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Dominguez seeks community input in first town hall
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Alex Dominguez, currently Cameron County Commissioner for Pct. 2, and soon to be state representative for District 37,...
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Tourney Triumphs: Barbara “Bobby” Wells recalls first TIFT
By ALEXA RAY Special to the PRESS With the 79th Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) commencing this week, the PRESS visited with veteran tournament participant Barbara “Bobby” Wells,...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor for Aug. 9, 2018
Special to the PRESS To The Editor, This letter is in response to a previous letter regarding Laguna Vista’s Independence Day celebration. I’m sure we all agree that July 4 is officially the United...
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Lady Tarpons open season at home
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpon volleyball team opened the season at home this week, and they lost their first match of the year to La Joya in straight sets Tuesday. The...
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Tarpon Assistant Coach is World Traveler
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS It seems that most high school football coaches don’t do much world traveling. One exception, maybe the only one on the Port Isabel High coaching staff, is Johnny...
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Tarpons kick off two-a-days
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS Tarpon football practice got underway this week and not a day too soon. Preparations for the next season always start almost as soon as the previous season comes to...
View ArticleLaguna Madre sales tax solid
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Solid sales tax rebates from the State of Texas point to a healthy economic climate for all cities in the Laguna Madre Area this month. Laguna Vista, coming off a...
View ArticleIsland recognizes first responders
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS Recognition of civil servants, amending building codes, consideration of event funding, and updates on beach nourishment highlighted the Wednesday, Aug. 1 meeting of...
View ArticleCity preps for bond election
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel is gearing up to pitch a November bond election to residents aimed at providing funding for a...
View ArticleBack-to-School run set for Saturday
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Town of Laguna Vista is hosting a benefit Back-to-School Run and Walk at Roloff Park on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7 a.m. to promote fitness and to support...
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Board evaluates district needs during facility tour
2018-08-09SchoolFacilitiesTour5WEB District officials take a look at an outdated restroom at Port Isabel Junior High. (Dina Arévalo | Staff photographer) 2018-08-09SchoolFacilitiesTour4WEB District...
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‘Amazing Experience’ Record blue marlin, tuna wow at TIFT
2018-08-09TIFT21-WEB Hundreds of anglers descended upon the waters of the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico this past weekend to take part in the 79th Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament...
View ArticleCity to hold November bond election
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel City Commission approved the second and final reading Tuesday night of an ordinance calling for a special...
View ArticleRoutine Maintenance: Committee hears status update on City parks
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Parks and Keep SPI Beautiful Committee discussed park maintenance, feedback regarding the July 4th parade, and the Committee’s social media...
View ArticleLaguna Vista eyeing new $1.71 million budget
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Town of Laguna Vista officials Tuesday a proposed operating budget of $1,713,331 for the coming fiscal year. Highlights of the financial document include an...
View ArticleSchool district set to pass balanced budget
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com After meeting numerous times over the course of summer break, the Point Isabel School Board of Trustees is poised to pass a...
View ArticlePolice chief gets 3-year contract
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The future of the Port Isabel chief of police is secure for the next three years after the Port Isabel City Commission...
View ArticleDominguez to hold town hall in Laguna Vista
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The Town of Laguna Vista will host a Town Hall Meeting featuring State Representative – Elect Alex Dominguez on Monday, Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. in the Council...
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Local leaves lasting legacy at LKT
By ALEXA RAY Special to the PRESS Ann Louise Wells fished her whole life. She first took up the hobby when she was just a baby in her home state of Michigan, participating in tournaments with her...
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Tourney champs reflect on winning runs
By ALEXA RAY Special to the PRESS The 37th Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT) wrapped up this past Sunday. After a full and fun day at sea on Saturday, participants of the tournament gathered at...
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