Jul 14 2011
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS On July 15, The Friends of the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter will host a fundraiser at Boomerang Bill’s from 7-10 p.m. The event is free to the public. At the event, there will be a raffle for prizes, a howl at the moon contest, music and animals …
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Jul 14 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS With three new parks’ projects proposed for construction in Laguna Vista, Council members voted Tuesday to seek proposals for a financial advisor to help determine if such improvements are indeed feasible. Officials recently received a master plan for improvements to Roloff Park, and for a new walking/jogging trail …
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Jul 14 2011
PRESS Staff Report What could have easily been calamity has turned into a bittersweet success story for the Laguna Madre Humane Society/Isabel Garcia Animal Shelter in Port Isabel. The shelter has been at the center of controversy in recent months which resulted in leadership change at the shelter and the City of Port Isabel taking …
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Jul 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer The economic outlook for the summer is a sunny one baring bad weather, said Dan Quandt, executive director of the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Despite the ups and downs of the economy, Quandt said, “I”m still thinking we are going to have a very good summer.” Visitors …
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Jul 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer On Monday, July 4, a black taxi van was allegedly hijacked by three men in Port Isabel. The taxi driver, Gabriel Hernandez said he had picked up the three suspects at Doubleday Sports Bar and Grill. “The passengers asked the driver to drive to the 500 block of South Shore, …
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Jul 07 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer A new extreme sport is arising throughout the world, and for six years, the Valley has been home to a root system in a movement to bring the sport of casterboarding to the forefront. From June 20 to July 3, TJ O’Rourke, inventor of the Timberwolf Xtreem Casterboard and general …
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Jul 07 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Greater medical attention in the time of emergencies is now being provided in the Town of Laguna Vista, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Fire and Police departments in this community. Seven police and fire department officers have been awarded First Responder status following certification …
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Jul 07 2011
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Lack of a quorum prevented Laguna Vista’s Parks Board recently from formally considering the design and improvements for $1 million worth of various community recreational areas. Summer vacations and other commitments reportedly prevented a majority of the seven-member advisory board from action on the proposal presented by GMS …
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Jun 30 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A stabbing occurred on Saturday, June 25, involving two alleged perpetrators at a bar in Port Isabel. “We had a stabbing at Doubleday’s Sports Bar & Grill on Saturday night around 1:30 a.m. Two suspects are in custody as of this morning one charged with Aggravated Assault, and one …
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Jun 30 2011
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com There will be many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July this year and amongst them is the Freedom Beach Fest at Schlitterbaun Water Park on the Island on Friday, July 1. The celebration features the Eli Young Band, Kevin Fowler and Band of Heathens. Doors will open at …
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