Special to the PRESS Due to the threat of inclement weather this past Saturday, the Second Annual Pachanga at the Park was rescheduled for Sept. 22. The place and times remain the same, 4 p.m. – midnight at Washington Park located on Jefferson Street in Port Isabel. The idea of having a “Pachanga in the …
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Sep 17 2012
Laguna Vista voluntary plastic bag ban in effect
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A voluntary plastic bag ban is in effect for businesses in Laguna Vista through the end of 2012, when the ban will become mandatory. Following the recommendations of the Town’s Environmental Committee, the ban chiefly affects the only retail shop here, the Stripes Convenience Store at the intersection …
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Sep 17 2012
’Kats slip by Tarpons
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS With less than 30 seconds to play in a tie game at Tarpon Stadium last Friday, Port Isabel had a fourth-and-10 at the Raymondville Bearkat 27-yard line. At the snap, the Raymondville defensive front put a heavy rush on the Tarpon quarterback. As he went down he tossed …
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Sep 13 2012
Check out all of this weekend’s events in the Parade!
Dear Readers, Les Dudek in concert, Pachanga in the Park, a couple of Folklorica performances and the beginning of UTB’s Signature Series are just some of the events on tap this weekend. And we’ve got the skinny on all of it! Make sure to check out our Beach Bar Beat contest page, where you, the …
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Sep 13 2012
Experience Les Dudek in Concert
Special to the Parade Music legend Les Dudek will be in concert Saturday at the South Padre Island Hilton Garden Inn. Dudek, whose contributions have influenced the history of rock and roll, will be performing at 7 p.m. September 15. His guitar and songwriting skills can be heard on many famous classic multi-platinum records. Such …
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Sep 13 2012
STARTING ANEW: Island opens new firehouse
By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Tuesday, the community gathered for the dedication of the newest city building. The South Padre Island Fire Station 1 opened its doors and remembered servicemen on Patriot Day. Mayor Robert Pinkerton, Jr. said it was at the same location in 1972 that the Echo Firehouse for a volunteer …
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Sep 13 2012
Pachanga in the Park this weekend
Special to the PRESS The public is invited to celebrate Dies Y Seis De Septiembre at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 15, at Washington Park located on Jefferson Street in Port Isabel. The idea of having a “Pachanga in the Park” originated with a meeting by Mayor Joe E. Vega and commissioners about four years ago …
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Sep 13 2012
Volunteers win national award
Special to the PRESS The Texas General Land Office’s Adopt-A-Beach program does more than any other volunteer program in the nation to take care of public lands, according to the U.S. Department of Interior. Adopt-A-Beach will be recognized with the Take Pride in America Award for top corporate-sponsored event Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. It …
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Sep 13 2012
B&G clubs host ‘A Day for Kids’
Special to the PRESS Boys & Girls Clubs of Laguna Madre is gearing up to celebrate “Day for Kids,” (BGC Day for Kids) an annual event highlighting the importance of adults and children spending meaningful time together. This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is asking adults to ‘Pledge to Play’ by spending …
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