Oct 10 2011
Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Tony Yzaguirre, Jr., Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector, announced that approximately 205,696 tax statements for tax year 2011 were mailed to property owners Friday, Sept. 30 for personal property and real estate accounts. Cameron County collects taxes for a total of 31 taxing jurisdictions. The 2011 levy for all …
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Oct 10 2011
By GLENDA STAFFORD Special to the PRESS Rabies and Micro- Chipping Clinic This update is going to focus on the rabies clinic which will be at the Port Isabel Animal Clinic on Oct. 15. The clinic is located at 407 E. Maxan St. The rabies clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. …
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Oct 07 2011
By LAUREN N. LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the history, culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under …
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Oct 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A father and daughter were arrested on Saturday and charged with disorderly conduct for shooting high-powered guns on the north end of the Island. According to an official report, at approximately 7 p.m., a Cameron County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable was patrolling Park Road 100 North of Beach Access …
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Oct 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Contrary to some concerns, Port Isabel City Manager Edward Meza said the community center is not going to be turned into a homeless shelter. The concern arose when the city council approved construction on the center for new shower units. Some citizens were concerned that people would have constant …
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Oct 07 2011
PRESS Staff Report The Port Isabel Merchants Association has scheduled a Street Fair for Saturday, Oct. 8, as part of their October “Fall for Port Isabel” campaign. To see this story in print, pick up a copy of the Oct. 3 edition of the Port Isabel South Padre Press or check out our E-edition by clicking here.
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Oct 07 2011
By JIM FOSTER Special to the PRESS How many times have you said, “This summer we will do some camping?” Well, it’s October, and the camping gear is still in the garage. The heat and dry weather may be an excuse, however, fall is hear and the temperatures are falling, so let’s dust off the …
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Oct 07 2011
By MARGE JACOBS Special to the PRESS October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Many of us spent this past weekend in activities that dealt with National Breast Cancer Awareness, increasing public knowledge about the disease, and celebrating with those who have become “survivors.” It always amazes this writer to see the turnout from people …
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Oct 07 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons will welcome the Zapata Hawks to Tarpon Stadium this Friday night for the much anticipated District 32-3A opener for both teams. This is the game that starts the “real season,” five weeks that will determine who will make the playoffs and who will not. …
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Oct 07 2011
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team defeated Grulla-Rio Grande City on the road Tuesday night in four games. The win keeps PI alone in second place in the District 32-3A standings. “We should have won in three games,” Head Coach George Hamilton said. “We just didn’t come …
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