has chosen their lone finalist for superintendent. After emerging from executive session during a special meeting Monday, the school board unanimously approved the selection of Theresa “Teri” Alarcon to replace Dr. Lisa Garcia, who is retiring at the end of this …
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Feb 08 2019
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Residents from across Cameron County gathered at the Brownsville Event Center Tuesday evening to attend a public meeting hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding an application submitted by Annova LNG for an air quality permit. The state regulatory agency issued a notice earlier this …
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Feb 08 2019
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Though the weather had been vacillating between balmy and brrr-inducing throughout the week last week, conditions became favorable just in time to wow the crowds in attendance at the South Padre Island Kite Fest last Friday. Winds were light, but that didn’t stop competitive stunt kite fliers from …
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Feb 08 2019
PRESS Staff Report It’s time once again for the South Padre Island Chili Expo (SPICE) Chili Cook-Off to benefit Walk for Women. The chili and bean competition is slated for this Saturday at Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd. Culinary contestants will pit their best recipes for chili or beans in one of several categories, vying …
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Feb 08 2019
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS An update on temporary toilets and a review of the Shoreline Master Plan and highlighted the Monday, Jan. 28 meeting of the South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force. The Task Force took on a discussion of the status of some temporary toilet facilities which have recently been installed at …
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Feb 08 2019
DARREN GOLLER Special to the PRESS Last Thursday on South Padre Island there was a fundraiser going on, but this one wasn’t political, it was to help feathered and furry friends. There was live music by Leslie Blasing, tacos by Karla’s Katering and beverages, as well, and it was all for Friends of Animal Rescue …
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Feb 08 2019
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons pulled another one out of the fire when they came from behind to beat the Rio Hondo Bobcats, 61-56, Monday night in Tarpon Gym. The team improves to 10-2 in District 32-4A games, and 25-6 overall. With the win, they remain in second place …
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