Sepulveda turns himself in
Former county judge faces multiple charges By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former Cameron County Judge Pete Sepulveda turned himself into the sheriff’s...
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Remembering ‘Wicha’
Former PRESS staffer dies By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Lifelong Port Isabel resident and former Port Isabel – South Padre Press staffer Maria Louisa...
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Nice day for a dip
Fair weather spurs ;arge turnout at ‘Polar Bear’ event By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Mild temperatures led to one of the most well-attended New Year’s...
View ArticleTarpons Go Down Fighting, 69-50
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons managed only 15 points in the first half of their game against the Hidalgo Pirates Tuesday night. They more than doubled that total in the...
View ArticleTown names three to CDC board
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista’s Town Council Tuesday named three citizens to fill vacancies on the Community Development Corporation Board of Directors. Randy Furbey, director of...
View ArticleCrime watch to get new start
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Police Department has a new chief in Robert Lopez and with him comes a renewed effort to spark a community...
View ArticleCity focused on street improvements
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Finding ways to fund much needed improvements to the streets of Port Isabel was chief among the discussions at Tuesday...
View ArticleCouncil to address issues with new HOT tax
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS SPI City Council held their first regular meeting of 2017 on Jan. 4. “We’re off to a bit of a rocky start. We’ve gotten your calls, your e-mails. We do read social...
View ArticleTEA releases preliminary school ratings
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released preliminary ratings for every school in the state as part of an overhaul...
View ArticleYouth center requests funding
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS With the recent dissolution of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Madre, the new Laguna Madre Youth Center has emerged, Laguna Vista officials heard Tuesday...
View Article33rd Causeway Run set for Saturday
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Thousands of runners and walkers are expected in Port Isabel this weekend for the 33rd Annual Longest Causeway Run and...
View ArticleStumbaugh done at Port Isabel
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com After 16 years as the Tarpons’ head man, Athletic Director Monty Stumbaugh has been informed that the Point Isabel...
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STUNNED: Nearly 200 sea turtles rescued
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Almost 200 sea turtles were rescued after a powerful cold front blew through the Laguna Madre region last weekend. Staff...
View ArticleTarpons Fall at Zapata, 54-46
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons lost, 54-46, at Zapata in District 32-4A action Tuesday night. The Tarpons are still looking for that first district win and currently stand...
View ArticleWoman attempts to escape custody
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Laguna Heights woman attempted to escape custody after being served with a warrant on Wednesday, Jan. 4. According the...
View ArticleDistrict receives clean audit
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District received a ‘clean’ audit for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Such was the report as...
View ArticleEDC focuses on improving ecotourism amenities
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) considered a strategic alliance memorandum with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), reviewed...
View ArticleHardware store relocation still in limbo
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS In a meeting held on Monday, Jan. 16, the South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Commission considered a request to grant an extension on a previously approved...
View ArticleResolution supports small cities’ law
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista and Port Isabel leaders last week adopted resolutions urging state officials to support a law that protects small towns from annexation by larger...
View ArticleLaguna Vista receives clean audit
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Town of Laguna Vista received a clean audit opinion for the past fiscal year. On Sept. 30, the last day of fiscal year 2015-2016, the Town has excess revenues...
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