Aug 20 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The SPI Skimboarding Skim Jam was held Saturday at Wanna Wanna Beach. Over 15 contestants competed for a grand prize in two divisions. Contestants were judged based on difficulty and skill in 15-minute heats. Event coordinator Garrett Forthuber said he was glad so many people turned out to …
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Aug 20 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The majority of Laguna Vista elected officials Tuesday reaffirmed their appointment of a long-time, local law enforcer to continue serving in the capacity as municipal court judge. “We think that he (Municipal Court Judge Roberto Rodriguez) is the best fit for Laguna Vista at this time,” said Mayor Susie …
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Aug 16 2012
Dear Readers, Summer’s ending soon, but the fun continues in the Laguna Madre area and elsewhere. Upcoming events include an annual celebration hosted by Sea Turtle, Inc., the final showcase of the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema, and the Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter’s Movies & Washer Night. Also, don’t forget that tax free weekend begins Friday, …
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Aug 16 2012
PRESS Staff Report Sea Turtle Inc. has plenty to celebrate in 2012. Not only is it celebrating over three decades of service, with the nesting season drawing to a close, the organization has tallied a record number of hatchings, drawing attention from various media outlets along the way. But it’s not only the Ridleys that …
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Aug 16 2012
By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Each day, Lisa Garcia reports to work at her dream job. The new superintendent of the Port Isabel Independent School District said she’s worked for years to become a superintendent, specifically of Port Isabel. “This is my last stop,” Garcia said. “I plan to retire here.” Garcia’s last …
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Aug 16 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The confirmed red tide in Galveston raised concern for the Laguna Madre area this week. County Marine Extension Agent Tony Reisinger said the red tide will have no immediate effect on the Laguna Madre Area. He said it is hard to determine when red tide will bloom. Reisinger …
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Aug 16 2012
Special to the PRESS Season 8 of the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema concludes this Friday, Aug. 17, with the blockbuster super-hit “Captain America”. “Captain America” revolves around a brave, yet mild-mannered young soldier, Steve Rogers, who volunteers to undergo a series of experiments for a US Army super soldier program. The military succeeds in transforming him …
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Aug 16 2012
Special to the PRESS The Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter is hosting its second Movie & Washers Night of the summer, this time featuring the surfing classic, “Five Summer Stories”. The event will take place at South Padre Island’s beautiful Casa Mariposa Guesthouse, located at 112 W.Corral, on Sunday, Aug. 19. The viewing will be …
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Aug 13 2012
3rd Place – Junior Bay, 7 yrs & under Ty Tyler, Laguna Vista, 29.60# 2nd Place – Junior Bay, 7 yrs & under Wyatt T. Bode, Laguna Vista, 36.30# 1st Place – Junior Bay, 7 yrs & under Hunter E. Wernecke, Rio Hondo, Team Hunter Wernecke, 38.45# 3rd Place – Junior Bay, 8-12 yrs. Grant …
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Aug 13 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The Ladies Kingfish Tournament came to a close Sunday at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce President Roxanne Grenzel said it was a great weekend for fishing, reporting that over 7,416 inches of fish were brought into the dock. A total of …
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