Tag: Special Olympics

BISD holds regional Special Olympics meet

By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Students from Port Isabel High School, Port Isabel Junior High School and hundreds of other secondary special-needs student athletes across the Valley participated in the Special Olympics 2015 Regional Competition this past Friday at Sams Memorial Stadium in Brownsville. The event, hosted annually by the Brownsville Independent School …

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Polar Plunge benefit held for Special Olympics

By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com February 5, 2015 Brave participants endured the frigid coastal waters for a commendable cause, as the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge was held at Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill this past Saturday. Proceeds from the event support Special Olympics Texas athletes. Participants were encouraged to wear whimsical costumes; one group …

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