Parents to Receive Program Certificates
A total of 46 certificates will be awarded to parents who participated in Bilingual Title VII Program activities. The Viva Program features six English and Spanish tapes on child development, The Minority Child The Chicano Child offers five filmstrips for Mexican American family understanding, and Por trait of a Teenager provides five filmstrips on teen understanding. Also highlighted are Classroom Mother Volunteer and Materials-Making Mother Volunteer programs with many volunteers listed.
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Linda Martinez
Judy
Local Lions Win Eye Bank Award in McAllen Convention
Warren Young, president elect of the Port Isabel-South Padre Lions Club, received a Certificate of Appreciation for supporting the Lions Eye Bank of South Texas after the District 2-A3 convention in McAllen May 19 21. The Eye Bank aided 42 corneal transplant operations in South Texas and 300 statewide. Officers were elected for the district and local club, including District Governor Sam Martin and Lt Governor Jimmy Steele, with July installations planned.
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Warren Young
Port Isabel
South Padre
Lions Club
McAllen
Lions Eye Bank of
South Texas
Eye Bank
Young
South
Texas
McAllen Lions Clubs
Sam Martin
Orange Grove
Jimmy Steele
Barwns
John Moreno
Ham Miller
Tailtwister
Summer Reading Club Slated in Laguna Vista
Laguna Vista Public Library opens registration for a Summer Reading Club on Tuesday June 6 for children up to age 12. The program invites young readers to explore books and materials at the library, with themed bookmarks reading Come to Chimera.
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Laguna Vista Public Library
Fernandez St
Laguna Vista
Port Isabel City Commission Approves Several Rereads and Allocations
Port Isabel City Commission discussed designating jet extensions and right of way on property between Washington and Jefferson Streets, with no action taken. Two ordinances setting 25 per for rezoning requests and docking fees were approved, though not on the agenda, and re readings were requested. Police late crime report and missing files noted. Change order for gasoline pumps at the Maintenance Building approved, fence bids invited, funded by Revenue Sharing. Ambulance compensation study underway, street light project canceled, Little League equipment funding authorized, resignations accepted and replacements to be sought.
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Washington
Jefferson Streets
Nortin Colvin Jr
Colvin
Police
Pete Nunez
Texas Department of Public Safety
Balli and Associates
Old City Hall
Chuck Burton
Port Isabel
City — Commission
Palmira Ochoa
Erasmo Martinez Jr
Slain Patrolman Transfered To Valley Hospital
A Brownsville patrolman died en route to Valley Community Hospital after a slug struck him in the chest, tearing arteries and exiting his back. Turner's death drew aid from South Padre Island Police and Cameron County Sheriff’s Department at the scene. He had eight months with Port Isabel Police and planned to resign to start a security service. previously with South Padre Island and Mission police. He is survived by his wife Mabel Chavez Turner and two sons, Derrick and Billy Joe, plus parents, a brother and a sister. Funeral services are set Friday with a 10 am service in town and a 2 pm service at Virgil Wilson Funeral Home in McAllen, followed by interment at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sharyland. Pallbearers include Port Isabel officials. The next City Commission meeting is Monday at 7:30 pm.
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Valley Community Hospital
Brownsville
Turner
Erblich
South Padre Island
Port Isabel
Johnny Joe Zamora
Lorenzo Rolsalez
Erasmo Martinez
Joe Flores
Beach policy clash raises Open Beach Act questions
Uribe urged a cautious approach balancing environmental protection with continued development on Texas beaches. He emphasized tourism as a major economic asset and noted unemployment in South Texas. He planned to attend the Senate Interim Hearing on Texas Beaches in South Padre Island on June 9, led by Senator Jack Ogg of Dallas.
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Attorney General's Office
Uribe
Texas
Senate
Jack Ogg
Dallas
South Padre Island
Port Isabel High to Hold 1978 Graduation Tonight
The 108 member Port Isabel senior class will graduate at 8 PM in Tarpon High Stadium. Valedictorian Deede Zimmerman and salutatorian Mari Rock will present a dialogue instead of traditional addresses. Superintendent Martin Pena and School Board president Calvin Byrd will distribute diplomas.
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Port Isabel
Lopez charged with reckless damage fined by Port Isabel court
The Port Isabel South Padre Press issued a correction for May 18 reporting an error. Reynaldo Reyes Lopez faced charges of reckless damage and was fined $200 plus $834.18 in damages ordered by Municipal Court Judge Eliseo B. Vega. The paper notes the May 18 report overstated the fine as $884.18.
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Reynaldo Reyes Lopez
Eliseo B. Vega
Port Isabel - South Padre
Lopez
County Officials Back Los Indios International Bridge Move
Cameron County Commissioners Court approved a resolution supporting the Los Indios international bridge, with Mexico City negotiations to resume once updated resolutions and feasibility materials are provided. County Judge Ray Ramon and Brownsville Commissioner Mike Cortinas signed after debate, Ramon wary of potential cost rise.
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Los Indios
Cameron County Commissioners Court
Mexico City
San Benito
Area Youth Receive Honors at Spring Commencement
Kingsville Texas A&I University awarded diplomas to students from 79 Texas towns six other states and 11 nations. President Duane M Leach conferred 251 bachelor's degrees 118 master's and 5 doctorates plus 37 diplomas in Steinke Physical Education Center on Friday May 12. Maria Magdalena Garcia received her MA degree amid the ceremony. May is High Blood Pressure awareness urged by County Extension Agent Mrs Mary Burkhalter to have blood pressure checked.
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Kingsville
Texas
Texas A&i University
Duane M. Leach
Steinke Physical Education Center
Maria Magdalena Garcia
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Esther Zamora
Garriga Elementary School
Janet Martinez
Alta Camacho
Cristy Delgado
Gloria Cavazos
John Borders
Isaac Cantu
Frances Galvan
Becky Tower
Rogelio Ramirez
Manuel Galvia
Wesley Parks
Roy Hanks
Mike Salazar
Jerry Ramirez
Irma Sanchez
Leticia Salazar
Jennifer Mack
Rachael Garza
Hector Martinez
Zamora
Jesusa Burch
Gerardo Rosalez
Wilbur Bodden
Gilbert Soliz
Maria Rodriguez
Martin Flores
Beto Vega
Ramon Puente
Lisa Ebanks
Ville
Tommy Harris
Crippled Children’s
Kerrville
Club
Pirate Ship
Island Bank
FDIC
P.O. Box
Donut Hole Restaurant
OLD Fashion Breakfast
PRESS
Ramon
Mexico
Mary Burkhalter
Nice
Brazos
Santiago Pass
Samos
Highat
Steve M. Elem
Marthe
Lata News
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Temas Co
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Ming
Ming Auto Beauty
Valley Ming
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