Sep 04 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On September 4, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons will be on the road as they take on their old rival the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats in a Thursday night game. Last season’s game was a nail-biter as the Tarpons secured a 27-24 overtime win at home. …
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Sep 04 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Gregory Kunkle, Jr., a South Texas native who says his life has been shaped by faith, family, and hard work, has entered the race for Congress in Texas’ 34th District. “Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley along the U.S./Mexico border molded my childhood unlike …
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Sep 04 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Community members in Cameron County will soon gather along the shoreline for a morning of service. The Texas General Land Office has announced that the 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, with check-in sites located across South Padre Island and Boca …
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Sep 04 2025
By: Rose Grazia In Port Isabel Texas, not only can you drive across the bridge to the breathtaking beach but you can also see the beautiful works of art by Nancy Watson. Back in May,of this year Nancy an outstanding artist, of stained glass artworks opened her shop to sell her wares. She …
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Sep 04 2025
By: Javier Gonzalez Special to the PRESS Our community is so extremely lucky to live in one of the most biodiverse areas of the country. The Lower Laguna Madre is an incredible nursery for all kinds of nature and wildlife flourishes here, especially birds. The birding hotspots in the area are top ranked in the …
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Sep 04 2025
By: M. Kathy Raines A reddish bill protrudes from its black head like two sliced carrots. Open, the bill suggests bright orange scissors. Its yellow eyes lie cushioned in a bright coral ring. This is one distinctive-looking shorebird. Struggling to properly identify shorebirds—many, especially sandpipers, a similar grayish color—I much appreciate this large, unmistakable …
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Aug 28 2025
By Trina “Indi” Johnson Special to the PRESS Trevor and Vanessa Donnelly, the husband-and-wife duo behind The Donnelly Collective from Harlingen, are infusing Port Isabel’s art scene with vibrant, contemporary energy. Having recently settled into a shared space at the Port Isabel Art Gallery on Maxan Street, the couple will …
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Aug 28 2025
ByTrina “Indi” Johnson Special to the PRESS The SPI Wahoo Classic Fishing Tournament will mark its 10th year September 5-7 at Jim’s Pier, 211 West Swordfish Street, bringing anglers, spectators, and plenty of excitement to South Padre Island. The tournament will unfold under the big tent on The Green, where participants and visitors can …
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Aug 28 2025
By: Dianté Marigny Joni Jaeger Reed is the kind of woman whose presence turns heads. She’s a stylish, radiant woman born and raised in Harlingen, Texas. I met Joni two years ago, and I noticed she has a way of lighting up a room—bright clothes, brighter smile, the kind of personality that lingers long …
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Aug 28 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Local business owner and community advocate Aarin Hartwell has officially announced her candidacy for South Padre Island City Council, Place 2, bringing a blend of personal dedication and professional experience to the campaign. Hartwell’s roots on South Padre Island run deep. Originally from Brownsville, she has lived on and …
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