Dec 18 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Port Isabel resident who went missing over the weekend while fishing has been found dead, authorities confirmed this past Monday. Juan Gonzalez went missing on Saturday, Dec. 12, after launching his boat from South Padre Island’s public boat ramp on West Polaris Street. Leaving at noon, Gonzalez was expected to …
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Dec 18 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island staple Ted’s Restaurant is closing its doors permanently this Sunday, unexpectedly, after 43 years serving food to locals and tourists alike. “I’m so not ready for this, but it is what it is,” owner Karen Kennett told the PRESS, sitting at the restaurant she’s owned since 1982. Ted’s …
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Dec 14 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com An Alba white truffle has unexpectedly made its South Texas debut, traveling more than 5,000 miles between Alba, Italy, and South Padre Island because of a now-familiar set of coronavirus circumstances. The truffle, scientific name tuber magnatum pico, arrived at F&B (Food & Beverage), the restaurant of Executive Chef and Co-Owner …
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Dec 11 2020
Staff report The Port Isabel Police Department and the Cameron County Constable Pct. 1 Office are hosting a toy drive in preparation for the holidays. The toys are for children in the Laguna Madre area. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 18, toys can be donated at Lobo Del Mar Café at 204 …
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Dec 11 2020
Special to the PRESS On Dec. 6, the Texas Music Educators Association announced the results of the TMEA Middle School All Region Band Audition. Port Isabel Jr. High had four students electronically submit their recorded audition for consideration to the All Region Band. All four of our Port Isabel Jr. High students earned a chair …
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Dec 11 2020
Words by Gaige Davila Photos b Patricia M. McGrath editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Seven minutes have changed the course of space travel forever. SpaceX’s Starship SN8 prototype spacecraft successfully launched from the aerospace firm’s Boca Chica facility on Wednesday afternoon, with a total flight time of six minutes and forty-two seconds. After climbing to an altitude of 8 …
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Dec 11 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com After more than a year of litigation, a district court judge has declared South Padre Island’s food truck laws unconstitutional. Cameron County 138th District Court Judge Arturo Nelson made the ruling on Dec. 8, in response to a motion for summary judgement filed on Sept. 22. Nelson ruled that parts of …
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Dec 11 2020
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com After Port Isabel’s school district (PI-ISD) confirmed COVID-19 cases every day last week, administrators and staff are increasing their cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting and sterilizing efforts throughout the campuses. This past Tuesday, PI-ISD’s custodial staff learned to use ultraviolet (UV) light technology to sterilize high-touch surfaces, like door handles and desks. UV …
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Dec 11 2020
By Rene Torres Special to the PRESS South Padre Island, which is 113 miles in length, is the jewel of South Texas. It was originally granted to Nicolas Balli in 1759 by King Carlos III of Spain. The land was passed on to his grandson, Padre Jose Nicolas Balli, of which the island is named …
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Dec 04 2020
Special to the PRESS After over 5 years of planning, funding, and construction, the new terminal at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is ready to debut. The unveiling ceremony is open to the public online and will begin at 6 pm December 11, streaming live at www.flybrownsville.com, rain or shine. Also, Brownsville South …
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