Dec 14 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past week, December 7-9, the Port Isabel Tarpons competed in the C.E. Vail Basketball Tournament hosted by La Feria. One of the biggest basketball tournaments in South Texas, the tourney featured a whopping 35 teams. Teams competing in the tournament included teams such as Harlingen, Brownsville …
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Dec 07 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island came alive with holiday cheer on December 1, 2023, as the community gathered for the much-anticipated Christmas Parade. The streets adorned with festive lights and decorations set the perfect backdrop for the procession. This year’s parade showcased a delightful array of participants, each bringing their unique flair to …
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Dec 07 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In a transformative move for marine life conservation, Sea Turtle Inc. revolutionized its facility with the installation of a cutting-edge on-demand UV water purification and silo system, which was unveiled on Tuesday. The game-changing initiative was made possible through a substantial $145,000 Green Mountain Energy Sun Club grant. The filtration system …
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Dec 07 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Tuesday evening, the South Texas Environmental Justice Network (STEJN) hosted a meeting in Port Isabel’s Buelah Lee Park to facilitate public comments regarding possible property damage stemming from the latest SpaceX launch on Saturday, November 18. Small groups dropped by to talk about concerns regarding both SpaceX and …
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Dec 07 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS The unexpected passing of Eva-Jean Dalton, one of South Padre Island’s ardent community leaders, has left her many friends, family, associates, and constituency reeling as they mourn her death. Elected to the South Padre Island City Council in November 2018, she had been a dedicated public servant, diligently …
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Dec 07 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Lighthouse Assembly of God Church brought holiday joy to Laguna Heights and the projects with an unexpected food drive on Friday, December 5. Led by Pastor Hyde and the dedicated members of the church, this initiative aimed to provide a helping hand to families …
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Dec 07 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In a letter authored by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez to Secretary Gina Raimondo and Assistant Administrator Laura Coit, grave concerns have been expressed regarding the precarious state of the Texas Gulf Coast shrimping industry. The correspondence, credited to Gonzalez, underscores the impact of high imports, despite existing antidumping regulations, which pose a …
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Dec 07 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On December 6, the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony at the Holiday Inn Resort, celebrating the exemplary contributions of community members to the development and well-being of the region. The gathering united a diverse group, including Janie Lopez, State Representative for District 37, and Ken …
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Dec 07 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Island Ambassadors gathered in full force on Tuesday, December 5, extending a warm welcome to Charmed to the island as it officially joined our thriving business community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was met with enthusiastic participation from both the ambassadors and the community at large, …
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Dec 07 2023
PRESS Staff Report SPI Rocks, a local community group, is bringing a creative twist to the holiday season by painting rocks for Christmas. Embracing the festive spirit, members gathered this past Monday at Turtle Park to paint rocks and share their artistic skills with others in the community. The rocks crafted during these painting sessions …
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