Mar 06 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The South Texas Ecotourism Center will hold a spring break camp for young nature enthusiasts who want to learn more about the environment in a fun way. According to Mathew Michelle, a STEC employee, the camp will span across four days, March 10-13 from 9 a.m.- 12 noon each day. …
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Mar 06 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Sea Turtle Inc [STI] recently unveiled their new hospital for the first time on March 1. The hospital is the largest enclosed sea turtle hospital in the world, according to their website. The hospital serves as an extension of the preexisting museum building. When walking into the hospital, guests will …
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Mar 06 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. Human Body Parts Wash Ashore On Padre Island Correspondence of the Victorian Advocate; The Gulf beach of Padre Island is said to be …
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Feb 27 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Cities and establishments around the Laguna Madre are preparing for local elections. The City of Laguna Vista is set to hold a special election for City Council place 3 on April 15 at City Hall. Running for the seat is Natalie Ruiz and Alexia Perez, according to Chief Greg Cruz, …
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Feb 27 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer At the Feb.19-20 meeting, the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a Port Isabel Marine Ecosystems Research Facility for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley [UTRGV] to be constructed. According to the meeting agenda, the proposed project will have seven research labs. This will provide graduate students …
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Feb 27 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Four members of the Port Isabel Volunteer Firefighter Association [VFA] have been participating in the Rio Grande Valley Firefighter and Fire Marshal Association [FFMA] program. This program strives to ensure all firefighters are up to date with procedures and new threats to fire safety. According to John Sandoval, Fire Marshal …
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Feb 27 2025
By DR. LAURIE COKER On Feb. 25, Friends of RGV Reef marked a significant moment in its ongoing mission to restore and protect marine life in the Gulf. In honor of the late Gary Glick, a key leader in the creation of Friends of RGV Reef, the organization deployed the largest vessel ever introduced to …
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Feb 27 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Friday, Feb. 21 the (17-13) Port Isabel Tarpons traveled up to Corpus Christi, Texas, where they faced off with the (25-11) Wharton Tigers in an Area round game. In the first round of the playoffs, Port Isabel beat Zapata 65-55, while Wharton beat Sinton 62-61. This …
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Feb 27 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. Nazis Want America Below Rio Grande Mexico City-AP- George S. Messersmith, new US ambassador to Mexico and one time consulate general in Berlin, …
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Feb 27 2025
David Woods is a South Padre Island fishing guide with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of three books offering expert fishing advice. My pick this week is to head offshore and get a look at some blue water while the weather is in the mood. Springtime in the Gulf …
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