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LNG talks RGV workers

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Coffee and Conversation” with guest speakers from NextDecade, Rio Grande LNG and their Project Management partner, Bechtel. The presentation began with a video explaining what exactly Liquified Natural Gas [LNG] is: natural gas is liquified to -260 degrees Fahrenheit. …

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Pastor Dave takes stage in one-man play

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Chapel By The Sea Pastor Dave Boughter will be staring in a one-man show next weekend. El Paseo Arts Foundation [EPAF], a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, recently wrapped up production on Niel Simon’s I Ought To Be In Pictures, debuting Abigal Crum …

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Tarpons defeat Saints, 69-49

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Port Isabel [PI] Tarpons hosted the STX McAllen Saints in a non-district matchup. The Saints entered the second matchup with a 12-11 record while the Tarpons were sporting a 9-9 overall record. This was the first year, but the second time …

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Port Isabel powerlifters compete in Brownsville

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, Dec. 9, the Port Isabel powerlifting teams began their powerlifting season at the Brownsville Rivera Invitational. The men’s division saw 61 lifters compete from the following six schools: Port Isabel, Harlingen, San Benito, Edinburg Vela, Bro. Rivera and Harlingen South. The following are the Port …

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Starship flight rescheduled

  By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com According to SpaceX officials, Boca Chica and the entire Lower Laguna Madre could witness the seventh test flight of the Starship “as soon as” Monday, Jan. 3, with the launch window opening at 4 p.m. This flight was originally slated for Friday, Jan. 10, as confirmed by SpaceX CEO Elon …

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Island Fitness founder offers kite, wing lessons

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com “People aren’t as outward-bound as they used to be…You feel more alive when you’re part of the natural world.” — Teran Hughes Teran Hughes is back in business on South Padre Island [SPI] with a new water sports coaching company, H2o Sports. Hughes says living in Saint Paul, Minnesota in the …

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Locals share New Year’s Resolutions

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com    The people of the Lower Laguna Madre are embracing the arrival of 2025, whatever it may bring. Many have made and proclaimed their New Year’s Resolutions. Chelsea Fedigan, a South Padre Island-based artist who specializes in pet portraits, says her New Year’s Resolution is to “Make healthier decisions,” and do …

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Sea Turtle, Inc. reflects on 2024 amidst release

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS On Dec. 31, Sea Turtle Inc. [STI] released three more turtles from their care and took time to reflect on the year. The patients were Mono, Torgi and Wonders. The release happened on the Gulf of Mexico, as opposed to the usual bayside release, due to weather. According …

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MOMENTS IN TIME: Troop movement rumors false

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. SERVED THEM RIGHT: We learn from the Brazos Courier of the 14th inst., that a party of Texian citizens who had gone to the …

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Lady Tarpons cruise to 56-31 win over Tigers

This Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons took on the Valley View Lady Tigers in a crucial district matchup. Both teams have struggled this season, sporting 2-11 overall records. The Lady Tarpons entered the game hoping to break their three-game losing streak, including their first district loss to La Feria (59-38) the previous …

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