May 22 2015
Special to the PRESS The simple, law-abiding habit of wearing a seat belt can protect thousands of Texans from serious injury or death. Yet, many people still refuse. For them, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching its 14th annual statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign to augment the federal, stepped-up enforcement period, May 18-31. …
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May 22 2015
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS The bay front of Louie’s Back Yard looked like the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles during rush hour last weekend, as a record number of boaters gathered and jockeyed for positions for the 2015 Shallow Sport Owners Fishing Tournament. The popular yearly event took place on May 15-16, …
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May 22 2015
Special to the PRESS In 1998, Hurricane Mitch devastated Honduras. This Category 5 hurricane destroyed 35,000 homes and damaged another 50,000 homes. 1.5 million people (20% of the population) were left homeless and 11,000 to 18,000 were killed. Approximately $2 billion worth of damage left the country in a shambles. Relief agencies sprang into action …
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May 22 2015
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Summer on the Island is getting started with a four-day-long Memorial Day weekend celebration called Fiesta Padre. The event, which will feature live music by Leslie Blasing, as well as vendors of all sorts, will also give visitors a chance to learn how to build sandcastles and sand …
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May 22 2015
By Teresa Shumaker Special to the PRESS May and June is the height of nesting season for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle on Texas and Mexican beaches. The adult sea turtle’s shell is pale and can easily blend in with the sand, which makes it imperative that driver’s on the beach obey the 15 m.p.h. …
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May 22 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Mayor Pro Tem Alex Avalos is originally from Weslaco and moved to the area in 1984. He worked hard and made his way towards the coast, ultimately starting his own printing business on the Island in 2002. After being in a motorcycle accident on the Island in 2007, …
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May 22 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS As students file out of the hallways for the last time until August rolls around, parents might be thinking, What are we going to do all summer? Garriga Elementary hosted a parent meeting last week to give parents ideas about just that: how to keep your children entertained …
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May 22 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Tuesday morning, representatives from Gladys Porter Zoo visited the students of Christ’s Harbor Daycare and Christian School, bringing with them various creatures and critters. Amidst looks of curiosity on the faces of the children, Daniel Arriaga, who works in the zoo’s Education Department, unveiled the animals one by …
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May 22 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Originally called “Decoration Day” during its first proclamation in 1868 following the end of the Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union and Confederate soldiers, Memorial Day is often confused with having the same significance as Veteran’s Day. However, while Veteran’s Day commemorates the service of men and …
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May 22 2015
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Port Isabel High’s Daniela Murchison was golden again at last week’s UIL State High School Track and Field Meet in Austin. Competing in both the discus and shot put, Murchison won her third consecutive state title in the latter event at a rainy Mike Myers Stadium on Friday. …
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