BROWNSVILLE, TX—The South Texas Environmental Justice Network, in partnership with the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas and Save RGV and represented by Perales, Allmon & Ice, P.C., sued the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the commission for its decision authorizing the conveyance of 43 acres of Boca Chica State Park land to SpaceX, …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES Special to the PRESS The Port of Brownsville held a regular Brownsville navigation district board meeting on Foust Road on Wednesday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. With no comments from the public, the board meeting began with a warm welcome back to commissioner vice-chairman Ralph Cowen, who stated he was glad to …

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The month of April serves as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and there is a dire need for increased awareness for the victims of abuse who suffer throughout the community. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, nearly one in seven children in the United States suffered some form of abuse and neglect …

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By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Innovative jet skis spotted on Laguna Madre Bay are part of a new business in town, SPI Exotic Jet Cars. They’re in eye-catching bright colors, and the chassis are replicas of iconic sports cars like Lamborghini and Bugatti. These vehicles have Yamaha super-powered jet ski engines. Still, the …

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By NIIOHONTESHA WARRRIOR editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On the highly anticipated day of April 8, 2024, individuals from all corners of the country eagerly made their way to the eclipse path of totality. Some embarked on long journeys, while others were fortunate enough to view it in their own backyards. Henry Rodriguez, the owner of Henry Charters on …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island held a regular City Council meeting at the municipal building on Wednesday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. There were no comments during the public comments forum. The meeting opened with a council member wanting to recognize South Padre Island Police Chief Claudine …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, April 9, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons and Raymondville Lady Bearkats faced off in a key district softball game. This was the second time the teams had faced each other this season, with Port Isabel winning 14-5 the first time around. Port Isabel’s Chelsea Gonzalez …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS After a two-year absence from the playoffs, the Lady Tarpons made a triumphant return this season. They finished second in the district standings with an impressive 13-9 overall record, including a 1-1 playoff record. Their season concluded with a hard-fought match against Calallen in the Area round …

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Twelve persons arrested for indecent exposure yesterday after they allegedly appeared nude on the South Padre Island Beach remain in jail at Brownsville today. Cameron County Deputy Sherriff Hem Bryan said he and other deputies arrested them after receiving a report that someone was running up and down the beach and swimming in the Gulf …

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PRESS Staff Report Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza announced last week that an arrest was made in connection to a local felony theft case opened since early December, 2023. On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, a representative from the Texas Department of Transportation reported a theft of game cameras from state property in locations west of …

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