‘Father Mike’ honored on 40th anniversary

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church parishioners celebrated the 40th anniversary of priesthood for the Rev. Michael Gnanaraj, parochial vicar on Sunday. Bishop Daniel Flores led a Mass in honor of  the reverend, known as Father Mike to his parishioners, and a celebration followed at the Port …

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Spring Breaking with Jessica Guerra

PARADE Staff Report Hard working, independent, smart, talented, single mother, and, oh yeah,knows how to handle a firearm, all accurately describe the lovely Jessica Guerra. Hailing from Brownsville, Guerra is a marketing model and ring girl at regional boxing and mixed martial arts events.She’s also no stranger to the Island, not only spending serious time here …

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Letter to the Editor for 3-10-2016

Special to the PRESS Ocelots doomed by LNGs! Dear Editor, This past Saturday, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) plus Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR) hosted along with the Gladys Porter Zoo, the Ocelot Conservation Day. There were tables of fun facts about ocelots and other wildlife, which were highlighted by demonstrations of …

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Padilla, Sandoval Qualify for State Meet

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Lady Tarpon powerlifters Franchesca Sandoval and Jocelyn Padilla have qualified for the Texas State Powerlifting Meet in Corpus Christi. Lifters qualify for state competition by placing in the top two at the regional meet, or by registering a total lift that at least equals a pre-determined …

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Tarpons Third at Falcon Relays

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Tarpons track and field team took third place at last Saturday’s Falcon Relays in Los Fresnos.  Hurdler Omar Silva won two gold medals as he again swept the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles races. Again facing mostly large-school competition the Tarpon track and field men …

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Lady Tarpons Fourth at Falcon Relays

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons track and field team placed fourth in the team standings at last weekend’s Falcon Relays in Los Fresnos. There were no gold medalists but a number of silver and bronze medals were awarded to P.I. athletes in individual and team relay events. …

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Road to Progress

Developers turn out for 2nd Causeway meeting By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Approximately 175 developers, local officials and members of the public descended on South Padre Island for an industry review meeting hosted by the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) to hear updates on the Second Causeway Project. The project, which would …

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Super turnout on Super Tuesday

Elections

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As expected, Cameron County polling places were humming Tuesday as voters came out to cast their ballots in the Texas Primary Elections. In the national races, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz secured the support of his home state, with 4,451 votes in Cameron County. Close behind was Donald …

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Open Carry confrontation

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Laguna Vista man has been arrested on two counts of making a terroristic threat after a verbal confrontation at Walgreen’s last Thursday. According to police, Douglas M. Gonzalez, 63, got into an argument with another customer while inside the store on Feb. 26. The other customer, whose …

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TABC briefs local retailers

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In preparation for Spring Break 2016, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) hosted a meeting Tuesday for local retailers who sell or serve alcohol. A representative from the State Comptroller’s Office was also on hand to help explain relevant tax laws. South Padre Island Chief of Police Randy …

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