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Port Isabel dominates in scrimmage

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the RGV FOOTBALL PREVIEW PORT ISABEL, TX—The 4A Port Isabel Tarpons are ready to kick off the season with a week one matchup against the 3A Lyford Bulldogs. Last year’s game saw PI comfortably ahead 34-12 in the 4th quarter. Then the momentum swung in Lyford’s favor as the …

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Martinez cousins bleed Tarpon blue

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the RGV FOOTBALL PREVIEW PORT ISABEL, TX—The Port Isabel Tarpons first took the field way back in 1950, but it wasn’t until the mid-70s that Tarpons started to consistently rack up the wins and become a well-known RGV football program. By the late 70’s and into the mid-80’s, PI …

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DHR Health to host ‘Fishing for Hope’

Special to the PRESS DHR Health says to get ready to make a splash at its Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament. The tournament will be held at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island on Aug. 26, 2023. More than just a fishing tournament, the event is also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on …

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Dollar General opens in Laguna Vista

Special to the PRESS Dollar General has announced its store at 90 Palm Blvd in Laguna Vista is now open. DG stores report being “proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through …

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PI-ISD unveils state-of-the-art gymnasium

Special to the PRESS Point Isabel Independent School District (Point Isabel ISD) marked a momentous occasion on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, with the eagerly anticipated unveiling of a cutting-edge gymnasium at Port Isabel Early College High School. The event, which showcased the remarkable collaboration between Point Isabel ISD and Newman Sports Flooring, was attended by …

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42nd Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament wraps

Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce welcomed anglers, captains and their families to the 42nd Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament beginning on Friday, Aug. 11.  Early Saturday morning anglers hit the waterways returning to the docks before 7 p.m. to weigh in their catch. The Awards Ceremony on Sunday brought anglers …

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SPI birding figurehead achieves 500th lifer

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Oxford’s definition of birding is “the observation of birds in their natural habitat as a hobby,” but for many, it is so much more than just that. Unique and intelligent individuals born with a deep-rooted love for the outdoors and a sense of curiosity take the “hobby” of birding, and make …

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‘Big Padre’ celebrates 56

Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary (SPIBNCAS) will be celebrating Big Padre, the American Alligator’s 56th Birthday on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and everyone is invited. Big Padre is an American Alligator that is an astonishing 12-feet and six-inches long and weighs approximately …

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Tarpons go toe-to-toe versus Wildcats

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Friday, Aug. 11, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons traveled to Weslaco for a scrimmage game against the 5A Weslaco East Wildcats. The Tarpons finished the 2022 football season with a 9-3 overall record while the Wildcats finished the season with a 6-5 overall record. The Tarpons …

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PIECHS hosts volleyball tournament

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Port Isabel held its annual “Volley At The Beach” volleyball tournament at the PIEC High School on Friday, Aug. 11. The Lady Tarpons started day one of the two-day tourney with pool play. The pool play results were then used for seeding purposes for bracket play which …

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