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Dear Readers, The Howl at the Moon Luau and Beachcombers Art Show are slated this weekend along with a bevvy of other events, including a workshop to be conducted by an actor and musician on how to compose movie scores. We’ve also got you covered on a South Padre Island soccer camp as well as …

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Laguna Madre Art Gallery

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By COLE AVERY South Padre Parade Tucked away by the lighthouse in Port Isabel is a quaint gallery filled with paintings and artwork for every taste. What’s better: it’s all locally created. The Laguna Madre Art Gallery opened in February, filling the void left by the Purple Parrot’s closure. The co-op consists of five board …

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In the Evening

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Runoff election set for Tuesday

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By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Election Day for the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs is Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Several races were left unsettled after the May election, including the race for the newly formed District 34 Congressional District. Other high-profile races include two Democrats’ bid …

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Tarpon fans prep for season

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Football season is almost here. But before the blue and white step under the lights this fall, players and fans alike have to make sure they’re ready for the season. Season tickets go on sale Monday for current season ticket holders. The window to renew your season tickets …

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More charges filed in stabbing

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Special to the PRESS A Spring Break stabbing on the Island continues to bring about charges for the accused. Michael John Rangel received an additional charge of engaging in organized criminal activity and Jimmy Lee Zuniga was charged with aggravated assault and engaging in organized criminal activity. Rangel and Zuniga were arrested in San Antonio. …

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Sandcastle Days revived

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Sandcastle Days looks like it will live to see its 25th birthday after all, thanks in large part to a local business owner. Clayton Brashear, owner of Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, approached the South Padre Island City Council and informed that he will host the event himself. …

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‘Howl at the Moon’ on tap for Saturday

By COLE AVERY Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS The second annual “Howl at the Moon Beach Luau” is scheduled for Saturday, July 28. It’s scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and is taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 7010 Padre Blvd. The event is hosted by the South Padre Island Friends of Animal …

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Art show comes to centre

PRESS Staff Report The 53rd Annual Beachcombers Fine Arts Show is this weekend at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. More than 100 local artists will be selling their works at the event. Artwork available will be watercolors, oils, pastels, acrylics, sculpture and photography. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 …

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Driftwood club cuts ribbon to Haven garden

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS Tuesday, the Driftwood Garden Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Haven garden located at the South Padre Island Golf Course on Torrey Pines Drive. Marne Law, project director, said the site awarded to the Driftwood Garden Club was landscaped with paths, irrigation and palm trees. She …

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