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BEACH BAR BEAT: Arturo

What is your name?  Arturo Rinza Where are you from? Córdoba, Mexico How long have you been bartending? Seven years Why do you like bartending here at Pelican Station? It’s in Port Isabel and I have lots of friends here. What sports are you into? Pool What is your favorite dish at Pelican Station? The …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Antonio

What is your name? Antonio Chavez   Where are you from? Los Fresnos  How long have you been bartending? Three years Why do you like working at Pier 19? Best deal on the island. I consider it to one of the best restaurants on the island and I make money here.  What sports are you …

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BEACH BAR BEAT ft. Tyler

What is your name? Tyler Hill Where are you from? Rio Hondo How long have you been bartending? About five years. Why do you like working at Parrot Eyes? The atmosphere and the people. It’s a really cool work environment. What sports are you into? Everything: baseball, football, surfing, NASCAR and Ultimate Fighting Championship. What …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Ginny

What is your name? Ginny Bratt Where are you from? Tulsa, Okla. How long have you been bartending? I’ve been bartending 35 years. Why do you like working at Jake’s Bar & Grill? The staff is real nice and we have good food. What sports are you into? Football and futbol. What are good dishes …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Josh

What is your name? Josh Moody Where are you from? Dallas but I’ve lived on South Padre Island eight years. I’m almost a local. How long have you been bartending? Twelve years. Why do you like working at Laguna Bob’s? It’s the center of the universe and I enjoy being in the center of the …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Abel

What is your name? Abel Saldivar Where are you from? Brownsville How long have you been bartending? Over 8 years Why do you like working at Senor Donkey? The atmosphere is fun and laid back. My co-workers and managers are great . What sports are you into? Basketball, football, golf and mixed martial arts. I …

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Memorial Day event to honor area veterans

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Laguna Vista community will observe Memorial Day on Monday to commemorate the men and women in the US military who gave their lives in defense of their country, and to honor all veterans who have served. In what has become an annual event, the “Always Honor, Never …

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Public invited to MMA graduation parade

Special to the Parade Marine Military Academy will hold its 47th Annual Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. in the Colonel Philip J. Yeckel Memorial Auditorium. The guest speaker for the graduation ceremony will be Jason Gillman, Class of 1988. Gillman is the executive vice president of the Gillman Companies. The Class …

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MMA to host Iwo Jima parade Feb. 19

Special to the Parade Marine Military Academy (MMA) will host its annual Iwo Jima Parade on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. on the MMA Parade Grounds. Open to the public, this event is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice made by The Greatest Generation to preserve freedom around the world. There will be …

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EDITOR’S NOTE: On Our Cover – The Big Dawg

By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com When I was first asked to take the helm of the Port Isabel-South Padre Press and the South Padre Parade, I agreed to do so under one condition – that this institution’s longtime sales director, Matt Thornton, accept promotion to general manager. I had admired Matt for several …

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