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 …
June 2011 archive
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Jun 30 2011
Freedom Beach Fest comes to SPI
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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Jun 30 2011
Worst is over with Tropical Storm Arlene
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com According to Tim Speece of the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Brownsville, the worst is over from Tropical Storm Arlene in the Valley. “[Thursday] was the worst day, so there will be a gradual improvement over the next few days,” Speece said in regards to the heavy …
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Jun 30 2011
PI, LV reach boundary agreement
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The dispute between Laguna Vista and Port Isabel over several blocks of unincorporated Laguna Heights land, and which entity will have legal rights to exercise authority in the area, has been resolved. Laguna Vista officials have agreed to neighboring Port Isabel’s wishes in establishing Roy Avenue as the …
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Jun 30 2011
LV eyes new ethics board
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A plan to create a Board of Ethics with stringent investigative powers in Laguna Vista is being considered here by the Town Council. Under its recently adopted Home Rule Charter, the Council “shall establish” an independent board of ethics to investigate and issue advisory opinions regarding any possible …
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Jun 30 2011
Warrior Angels: Polsky’s Gym seeks out boxing talent
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Staff Writer editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Larry Polsky, Ricardo Rosales and Eri Hernandez all have something in common—they are looking for talent to take to the big leagues in boxing. Polsky’s Pure Platinum Boxing Gym is what owner Polsky calls an equal opportunity gym. Open to …
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Jun 30 2011
Beach clean-up slated after July 4
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS On July 5, Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter will be holding the Morning after Beach Cleanup at Isla Blanca Park to start off the summer of beach litter awareness. The group will be meeting at the DJ Lerma Pavilion at 9 a.m. and volunteers are encouraged to attend. …
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Jun 30 2011
Cafe Kranzler celebrates one-year anniversary
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the PRESS Cafe Krannzler celebrated its one-year anniversary on June 21 by hosting a mixer open to the public. Over 25 locals came to the event to help celebrate and enjoy the wonderful food. Many of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce members who were present for the opening …
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Jun 30 2011
Barker pitches well in All-Star game
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Rio Grande Valley Baseball Coaches Association East-West All Start game was played last Saturday in La Joya. Recent and former Tarpon pitcher/outfielder Bobby Barker was the only Port Isabel player to be selected for the game and, as it turned out, played both positions. It was the …
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Jun 28 2011
Salinas named to All-District softball team
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Freshman pitching ace Daniela Salinas was recently named to the first team of the All District 32-3A Softball Team. The Lady Tarpons finished in second place in this year’s District 32-3A final standings and made the playoffs for the first time since 2002. In fact the team’s won-loss …
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