Oct 05 2023
Special to the PRESS On Tuesday, Texas State Representative Janie Lopez (R-SAN BENITO, DISTRICT 37) announced the successful allocation of state funding for two pivotal maritime projects within State House District 37. Following the approval and distribution of $200 million under Texas Senate Bill 30 during the 88th Legislative Session in 2023 for the Maritime …
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Oct 05 2023
By CINDY STURLIN Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Rotary Club welcomed a visiting Rotarian from Strabane Lifford, Ireland, this week. Mr. John Bryne is visiting the Valley from Ireland this week and attended the weekly meeting at noon on Sept. 29, 2023. Bryne brought his club flag to exchange. One of Rotary’s most colorful …
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Oct 05 2023
By JAVIER GONZALEZ Herons and egrets make up an incredible family of birds which exhibit varied and interesting behaviors. I am often left amazed and surprised by some of the things they do. Occasionally, and usually just after I’ve arrived at the SPI Birding Center in the early morning, I’ll encounter a great blue heron …
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Oct 05 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Boys Cross Country team has gained momentum, improving their run times the last few weeks. During the Rio Hondo Invitational held on Sept. 16, the team finished in second place, just five points shy of first place Mercedes. The team then took a week …
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Oct 05 2023
Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Water District reviewed nominations in continuing with its Employee Recognition Program and chose Reymund Cisneros as Employee of the Month for August 2023. Cisneros is “a hard worker, pays attention when given instructions, and gets along with coworkers.” Cisneros started working in the Water Plant Department at the …
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Oct 05 2023
Special to the PRESS PHARR, TX—Registration is open to join the 2024 South Texas Border Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist training class. Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr County residents over 18 and Winter Texans are welcome. Texas Master Naturalist is a unique educational volunteer program sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Sea Grant …
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Sep 28 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Meer weeks after Churchill entertained audiences at the SPI Convention Center, more quality theater will soon be descending upon the Island. El Paseo Arts Foundation Musical Director Connie Elizabeth Muñoz will be showcasing her production of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, on South …
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Sep 28 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS The life and spirit of ten-year-old Maite Rodriguez was honored in an event Saturday at the Andy Bowie County Park Beach Access on South Padre Island. Cameron County officials proclaimed in her honor, 200 volunteers came from all over South Texas to do a beach clean-up and Sandy …
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Sep 28 2023
Special to the PRESS Visit South Padre Island, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville, has announced the highly anticipated return of the annual Ride for Rotary event on Oct. 1, 2023. Cycling for a cause, this beloved event is a celebration of fitness, community spirit, and charitable giving, offering a fun and …
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Sep 28 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The time of year for mum-making, royal court-voting and parade-watching has once again descended upon Port Isabel. Point Isabel Homecoming 2023 kicks off next week, Oct. 2-5. Point Isabel Independent School District [PI-ISD] will be hosting “theme days” for the staff and students. Each day of the week there …
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