Feb 09 2018
Isla Blanca groundbreaking marred by heckler By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS What was supposed to be a celebratory occasion was momentarily interrupted by an inebriated, angry Winter Texan, as politicians, officials and Isla Blanca Park visitors gathered for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new amphitheater being built in the park. After opening …
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Feb 09 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Laguna Madre residents got a rude surprise on Tuesday morning in the form of a tsunami warning popping up on their smart phones. At approximately 7:30 a.m., many people who use the Accuweather mobile app received a notification on their smartphones of a “severe weather alert” for a …
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Feb 09 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A big appetite and a love for a hearty bowl of chili are all that’s needed to help out a good cause this weekend as South Padre Island’s Walk for Women (W4W) gets set to host the SPICE Chili Cook-Off. It’s the premiere winter event for the local …
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Feb 09 2018
Cold front, strong breezes dampen Kite Fest turnout By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It didn’t rain, but it certainly didn’t shine, either, as Kite Fest 2018 began the first of its two outdoor festival days last Friday. As yet another cold front moved through the region, a thick blanket of clouds covered the …
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Feb 09 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As the first phase of improvements at Isla Blanca Park officially got under way this week, the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court turned its attention Tuesday to several other housekeeping matters at that park and one other on South Padre Island. Members of the Commissioners’ Court and other local …
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Feb 09 2018
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS Two neighboring South Padre Island establishments — one a popular local eatery and entertainment venue, the other a vacant former nightclub — are under new ownership and will be undergoing renovations. Palm Street Pier, located on the bay side of the Island at the southmost end of Laguna …
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Feb 09 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS In a meeting held on Monday, Feb. 5, the South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force considered a proposed dune ridge permit for the Isla Del Sol Condominiums Home Owners Association, 600 Padre Blvd. Shoreline Management Director Brandon Hill provided information about the request to the Task Force. “Under Chapter …
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Feb 09 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season in the Catholic Church, falls on Feb. 14 this year. At Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel, masses will be celebrated in English at 7 a.m., 12 noon and at 5:30 p.m. Masses in Spanish will …
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Feb 09 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Several Port Isabel High power lifters placed in last Saturday’s powerlifting meet at Brownsville Hanna High School. Currently competing in the 132.5-pound class for the Lady Tarpons is freshman Jackie Perez. She placed 9th with a total lift of 550 pounds. She did 245 pounds in the squat …
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Feb 09 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons lost a district basketball game at Rio Hondo on Monday, 71-68. It was the team’s second straight loss in league play. Last Friday they fell to Hidalgo, 65-49, at Tarpon Gym. The good news is that the Tarpons have clinched a playoff spot and …
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