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Carbon capture research begins at largest artificial reef in Texas
Special to the PRESS Friends of RGV Reef is trying something never done before, that could change the fight against climate change, and it is happening right off South Padre Island. Friends of RGV...
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It is time to fall back
By R. Lewis The month of Oct. is winding down, with only a few days left in the month. Next weekend is the time to fall back and set our clocks back one hour. This week would be a good time to...
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Moments in Time
Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. A NEW...
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Port Isabel runs over La Grulla
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 28, the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road to take on the La Grulla Gators in a 16-4A district matchup. In their previous...
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Laguna Vista Police Department honor fallen comrade
By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS Point Isabel Independent School District recently held their Parents Night event, honoring their students and those students’ parents. Amongst the festivities was a...
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POLICE BLOTTER
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE: On Oct. 24, 2022, at approximately 05:57 hours, South Padre Island police officers responded to the 100 Block of East Swordfish, in reference to a burglary. A window on the entrance...
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PI-ISD band advances to state competition
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Oct. 29, the Port Isabel Mighty Silver Tarpon Band competed in the 2022 Area E Marching Contest held in Calallen, Tx. The area...
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SPI Council hosts golf cart workshop
By SHELDON MOORE Special to the PRESS Buisness owners may see a rise in annual commercial fees. On Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, the South Padre Island City Council met with business owners and residents...
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Community leads way in forming Public Health Nursing Association
By Rene Torres As World War I came to an end, the American Red Cross, just as today, saw a need for nurses in our region. To meet this need, Brownsville led the way in forming the first Public...
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City of Port Isabel announces parade
Special to the PRESS Saturday, Dec. 3, from 6 -7 p.m., the City of Port Isabel will kick off the 2022 holiday season with their 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Holiday...
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Chefs compete in shrimp cook-off
By KRIEG KOHL Special to the PRESS Nov. 5 saw the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce host its annual shrimp cook-off. Held in the Sutherlands parking lot, dozens of restaurants, stores and even a high...
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SPI Chamber hears from New Decade LNG
By SHELDON MOORE Special to the PRESS On Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022 New Decade LNG was invited to address the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s monthly board meeting. A quorum of board...
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Mural complete after last year’s rejection
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com An artistic message of support has been completed on Padre Boulevard, in perfect timing to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Dec....
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The Whites of Texas embark on charitable adventure with Sea Turtle Inc.
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Two South Padre Island staples, Sea Turtle Inc. and The Whites of Texas, are coming together to form a partnership that will benefit sea turtles...
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Hundreds flock to birding center to witness first-ever Texas record
Special to the PRESS More than 500 birders from all over the country and world flocked to the 29th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival held last week, Nov. 9 -13 in Harlingen, Texas. Although...
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Busy LV council meeting addresses multiple issues
By SHELDON MOORE Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista is seeing a shift in those who are filling certain city positions and is also looking into ways to improve its public library. The Laguna Vista Town...
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SPI City Council hands out awards
By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS Dec. 7 saw the South Padre Island City Council hold its regularly scheduled meeting. Beginning with the administration of oaths to the newly elected officials, the...
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Relighting dedication of PI lighthouse draws large crowd
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Vehicles parked for blocks and blocks, maybe a half mile deep, lining Queen Isabella Blvd. on Hwy. 100 and the neighborhood surrounding Port Isabel’s...
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Salty Santa holiday event slated for Saturday
By AARIN HARTWELL Special to the PRESS The second annual Salty Santa will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 at Barry’s Beach Bar on South Padre Island. The event is the third event of the Holiday Surf Series...
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