Apr 16 2026
Residents fill a Laguna Vista community room on April 11 for an all- candidate forum hosted by the newly chartered League of Women Voters chapter, following weeks of controversy leading up to the event. (Photo by Jacqi Leyva-Hill) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS A candidate forum intended to give residents direct access to …
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Apr 16 2026
photo caption: The Beatles 1969 album cover titled Abbey Road Special to the PRESS The El Paseo Arts Foundation will present a tribute to The Beatles with “Lucy’s Diamonds,” performing April 20–21 at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The show will take audiences on a musical journey through The Beatles’ chart-topping era, featuring songs …
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Apr 16 2026
By RAY QUIROGA Special to the PRESS A trial date has been set in the case involving a deadly multi-city pursuit that began on South Padre Island in October 2023 and ended with the killing of San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Resendez during a law enforcement chase later that evening. According to court records, Rogelio …
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Apr 16 2026
(2026 Girls Soccer team. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Early College High School recently released the 32-4A All-District Selections for the girls’ team. In the girl’s division, sophomore Liora Helforoush was selected as 1st Team Goalkeeper. One of the top goalies in the district, Helforoush was …
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Apr 16 2026
(2026 PIECHS girls 4×100 Relay team at Texas Relays. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Tuesday, April 8-9 the Port Isabel ECHS track teams traveled to La Feria to compete in the District Track Meet. The following are the results for the boy’s division. In the 100 Meter Dash, …
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Apr 16 2026
Alejandra Aldrete, seeking re-election for TSC Board of Trustees Place 2 (photo courtesy: Alejandra Aldrete) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Alejandra Aldrete has announced she is seeking re-election to the Texas Southmost College Board of Trustees, Place 2, citing her experience in education and continued focus on student access and success. First elected in 2020 and …
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Apr 16 2026
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He has spent many years collecting and …
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Apr 09 2026
(PI pitcher Bryan Martinez closes out the Port Isabel vs Progreso game. April 7, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Tuesday, April 7 the Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the Progreso Red Ants in a non-district baseball game. The Tarpons entered the game on a 3-game …
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Apr 09 2026
(PI’s Mayra Woods and company take down the runner during PI Sirens vs Brownsville Sting game. April 4, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday April 4, the new semi-pro women’s team, the Port Isabel Sirens, held their first home game of the season at …
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Apr 09 2026
Kelly de Schaun named new executive director of Visit SPI (photo courtesy/Visit SPI) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council held its regular meeting on April 1, welcoming new leadership, discussing coastal monitoring, and approving funding for emergency vehicles. During public comments, Wendy Delgado, Director of Operations, introduced Kelly de Schaun as …
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