Jun 19 2025
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. REVENUE CUTTER WRECKS ON PADRE ISLAND The United States revenue cutter Alma was driven on Padre Island Texas, during the storm and all on …
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Jun 19 2025
Special to the NEWS Mauro Garza announced this week that he will run as a Republican candidate for Cameron County Judge against Eddie Treviño. Garza released a launch video with his campaign announcement, outlining the reasons why he decided to run, including what he deemed as the mismanagement of county tax revenue and …
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Jun 19 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The 2025 Port Isabel Early College High School young baseball team had a tough season, but several PIECHS players still left their mark on the field. Earning First Team, All-District Outfield honors was freshman, Joseph “Jojo” Martinez (Unanimous). A standout player, J. Martinez also earned Second …
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Jun 19 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On June 13, the local summer track team, “Coastal Heat” competed at the AAU South Texas – South District Qualifier. The Track & Field meet was held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Brownsville, TX, and featured hundreds of athletes from throughout South Texas. The youngest of …
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Jun 19 2025
By TRINA ‘INDI’ JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Huge prizes await at area cleanup. Dolphin watch tours, handcrafted jewelry, metal art, hotel stays, and even guided fishing trips are just a few of the rewards up for grabs at Saturday’s End of the Road Beach Cleanup. The prize table looks more like a coastal festival …
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Jun 12 2025
By TRINA“INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS South Padre Island is set to welcome Grouchy Gringo, the Southern Coastal Cajun-inspired restaurant, as it prepares to bring its bold flavors and offbeat charm across the causeway. Owner Lance Deaton expressed excitement about the move. “I am looking forward to the opportunity presented by soon being …
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Jun 12 2025
By Roberto Gaitan Special to the PRESS It is true that our native plants have evolved over thousands of years to survive our summers in the Rio Grande Valley. Though we can water all we want, assuming we do not experience extreme watering restrictions, the heat may still be too much. But there …
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Jun 12 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS 2017 Port Isabel High School alumnus, Joseph Torres, just finished up his first season playing semi-pro football for the Tomball Bobcats. During his time at PIHS, Torres participated and competed in Band, Football, and Track & Field. He was also a member of the National …
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Jun 12 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Summer track has begun, and a local Track & Field team, “Coastal Heat,” is making headlines as they competed in two T&F meets this past weekend. The team is comprised of the following athletes: D’Anthony Howard, Jordan Badillo, Elle Wall, Escarlet Urrutia, Jayda Howard, Layla Mata, …
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Jun 12 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Pastor Clark Ortiz, from Center Church in Pharr, calls it a “joyful celebration of life,” and this Saturday, he’s inviting the entire Rio Grande Valley to join him at Beach Waterpark for Praise on Padre, a day-long event combining worship, music, baptisms, and family activities. “We are …
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