Feb 17 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. A tense situation is now far from resolved as the City of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Humane Society are locked in a struggle for control over the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter. A lease that had expired, several complaints from citizens, past and present board members and other …
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Feb 17 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Fish numbering in the thousands washed up along the Fingers Area at Port Isabel this past weekend as a result of the freezing temperatures that hit the area last week. Director of Public Works for Port Isabel Baldi Alaniz said his crews were on hand early Monday morning with a …
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Feb 17 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce held their first annual Winter Texan Fishing Tournament this week on Tuesday. Several people showed up and brought in a variety of fish during the day. “Everyone had a blast,” said Chamber President Roxane Guenzel, “the fish were being a little temperamental but …
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Feb 17 2011
Special to the PRESS The realization of a dream come true came to fruition as 12 members of the Derry Elementary dance team “The Derry Dolls” traveled to Disney World to participate at the University Dance Alliance National Competition. The competition, which is affiliated with the National Dance Alliance, was held February 5, in Orlando, …
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Feb 12 2011
South Padre Island residents were shocked to find a neighbor’s home ablaze just past 3 p.m. Saturday. That’s when authorities were notified that a home on 5903 Tropical Drive was on fire. A preliminary investigation showed that the cause may have stemmed from the home’s chimney, which was recently used by the homeowners during cold nights. The west side of the home, where the chimney was located, was devastated in the blaze. The fire also took the life of the family pet. One neighbor said that in his 30 years living in this area of the Island, this is the most devastating residential fire he’s seen. The home is believed to be owned by local real estate business owner Mickey Furcron. (Staff photos by Amanda Armstrong, Joe R. Bowling, Jr., and Ray Quiroga)
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Feb 12 2011
Breaking News: No injuries reported in SPI house fire, family pet killed By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The middle of a beautiful Saturday afternoon was disrupted on South Padre Island as a second story fire swept through a residential home, believed to be owned by local real estate business …
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Feb 10 2011
FRONT (L-R): Ralynn Alcocer, Katherine Spurgeon, Carolina Perez, Shelly Campos and Kimberly Ceballos. BACK (L-R): Jasmine Cisneros, Gabriela Gonzalez, Erica Krzywonski, Nadia Perales, Laura Perez, Risa Garcia and Angelica Cantu. (Courtesy Photo) Tweet
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Feb 10 2011
The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), a department of ACT, Inc., recognized Point Isabel ISD for having Port Isabel Junior High School make the 2010 NCEA Higher Performing Schools List. The Higher Performing Schools (formerly known as Just for Kids Schools) are identified by two measures: consistent improvement in student achievement from previous years …
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Feb 10 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. For a second time an ordinance came before the Board of Commissioners in Port Isabel and still no clear decision on whether it shall pass or fail. Members of the community showed up that were both for and against a proposed ordinance regulating parking of motor vehicles within the R-1A …
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Feb 10 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Tuesday night during the Port Isabel City Commission Meeting four officers were recognized for their efforts as Chief Gualberto Gonzalez handed out awards to Cesar Garcia, Sergeant Javier Vivero, Monica Garza and David Martinez. Each of the four were recognized for doing their part to assist in the daily operations …
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