Feb 23 2023
Special to the PRESS CORPUS CHRISTI—The Coast Guard rescued three people from the water after their boat capsized near Laguna Vista, Texas, Wednesday, Feb 15. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received notification at 1:32 p.m. stating a 15 to 20-foot boat with three men aboard capsized near Laguna Vista. The three boaters were holding …
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Feb 23 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. PORT ISABEL FORTUNE BELIEVED FOUND Here is a Port Isabel treasure story that is told …
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Feb 23 2023
Editor’s Note: The South Padre Island Police Blotter is compiled by Steve Hathcock. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WITH OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER: On Feb. 12, 2023 at around 02:19 hours, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. Upon making contact with the driver, multiple signs of intoxication were noticed by the officer. …
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Feb 16 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Having outgrown its original location, the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary, SPIBNCAS, hosted its Winter Wildlife Outdoor Expo, WOWE, next door at the Hilton Garden Inn. 2023 is the 27th year that SPIBNCS has put together this complex, educational event for locals, tourists and winter Texans …
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Feb 16 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Monday, Feb. 13, the Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the Brownsville Jubilee Titans in their final district game of the season. The Tarpons entered the game with a 26-4 overall record and a 12-1 district record. Meanwhile, Bro. Jubilee came in with an 9-12 overall record including going …
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Feb 16 2023
By AMBER JONES Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce and residents met on Feb. 9 to discuss plans for Spring Break 2023 during this month’s Coffee and Conversation. City Manager, Randy Smith, is preparing to spend his 14th Spring Break on the Island. “Spring Break isn’t what it used to …
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Feb 16 2023
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS LOS FRESNOS—The 33rd Annual Los Fresnos rodeo kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday, featuring the acts we all know and love plus new musical performances, including a show from headliner Michael Ray. The Los Fresnos Rodeo Committee received a $50,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile late last …
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Feb 13 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Saturday, Jan. 28, Save RGV held a New Year’s Meet and Greet at the South Texas Ecotourism Center. Save RGV, formerly known as Save RGV From LNG, is a “non-profit corporation organized for educational and environmental advocacy to promote environmental justice and sustainability.” It operates purely on volunteer power. Board …
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Feb 13 2023
Special to the PRESS A total of six people have been arrested on charges of alien smuggling, which resulted in the death of eight, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The arrests came as part of Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) Operation Justice for All. The South Padre Island Police Department assisted in this investigation. …
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Feb 09 2023
By JAVIER GONZALEZ Special to the PRESS The Lower Laguna Madre area’s special coastal natural beauty and biodiversity has been endearing to anyone lucky enough to live or visit the area. Nature’s offerings are especially enjoyed during the winter months by not just locals, but also by winter visitors in the likes of people and …
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