Aug 21 2025
By Trina “Indi” Johnson South Padre Island’s Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary is preparing a spirited party on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, for its most colossal resident. Big Padre — the 12-foot-6-inch, 800-pound American alligator — will turn 58, and visitors are invited to join in the singing of “Happy Birthday” during his special feeding. …
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Aug 21 2025
Editor’s Note: Dear Readers, Please be advised that the police reports featured in this issue are written in a humorous and light-hearted tone. They are not meant to be taken literally and are intended to offer an entertaining perspective on the events described. Our goal is to provide a bit of levity, not to trivialize …
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Aug 21 2025
By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com. The City of South Padre Island unveiled its 2023–2024 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), now available on the official website. Designed with clarity in mind, the report simplifies complex financial data and aims to ensure residents understand how funds are managed. The 2022–2023 edition earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) …
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Aug 21 2025
By: Constancio Martiz Jr Special to the PRESS On August 14, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons scrimmaged the 5A Weslaco East Wildcats at Tarpon Stadium. The teams scrimmaged each other last year, with the Wildcats outpointing the Tarpons, 3-2. This year, the results were the same, although the Cats brought back a veteran team …
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Aug 14 2025
By Trina ‘Indi’ Johnson Abolhassan “Ebbie” Ahadi, a radiant beacon whose warmth brightened countless lives, passed away on June 7, 2025, at his home in Port Isabel, Texas, at 86. For over three decades, his light shimmered, casting a glow of kindness, generosity, and irrepressible spirit. Ebbie’s legacy, like a star gleaming in the morning …
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Aug 14 2025
Point Isabel Independent School District students will return to class on Monday, Aug. 18, and Superintendent Teri Capistran says the 2025–26 school year will bring new measures to enhance both safety and academics across campuses. Among the most significant changes is the implementation of a districtwide No Devices Policy, in compliance with Texas House Bill …
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Aug 14 2025
By Trina ‘Indi’ Johnson On August 11, Cameron County officials gathered to break ground on improvements to Cameron County Beach Access No. 3, a project made possible through a $4.4 million donation from SpaceX. The $4.4 million project will feature an elevated plaza with two pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms, ADA-compliant parking, environmentally friendly lighting, …
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Aug 14 2025
By Trina ‘Indi’ Johnson Port Isabel is quietly but firmly staking its claim as one of the Valley’s fastest-growing cities, according to the latest Texas Comptroller statistics released for August. With a 16.8% jump in sales tax revenue year-over-year, the city ranks second in the region. Valerie Bates, Marketing Director for the City of Port …
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Aug 14 2025
By Trina ‘Indi’ Johnson When a troublesome sinkhole yawned open at the corner of Palm Boulevard and Taylor Street, it set tongues wagging around town. The Laguna Madre Water District said they sprang into action. They said their crews have been hard at work, grappling with aging pipes and stubborn conditions to ensure everything stays …
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Aug 14 2025
By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Independent investigator Wayne Dolcefino has released the third installment of his ongoing YouTube series examining various issues, including the City of South Padre Island’s proposed convention center expansion. In the video, Dolcefino raises concerns about the project’s cost, bidding process, and transparency, while also drawing comparisons to other convention …
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