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Now thawed, the time to fertilize and plant is now
Robert Lewis Special to the PRESS Now that we are in the final week of March, we are all over the “shock” of the devastating freeze that affected all plants throughout the entire state of Texas. After...
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Lady Tarpons soccer playoff bound
The Lady Tarpon soccer team after their game against Rio Hondo on Mar. 9, which qualified them for the playoffs. Photo by PI-ISD. By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Lady Tarpon soccer...
View ArticleSPI examining scooter ordinances after ‘reckless’ riding
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Just weeks after their arrival, the future of dockless scooters on South Padre Island is in question. Last Wednesday, South Padre Island City Council...
View ArticleMild water shortage occurring in LMWD
Staff report A mild water shortage is occurring in the Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD), according to a press release from the utility company. On Wednesday, Mar. 10, the LMWD initiated Stage 2...
View ArticlePI business owners can register employees for COVID vaccine
Staff report Port Isabel business owners can now register their staff for COVID-19 vaccines. Up to 10 employees, including owners and managers, over 30-years-old with underlying conditions, can...
View ArticleFoggy SpaceX launch ends in explosion
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com An unusually early launch at SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility ended in flames after the most recent Starship prototype exploded before landing. In its...
View ArticleSPIPD reports: Mar. 22 – Mar. 29
Compiled by Steve Hathcock 2804 RECKLESSLY DAMAGING OR DESTROYING PROPERTY: On March 22, 2021 at approximately 9:13 a.m. officers were dispatched to 130 Padre Boulevard in reference to criminal...
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ABI-SPI moves forward after vehicle destroys storefront
A tow truck operator prepares to remove a car crashed into ABI-SPI’s storefront on Mar. 24. Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Art Business Incubator...
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Crew sailing from Miami to Boca Chica to propose Mars analog to SpaceX
The crew of the schooner Anne. The crew is sailing from Miami to SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility, to propose a Mars analog mission to CEO and founder Elon Musk. Photo courtesy of Soanya Ahmed. By Gaige...
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Three Lady Tarpons Medal at State Meet
By Larry Gage Special to the PRESS Sophia Aguilera, Madelyn Galvan, April Puente, Chelsea Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of PI-ISD. Four Port Isabel Lady Tarpons competed at the Women’s State High School...
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Lopez, Hernandez Medal at State Meet
By Larry Gage Special to the PRESS Jaden Lopez and David Hernandez. Photo courtesy of PI-ISD. Port Isabel High students Jaden Lopez and David Hernandez both brought home medals from the Men’s State...
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WillieDean Bagels brings New York delicacy to SPI
WillieDean Bagels co-owner Ernie Lopez. Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige Davila At WillieDean Bagels, you can find a part of Broadway on Padre. A tray of bagels from WillieDean Bagels. Photo by Ernie...
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Wise’s “Fishing for Photographs” gives a new lens to South Texas angling
From left: Brian Barrera, Cindy Cano, Danno Wise and Ruby Delgado at Wise’s book signing for “Fishing for Photographs.” Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige Davila “I never wanted to be a photographer,”...
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Increased SpaceX activity, debris, concerning activists, officials
Crews recover pieces of SpaceX SN11 after its test launch on Mar. 30. The rocket exploded just before or during impact. Photo by Pedro De La Fuente, @starbasergv. By Gaige Davila...
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Local restaurateur lobbies for law protecting educators from bullying
Caroline Davis, James Overpeck, Jennifer Overpeck, Texas Rep. Philip Cortez, Wanda Longoria (president Northside AFT) and Clarissa Rodriguez at the Texas Capitol building. Courtesy photo. By Gaige...
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End of an era: Manuel’s Restaurant closes permanently after 38 years
Jose “Manuel” Barroso and Frank Barroso outside of the now-closed Manuel’s Restaurant on April 7. Manuel’s closed permanently on April 4. Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige Davila...
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EPA, FWS says SpaceX expansion will adversely affect environment
Boca Chica Beach. Photo by Justin Hundsnurscher. By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Though increasing its test activity, SpaceX has no ground control. Federal agencies are saying SpaceX’s...
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Dune Daze: SPI condo tenants restoring dunes on their own
A sign from the Native Plant Center SPI warns passerby to stay off a dune restoration project at The Florence condominiums on 5550 Gulf Blvd. Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige Davila...
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After a year, Laguna Madre Youth Center reopens
Laguna Madre area city representatives and Laguna Madre Youth Center staff during a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Laguna Madre Youth Center. Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige...
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Loose gravel on Hwy 48, FM 510 damages cars
A sign warning of loose gravel on West Highway 48 near H-E-B in Port Isabel, Texas. Photo by Gaige Davila. By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cars driving to and from Brownsville on...
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