Nov 13 2012
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The 2012 volleyball playoffs have come to an end for the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons. In San Antonio on Friday evening they were overwhelmed in straight sets by La Grange, 7-25, 10-25, 8-25. La Grange came in as District 26-3A champion and the No. 2-ranked Class 3A team …
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Nov 08 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com From a young girl raised on both sides of the border, to a mom, model/promoter, and even Army soldier, Jessica Guerra could have never imagined that her life would take the twists and turns that it has. In fact a number of aspects about this 24-year-old’s life both …
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Nov 08 2012
Special to the PRESS HARLINGEN — San Antonio, here comes Big Blue! Port Isabel volleyball history was made Tuesday night at Harlingen High School when the Lady Tarpons swept Lyford 25-20, 25-22 and 25-22 in their Class 3A regional quarterfinal playoff match. The Lady Tarpons improved to 25-14 on the season and will now head …
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Nov 08 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District, along with the other 1,264 districts across the state, has experienced significant budget cuts this year. “We’re operating in the neighborhood of half a million dollars less than before,” said PIISD Superintendent of Schools Lisa Garcia. Lawmakers in the State of …
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Nov 08 2012
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials will honor the community’s patriots in a Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at the new Veterans Park on FM 510. The public is invited to attend. South Padre Island Mayor Bob Pinkerton, a Vietnam War veteran, will serve as keynote …
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Nov 07 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The unofficial vote count has been tallied for this election cycle and there will be a few changes to some governing bodies in the Laguna Madre area and the rest of Cameron County. On South Padre Island, leading in the race for City Council Place 2 is Alex Avalos with …
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Nov 05 2012
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Election Day is tomorrow and is the communities’ last chance to cast its vote for United States president, municipalities and boards for this election cycle. Voters did not have to vote in the primary election in order to qualify to vote in the general election. Running for U.S. Congress District …
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Nov 05 2012
Above – Seen are the 19th Annual Shrimp Cook-Off winners. Taking first in the Amateur Division was Team Ramrods; second went to Delicias Express and third was secured by the VFW. In the Professional Division, first was earned by PadreRitaGrill, second was won by Sao Paulo’s and garnering third was Dirty Al’s at Pelican Station. …
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Nov 05 2012
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons got back to playing Tarpon football last Friday night at Rio Hondo. After a slow first half, in which the score was tied at seven most of the way, Port Isabel scored four touchdowns after intermission, while holding the Bobcats scoreless, and won the …
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Nov 05 2012
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team defeated Hondo in five sets in an area playoff match at West Oso in Corpus Christi Thursday night. They now advance to play Lyford for the right to go on to the regional tournament. The Lyford match is scheduled on Tuesday, …
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