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Harding’s Tale of the Tarpon [1920]
1920, Point Isabel was described as a sleeping fishing village, had one restaurant that had 13 plates, a coastal resort hotel and some really great fishing. Due to a number of happenings at the Republic National Convention, President-Elect Harding finds himself committed to a post-election trip to Point Isabel for some Tarpon fishing. HEADLINES ENSUED:…
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William Egly, Unsung Hero of the Lower Laguna Madre
In 1895, William Egly transferred from the Lydia Ann (Aransas Pass) to take over the role as Principal Lighthouse Keeper at the Port Isabel Lighthouse. The Egly’s had relatives in the Rio Grande Valley. There is a record of at least one visit in 1893 during which time the Egly’s stayed for several weeks and…
