Aug 17 2023
By CINDY STURLIN Emergency preparedness on Long Island (LI) and surrounding areas has pointed to the need for practice drills on land and sea by local, state and federal response teams, should there be an accident or natural disaster to the S. Garcia St. Swing Bridge. While it is unfortunate that the Long Island Owners’ …
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Aug 17 2023
By TERESA BRYANT The Rotary Club of Port Isabel Rotarian of the Week, Teresa Bryant, welcomed the SPI Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary to speak at the Aug. 11 meeting. Cristin Enholm, Executive Director, and Jake Reinbolt, “The Alligator Guy”, presented an educational program about the American Alligator. American Alligators reside in freshwater ponds, …
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Aug 17 2023
Special to the PRESS A new boat fundraiser has been launched to help Sea Turtle Inc. save and protect sea turtles. With only 1000 tickets sold, this is a once and a lifetime chance to win a boat, trailer, and motor valued at more than $60,000.00 and save a sea turtle at the same time. …
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Aug 17 2023
Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. Attempt made to lasso police officers! Last night two mounted men attacked policemen Martinez and …
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Aug 10 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A new shop opened up this summer in Port Isabel by the lighthouse, in the storefront formerly known as Alchemaille, which has relocated to the outdoor vendor portion of the square’s shopping center. The new shop named Bohemia brings a fresh new vibe to the area, but what makes it really …
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Aug 10 2023
Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that Senator Morgan LaMantia and Representative Janie Lopez will be guest speakers at the Public Affairs Luncheon scheduled for Aug. 23, 2023 at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. City of South Padre Island lobbyist Louie Sanchez will moderate the discussion. The luncheon is …
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Aug 10 2023
Special to the PRESS Sea Turtle Inc., the world-renowned sea turtle hospital and rehabilitation center, will host a public sea turtle patient release at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2023, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The release promises to be a remarkable experience for the community and visitors alike. “Every sea turtle patient …
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Aug 10 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com With the start of school just around the corner, Cameron County Precinct One is bringing back its annual water fight this weekend in Port Isabel, which, according to them, will be “the coolest event of the summer.” Water Wars Three will take place this Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. …
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Aug 10 2023
Special to the PRESS South Padre Island is gearing up to host the 42nd Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament on Aug. 11-13, 2023. This beloved event is the first all-ladies tournament in Texas and has become a cherished Island tradition over the years. “We are thrilled to continue the legacy of the Ladies Kingfish Tournament and …
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Aug 10 2023
By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS Aug. 6 saw SpaceX Starbase perform a static test fire of its first stage prototype booster, currently only referred to as Booster 9. According to a report by Mike Wall at Space.com, 29 out of the engines 33 fired for the whole test, with only four shutting down …
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