County, town to collaborate on Bahia Grande Visitors Center
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS What could develop into a world renowned, ecology-oriented visitors’ center in Laguna Vista was proposed here Tuesday by Cameron County Commissioner David Garza....
View ArticleCity increases ambulance fees
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Ambulance fees will go up by $200 for services provided by the Port Isabel EMS department. The fee hike came after the City...
View ArticlePARTY TIME: Famed ‘Texas Week’ kicks off this weekend
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A mild winter has led to a mild spring, which is good news for the throngs of Spring Breakers who will descend on South...
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B&G Club hosts open house
By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS March 7-12 was National Boys & Girls Club Week, with nearly 4,000 clubs throughout the United States holding celebrations in honor of their organization. As...
View ArticleEaster schedule set at OLSS
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church will observe Holy Week with a focus on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, March 24-27. On Holy...
View ArticleCounty green lights TIRZ revisions
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Cameron County Commissioner Sofia Benavidez joined SPI City Council members as part of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board for their meeting Monday...
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In Memoriam: Water District remembers beloved employee
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre Water District recognized former custodian Lupe Salinas by presenting a plaque in her honor to members of...
View ArticleChambers removed from ballot
By PETE BANDA Special to the PRESS reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two months ago, former Indian Lake Police Chief John Chambers was found guilty on 14 charges of tampering with government records. He was...
View ArticleMayor: 2nd Causeway will impact town
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS With construction of the new causeway to South Padre Island expected to commence within the next two years and completion projected within the next five to six...
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Texas Week: City court busy with Spring Break defendants
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s mid-morning and court has already been in session for some time at the South Padre Island Municipal Court Tuesday. On...
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Texas Week: Police, EMS ready for crowds
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A young man sat on the sand with his knees drawn up and his head hanging low. If passersby took note, it was to take...
View ArticleTexas Week: First responders rescue two
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com An unidentified man was transported to Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville in serious condition after emergency...
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Rites of Passage: Two worlds intersect on one beach
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Spring Break is an American rite of passage for many. It’s a carefree time that represents some of the uninhibited last...
View ArticleTarpons tame Kats, 11-3
By MARINA WISE-HERRING Special to the PRESS Port Isabel’s varsity baseball squad dominated 11-3 against the Raymondville Bearkats last Friday night. The Tarpons kept hold of the Kats for the entirety...
View ArticleLaguna Atascosa to hire teens for summer programs
Special to the PRESS Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for the summer of 2016. This program will employ four area youth to work full-time for...
View ArticleWriter’s Block: Happy Easter!
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com I have to admit, Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. From a kid’s perspective it’s easy to understand why....
View ArticleFireworks show targeted in Laguna Vista
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS A three person committee has been appointed to head-up a proposed July 4 holiday fireworks show in Laguna Vista. The committee, consisting of Town Council members...
View ArticleFull functionality at athletic complex impeded by delays
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A ribbon cutting ceremony that was to be held at the Port Isabel High School baseball and softball fields had to be...
View ArticleLaguna Atascosa celebrates 70th anniversary
Special to the PRESS Established in 1946, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge has been providing habitat for wildlife for 70 years! On March 26 the refuge will celebrate its anniversary and all...
View ArticleCounty talks PI, Island TIRZs
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A week after meeting with Cameron County Commissioner Sofia Benavides, officials from the City of South Padre Island once...
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