Nov 23 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The skies above South Padre Island hosted a mesmerizing show on November 18 as SpaceX’s second super-heavy rocket launch unfolded, captivating enthusiasts and critics. The event drew diverse reactions from residents and visitors across the Laguna Madre area. “I felt the rocket blast there, over 20 miles away,” remarked a Los …
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Nov 23 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On November 16, Governor Greg Abbott proudly announced that the City of South Padre Island has achieved the coveted Music Friendly Texas Community designation from the Texas Music Office (TMO). This recognition marks a significant step for the city in fostering music-related economic development and job creation, further contributing to Texas’ …
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Nov 23 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, November 17, the (9-2) Port Isabel Tarpons faced off with the (8-3) Geronimo Navarro Panthers in the Area round of the playoffs. The teams had two previous playoff meetings. In the 2021 playoffs, Navarro beat Port Isabel 55-7, and during the 2012 playoffs, the …
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Nov 23 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Monday, November 20, the Port Isabel Tarpons basketball team hosted the IDEA North Mission Warriors in a non-district matchup. Entering the game, the Tarpons were coming off a 58-54 loss to Brownsville Veterans, while the Warriors were coming off a 95-27 loss to Seven Lakes. The …
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Nov 16 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Lila sits in the local Salvation Army office in Port Isabel, getting help recovering from the devastating tornado that ripped through Laguna Heights on May 13. On that night, when the tornado struck her tiny community without warning, she lost her home and the vehicle she used to …
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Nov 16 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS In August, band member Adrian Jimenez Murat was recognized by the PI-ISD Superintendent and School Board for composing Port Isabel’s first Alma Mater. An Alma Mater is a school’s original song to give students and alums a distinct sense of identity. Most schools seem to have one and …
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Nov 16 2023
Special to the PRESS The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced the City of South Padre Island received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to the City of South Padre Island Finance Department for being primarily responsible for achieving the award. These awards reflect …
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Nov 16 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ. JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, November 10, the (8-2) Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the (3-7) Robstown Cotton Pickers in a Bi-District showdown. Despite their differences in record, the Cotton Pickers gave the Tarpons all they could handle as the game featured several lead changes and momentum swings. Robstown struck …
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Nov 16 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ. JR. Special to the PRESS The 16-4A Division 2 Volleyball All-District selections have been recently released. Two seniors earned All-District honors as Valery Gonzalez was voted to the 1st Team All-District, and defensive specialist Kimberly Barrera acted as the team’s libero and was voted 2nd Team All-District. Earning Tri-Newcomer of the Year …
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Nov 16 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Over the past two months, while the Port Isabel High School Tarpon football team dominated the field, the Silver Tarpon band earned accolades in 4 area band competitions when not accompanying them at football games. They became Class A Champions in the Bands of America track and ultimately …
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