Sep 11 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The cities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island experienced an increase in sales tax receipts collected in the month of July. According to data reported by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which tracks and reports sales tax information two months prior, Port Isabel reported a 2.77 percent rise …
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Sep 11 2014
By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Juan Baldovinos speaks of his wife, Brenda, in the present tense. And why wouldn’t he? Her spirit can be felt throughout the business she established; in its walls, in this community, within the members of her family and the children – some of whom are now young …
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Sep 11 2014
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team played their final non-district match Tuesday evening at Tarpon Fieldhouse. They came out on top against Brownsville Porter, winning with scores of 25-23, 25-8, 22-25 and 25-18. According to head coach Julie Breedlove, there are things that need to be attended …
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Sep 11 2014
Date: Every Monday to Friday Time: 8 to 9 a.m. Event: Walking Club Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel Admission: Free More Info: (956) 266-2231 Date: Every Monday to Friday Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Event: 30 min Walking and 30 min Exercise Class Where: Bajareno Park, Laguna Heights More Info: (956) 266-2231 Date: …
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Sep 11 2014
Date: Sept. 13 (Second Saturday of Each Month) Time: 9 a.m. Event: RGV Bikers for Christ Regular Meeting Where: Christ’s Harbor Church, 1441 Santa Isabel Blvd. Laguna Vista More Info: (956) 943-5595 Date: Sept. 13 Time: 5 to 11 p.m. Event: Pachanga in the Park Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel More Info: (956) 943-7602 …
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Sep 12 2013
BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Lady Tarpons volleyball team won its fifth straight match last Friday afternoon at Tarpon Gym, winning against Lyford in straight sets, 25-22, 25-22, 25-20. The team had an open date this past Tuesday and will next take the court this Saturday (Sept. 14) when the Lady Falcons …
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Jul 29 2013
PRESS Staff Report A power outage in the Port Isabel and South Padre Island area has affected as many as 3,000 people, said Frank Espinoza of American Electric Power. Espinoza said the technicians are working on restoring power by sections. Espinoza said the outage occurred as a result of an equipment failure at an AEP …
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Jul 03 2013
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former Olympian Peter Caceres this week will lead a team of nine taekwondo students to compete in the National Championship in Chicago, Ill. The team members, who study at the Olympian Taekwondo Academy on Maxan Street, range in age from 7 to 65 years old and will fight …
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Jun 07 2013
The Lighthouse Establishment Cinema has announced its 2013 movie schedule, including some of the most popular animated features in recent years. The schedule is as follows: June 7 – Madagascar III; June 14 – Rise of the Guardians; June 21 – The Amazing Spiderman; June 28 – Paranorman; July 5 – The Lorax; June 12 …
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Jun 06 2013
Special to the PRESS Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing tournament—the Texas International Fishing Tournament. Founded by Doc J.A. Hockaday in 1933, the tournament was designed to tell the story of phenomenal fishing in …
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