Jul 06 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS A review of Shoreline Department projects highlighted the Monday, June 25 meeting of the South Padre Island Shoreline Taskforce. Shoreline Management Program Manager Jose Aguilar presented the report. “We’re at approximately 65 percent completion,” said Aguilar of the ongoing nearshore berm nourishment operation. He added that the timeline on …
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Jul 06 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com I haven’t spoken about it publicly before, but even here in our sleepy little Laguna Madre community, I’ve faced threats, harassment and the intense emotions of incredibly angry people as a result of my reporting. I’ve had people call our office lines to yell at me and tell …
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Jul 06 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS When the Port Isabel High Silver Tarpon Marching Band takes the field for its first performance of the season next month, take a close look at the tenor drummers. They’re easy to spot because they’re the ones that look as though they’re carrying not one but six drums …
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Jul 06 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com I don’t know about you, but when the temperatures start to rise and my mouth becomes parched I start to get some cravings for summertime snacks en el estilo del Valle. I’m talking about raspas, elote, fresh fruit with Trechas or chamoy, sour pickles, ice cold Mexican sodas …
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Jul 06 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Sitting down in a swimsuit or summer shorts is a sure fire invitation to spill pocket change all over the surrounding area, so when I am beach detecting, I always run my detector around beach umbrella rental set-up sites. Many of the dune crossovers in the town of South …
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Jun 29 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A police pursuit by South Padre Island police (SPIPD) led to the arrest of a man wanted for aggravated robbery in Pharr, law enforcement confirmed this week. South Padre Island Chief of Police Randy Smith said his department was notified Tuesday by Pharr police that Cesar Agusto Rocha …
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Jun 29 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Port Isabel police officer is currently serving a suspension from duty, officials confirmed Wednesday. Sgt. Rene Camacho is serving a 7-day suspension and is expected to return to duty by next week, Port Isabel Chief of Police Robert Lopez said. “I can confirm he has been suspended, …
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Jun 29 2018
Special to the PRESS The Laguna Vista Fire Department responded to calls for mutual aid during last week’s heavy rains, which left large portions of the Rio Grande Valley under several feet of water. The Town reports that several firefighters traveled to La Feria and Los Fresnos in “The Beast,” a military surplus vehicle the …
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Jun 29 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The turn out was heavy for a City of South Padre Island public comprehensive planning meeting held on Tuesday, June 19. The open house style event was held at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. City leaders and staff, as well as Council and committee members, were …
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Jun 29 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel police have arrested three people in connection with a plot to steal money from the Murphy USA gas station located in the Walmart parking lot. Adrian Lee Martinez, Roland Ray Ramirez and Paola Garcia all face charges of burglary of a building, officials confirmed Wednesday. According …
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