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Lady Tarps to host ‘Volley at the Beach’ tourney

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team is hosting a 24-team tournament this weekend, starting this Thursday (Aug. 21). The same format used in last weekend’s McAllen tournament will be used: pool play on Thursday and Friday followed by bracket play on Saturday. To read the rest of this story, …

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Seawall planned for The Fingers

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Public Improvement District No. 1 (PID) Board on Tuesday discussed plans to build a seawall in The Fingers area to help spur development of the waterfront properties. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by clicking here or call the news …

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Rash of thefts reported in The Fingers

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Last week, Port Isabel residents Todd Casey and Russell Robinson, both area fishing boat captains, became the most recent victims of a rash of boat-related thefts that have been reported in The Fingers area of Port Isabel. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre …

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THE RUNS (RGV RUN/WALK, BYCYCLE & OBSTACLE EVENTS)

Date: Every Weds & Fri Time: 2- 3 p.m. Event: Zumba Classes Sponsored by the City of San Benito Where: 210 E. Heywood, San Benito Admission: Free More Info: (956) 357-4564   Date: Weds (Thru July 30) Time: TBA Event: Brownsville Summer Sundowner Run Series Where: Rotating Locations TBA Admission: $3 per run More Info: …

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THE RUNS: Aug. 28 – Sept. 3

Editor’s Note: “The Runs” is an RGV-centric calendar of run/walk, bicycle and obstacle course events.   Date: Every Mon-Fri Time: 8-9 a.m. Event: Walking Club Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel Admission: Free More Info: (956) 266-2231   Date: Every Mon-Fri Time: 7 – 8 p.m. Event: 30 min Walking & 30 min Exercise Class Where: …

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Seasoned boaters request dredging

BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com No one likes being stuck in the mud, especially when it’s your luxurious sailboat that’s unable to move. A group of concerned boat owners in the Port Isabel Modern Venice area have requested the City of Port Isabel coordinate an immediate dredging, citing that water levels have significantly dropped …

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PI to host 12-team volleyball tournament this weeekend

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons volleyball team will host the “Volley at the Beach” tournament this weekend. Twelve teams will make up the field and the format will again be pool play for the first two days, followed by bracket play on Saturday. To read the rest …

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Hot summer events set for Catholic Church

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS   A busy schedule of activities is underway this summer at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish in Port Isabel. With events ranging from entertainment to principle, the entire Laguna Madre community and seasonal visitors are invited to participate. Vacation Bible School continues for grades first …

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