Jun 30 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com What does it mean to be an American? What values define our nation and unite our people across political, religious, racial, gender and socioeconomic divides? As we gear up to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our forefathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence those can feel like weighty …
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Jun 30 2017
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Several readers have written (emailed) to ask me questions about metal detecting on South Padre Island. Sharon Steele asks, “Do you offer any treasure hunting as a guide and what is the cost if you do?” Thanks Sharon “Juggler” asks: “Hi, I had a question concerning treasure hunting on …
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Jun 23 2017
12 nests released on World Sea Turtle Day By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Things got off to an auspicious and busy start last Friday, as Sea Turtle Inc. (STI) welcomed hatchlings from a dozen nests just in time to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day. With nesting season in full swing, staff and volunteers …
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Jun 23 2017
Island Council hears Spring Break crime, commerce stats during workshop By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS On Wednesday, June 14, the South Padre Island City Council held its second public workshop on the topic of Spring Break. Mayor Barry Patel was greeted with applause when he opened the meeting by announcing the passage of House …
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Jun 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A 63-year-old man was pulled from the water Tuesday after bystanders noticed something was wrong, authorities said. “Two beachgoers noticed a guy in about knee-deep water,” South Padre Island Chief of Police Randy Smith said in a phone interview Tuesday. “He was unresponsive so they pulled him out …
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Jun 23 2017
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Live music, a parade and family-oriented activities are slated at Laguna Vista’s Independence Day Parade and Picnic on July 1. New to the event this year is a Fun Run/Walk at 7 a.m., with participants encouraged to dress in patriotic colors for the event. Free online registration is available …
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Jun 23 2017
All smiles at International Surfing Day By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Pablo Recio, 10, lay flat on his belly Saturday as an instructor held his surfboard steady in the gentle swells out on the first sandbar, waiting for the perfect set. A moment later, the instructor turned around, urging the board forward with …
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Jun 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Big changes are afoot at Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island. As part of its Parks Master Plan, Cameron County is preparing to undertake a multimillion dollar renovation project at the popular park, which will include new pavilions, boardwalks, parking spaces, an amphitheater and RV rental spaces. …
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Jun 23 2017
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel School Board of Trustees approved the continuation of the district’s Optional Flexible School Day Program, the purchase of equipment and supplies from Apple, Inc., as well as a new online learning tool for secondary students during a regular meeting Tuesday. The board held a public …
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Jun 23 2017
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Senior volleyball player Olivia Soliz wants very much to make her final season of volleyball at Port Isabel High a success. The Press recently found Soliz in the weight room at the athletic department and she talked about her preparations for the upcoming season and the general state …
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