Jul 06 2023
By R. LEWIS A drive through our neighborhoods in the lower Laguna Madre shows that the lawns are turning yellow due to the intensely hot & dry temperatures of June. Now entering the month of July, I am starting to see the percentage of rain go up from 5% to 30% for the coming week, …
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Jun 29 2023
By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS June 23 at 4:47 a.m. saw South Padre Island Police Officers respond to a call on the 200 block of West Marlin, where they had been told a crash had taken place. On arrival, officers found two trucks over the landing of the seawall, one just over the …
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Jun 29 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com SPI Sessions, a hub for water sports on South Padre Island, helped make dreams come through this month. Anita Headstrom is an 81-year-old woman from Denver Colorado. In her lifetime, she has only ever surfed once. “Of course [I] fell a lot, but always got back up,” said Hedstrom of the …
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Jun 29 2023
Special to the PRESS Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) announced a comprehensive salary increase for its esteemed staff members, along with an ongoing commitment to providing valuable stipend opportunities. With a focus on recognizing the dedication and hard work of its employees, PIISD is steadfast in its mission to provide competitive compensation and support …
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Jun 29 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Edmundo Ramirez’s Prestige Promotions is bringing an exciting tournament to the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center this August. Inspired by his son, and looking to bring joy and a safe space to the youth of the Lower Laguna Madre, he will be hosting Fortnite Fest on Aug. 5. Not only …
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Jun 29 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of South Padre Island has invited the community to celebrate Independence Day with a “spectacular display of lights over the bay.” Fourth of July Fireworks will be lighting up the Laguna Madre Bay at 9:15 p.m. The best place to view this show on the Island would be the …
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Jun 29 2023
By Connie Thomas Quite unlike the 1996 film “Independence Day”, where disparate groups of people who converge in the Nevada desert to launch a counterattack against an extraterrestrial race and were victorious, our Independence Day is when the Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress approved the final wording and declared on July …
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Jun 29 2023
By R. Lewis Weed growth in the lawn at this time is best controlled naturally by an application of a good quality organic fertilizer and frequent lawn mowing. Keep in mind that the use of a chemical fertilizer with or without a built-in weed control (weed and feed fertilizer) is risky now due to the …
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Jun 29 2023
By Steve Hathcock “I’ll bet you never caught one of these,” said Marion Desoto as he handed me a small rock with the outline of an ancient fish clearly visible on its surface. “He’s right on that count,” I thought to myself as I reached for my magnifying glass. “Where did you find it,” I …
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Jun 29 2023
Special to the PRESS AUSTIN—The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared …
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