LaRoche Family Roots Highlighted in Anniversary Feature
Frances L Pechacek thanks the Press for a LaRoche ancestry article and lists numerous relatives and connections in Brownsville and Texas. She clarifies none of the LaRoche family members contributed to the print while praising contributors to the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances LaRoche Pechacek
J.A. Hockaday
Frank LaRoche
Katie
LaRoche
Timoteo Solis
Antonio Valente
Spain
Henry Broughton
Jesus Espinoza
Feleciano Parro
Anguel Tamayo
Jacinto Cortez
Theodore Holland
Maggie Holland
Encarnacion Delgado
Esequio Rodriguez
Bernado Perez
Jesus Vega
Juan del Torre
Pasqual Esquitin
Juan Torres
Juan Cantu
Tomasita Cantu
Joe Brown
James Baker
Frank Garriga
Guillermo Solis
Brownsville
Texas
Chris Hess
John Egan
John Simo
Charles D. Crain
Mrs. M. Best
Water Directors Discuss Fees and Plant Evaluations
The board urged raising rates to collect 265000 while noting inequities in tap fees for multi family structures. Engineer Collins proposed studies on sewer plants and long range water plans, cost around 13500 and 5000 respectively, with grant possibilities explored. New officers were sworn in, audits approved, and merit raises debated amid workshop planned on budgets and wages. The VA noted high GI Bill training participation by Vietnam Era veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Leo Sanders
Sanders
Tye F. Collins
Water District
Collins
Faustino Camacho Jr
Richard E. Moore
Martin Tower
Ray Ramon
Moore
Camacho
Long, Chilton, Paige and Hardin
South Padre Island
George
Tax Office Board of Equalization
John Armeau
Laguna Vista
Water District Board
Port O'Call
Army Corps of
Csteen
Armeau
Island Receives Mention on ABC Network
South Padre Island gained national exposure on Good Morning America on Friday April 14 per Chamber of Commerce President Arnold Samuelson. Weather anchor John Coleman cited Texas as the lone bright spot amid poor weather and suggested a Texas travel loop ending at South Padre Island. Samuelson credited outreach with Coleman including fruit gifts from local growers and a plaque for Queen Isabella Days 1978, hoping for his attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
ABC
Chamber of Commerce
Arnold Samuelson
John Coleman
Good Morning America
Texas
Dallas
del Rio
Alpine
Samuelson
Coleman
Fred Petch
Alamo
Matamoros
Braniff Airlines
Port Isabel Police Probe Cafeteria Break-In at High School
Port Isabel Police identify a weekend break-in at Port Isabel High School Cafeteria with frozen food taken. Juvenile suspects and pried entry cited. Police and school officials seek community tips as district works to curb vandalism across campuses. The same issue accompanies a Friday April 21 talent show at Derry School Auditorium with admission set at 50 cents for students and 1 dollar for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Laura Ochoa
Lorenzo Rosales
Derry School
Christian School Honor Roll Released
Resurrection Christian School lists third quarter honor roll standings per Pastor John Mikul. A honor roll includes Candi Carter Angela Mikul and Feith Mikul. B honor roll features Tonya Metzger and Michelle Villarreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Resurrection Christian School
John Mikul
Candi Carter
Angela Mikul
Feith Mikul
Tonya Metzger
Michelle Villarreal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frances L. Pechacek
Fran Firth
Quirino Martinez
Jimmie Lee Hockaday
Art Galvan
South Padre
Steve M. Elam
Ben Rushing
Martha McClain
Garcia Street
P.O
Cameron County
Worth
Pico Hardware
Padre Island
Padre South Hotel
Board of Directors
Port Road
Island
ABC Network
Christian School
Bud Emmons
Justice of the Peace
Laguna Heights
Laguna Vista & So
Dorothy E. Emmons
Frymire Services
OLD Fashion Breakfast
Hope Shop Virgen’s Grocery
Isabel's Cafe
Roy's Food Mart
White Sands Motel
Fisherman's Cafe
Circle Drive Inn
Maverick
Lighthouse Grocery Yacht Hotel
Mata’s Grocery & Market
M & M Seafood Market
Marchan Seafood Restaurant
Ye Olde Seaside Tavern
Solth Padre Island
Queen Isabella Fishing Pier
Holiday Inn
el Padre
Sea Island Hilton
Sandy Retreat
Miramar
Polly's Cafe
Hop N Shop Grocery
Surf Motel
Donut Hole
Wiley's Marina
Sand Castle
Bahia Mar Hotel
Tiki Hotel
Sea Ranch Cafe & Grocery
Ocean Palm Center
Petty
B & C Market
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