Scout honored at dinner

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By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Laguna Vista local James Taylor received the prestigious Eagle Scout badge, the highest honor given by the Boy Scouts of America. Family and friends filled the Los Fresnos community center Sunday afternoon to see Taylor receive his badge. Port Isabel Mayor Joe Vega also awarded Taylor with a …

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The Parade continues Fourth of July fun!

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Dear Readers, Fourth of July fun continues this week with more events slated in observance of the nation’s independence. In fact, the IndepenDANCE pool party is slated this Saturday. Also, after having to cancel Saturday’s ResacaFest due to inclement weather conditions, the event that celebrates the “spirit of America” has been rescheduled to July 14. …

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An Independence Day Love Story

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By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Like many people her age, Linda Marin is never far from her mobile phone. As the device’s batteries wane, there’s a slight sense of panic in her voice. “I need my phone,” she says as her eyes grow wide. Luckily, there was a charger for another phone in …

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Team helps raise money for vets

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The 12 U Lady Tarpons along with VFW post 8791 collected money for local disabled veterans outside of Walmart on Wednesday. Irene Camacho, Post Commander, said they exchanged red poppies for contributions to assist veterans. She said hospitalized veterans who make the flowers are able to earn a …

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Mayor unveils Purple Heart Trail

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The unveiling Purple Heart Memorial Trail sign was Tuesday, July 3 at the 400 block of Padre Boulevard. South Padre Island Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. unveiled the sign, which extends the Purple Heart Trail to the City of South Padre Island. In a legislative session, a bill …

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Lady Kingfish set for Aug.

Special to the PRESS The 31st Annual South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Ladies Kingfish Tournament will be held August 10-12, and the committee is expecting a record number of anglers to sign up for this year’s tournament. The tournament is divided into two divisions, Bay and Offshore. Anglers fishing in the Bay Division will …

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Luncheon to feature SpaceX liasion

Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Business Services Education and Training Committee announced that Alma Walzer, Government Liaison to SpaceX, has agreed to be the guest speaker at the next Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, July 12, at Sea Ranch Restaurant. Walzer serves as the Government Liaison for …

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City combats mosquitoes

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Recent rains may have brought much needed water, but with that water generally comes higher numbers of mosquitoes. Officials in South Padre Island and Laguna Vista have reported some mosquito problems. Port Isabel officials said they have not received in complaints. Victor Baldovinos, environmental health director for SPI, …

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El Paseo names contest winner

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The El Paseo Arts Foundation held an Art Contest for local artists. Janét Kanaepp was chosen as the contest winner. She said she has been painting since childhood and has taught art in different military bases throughout Europe. “I was really shocked and surprised that I was chosen …

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Wine Tasting

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