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Football squad starts two-a-day practices

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS   Port Isabel High football practice got underway Monday morning as dozens of prospective Tarpon players checked out equipment and headed out to the practice field adjacent to Tarpon Stadium. As usual, there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air that always comes with the approach …

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Important info on two-a-day practices

Staff Report All volleyball and football players will begin their two-a-day practices on Aug. 5. They are to report to the high school at 7 a.m. All players are expected to have their athletic paperwork ready to be turned if they haven’t already. All athletic paperwork is available online on the Port Isabel High School …

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He went to the ‘Land Down Under’

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS   It’s possible that Isaiah Martinez has never heard the song, “Land Down Under.” Most people will recognize the phrase as the traditional nickname for Australia and the song, by the Australian pop group, Men at Work, made it all the way to No. 1 on the American …

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Hill wows fans in Port Isabel

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill made a special appearance Tuesday night at the Port Isabel High School gym to play against a team sponsored by the Port Isabel Police Department.

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Breedlove picked as new PI volleyball coach

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The new varsity volleyball coach at Port Isabel High is Julie Breedlove, who comes over from an assistant’s job at Los Fresnos High, and is more than ready for the new season to begin. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS. …

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General Rudder to visit Port Isabel on maiden voyage

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The training ship, General Rudder, based out of Texas A&M University Galveston, is set to dock in Port Isabel on Aug. 21 at the Subsea 7 facility. The General Rudder is part of TAMUG’s Texas Maritime Academy and houses 50 cadets and 15 crew members. To read the rest …

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PI 7-on-7 team goes winless at state

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel 7-on-7 football squad was unable to duplicate, or even come close to, the success achieved by last year’s team in the state tournament. In fact they were unable to win a game. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island …

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City to fine gaming establishments

BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Reporter press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Council met Monday to discuss business that was postponed as a result of two previously canceled meetings. Commissioners approved an amendment to city ordinance No. 687 which would provide penalties, not to exceed $500, for gaming establishments. To read the rest of this story, subscribe …

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What a trip

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Hard work, commitment, sacrifice — these words are often spoken by coaches during two-a-day practices or halftime speeches to inspire their teams to victory. But only a champion knows what those words truly mean, a champion like Bethany Martinez. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port …

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PI team heads to Round Rock for state tournament

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel 7-on-7 football team has departed for Round Rock to compete in the state tournament this weekend. The tournament actually began yesterday, Thursday, July 11 and concludes this Friday. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS. Call (956) …

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