Dec 28 2024
Special to the PRESS ATLANTA, Georgia—Global nonprofit Point 27 recently honored fallen Cameron County, Texas Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia who died Sept. 30 in a vehicle crash as he completed a call. Point 27 sent gifts of scripture-inscribed Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength dog-tag necklaces to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office for Garcia’s partner …
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Dec 28 2024
Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, Texas—The Port of Brownsville continues to demonstrate its vital role as a leading economic engine for Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. At the Port of Brownsville’s annual Customer Appreciation Luncheon held on Dec. 10, Port Director and CEO William Dietrich announced the impressive results of a recent economic impact …
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Dec 26 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS After much delay, the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] has announced meeting dates to discuss the environmental review of the SpaceX Starship in Texas. Previous meetings were slated but canceled with no reason given by the FAA. According to a press release from the FAA, four in-person meetings are …
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Dec 26 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island held a regular city council meeting on Dec. 18. Parks and Recreation Manager Debbie Huffman provided an update on the annual Christmas parade. Huffman reported that the parade received “great participation” from the goers and audience. The floats in the parade were …
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Dec 26 2024
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. The Mouth Of The Rio Grande To the editors of the American Flag, You will perhaps wish to hear something of …
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Dec 19 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com According to town officials, after multiple reviews of City Manager Rendie Gonzalez, the Laguna Vista Town Council decided to terminate her employment. The following day, Police Chief Anthony David resigned from his position as well as Commissioner Pl. 3 Betina Tolin. During the most recent town hall meeting on Monday, Dec. …
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Dec 19 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In a letter addressed to Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, SpaceX submitted a petition requesting an election to determine whether or not Starbase should be incorporated as a city. Elon Musk, the billionaire founder, CEO and “chief engineer” of SpaceX, has alluded to the incorporation of Starbase as a city for …
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Dec 19 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com “The day one of my films debut is the same kind of thrill I get on an audition day.” ~ Morris Jude. Morris Jude, a Port Isabel native and Point Isabel ISD Class of 2015 graduate turned actor, has been following his dreams, appearing on screens across America, since his television …
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Dec 19 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS The South Texas Ecotourism Center [STEC] recently held a special event commemorating their most dedicated volunteers with a ribeye dinner. The event was held at Divots’ Bar and Grill in Laguna Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 10. According to STEC, the guests at the dinner donated 2,689 hours of …
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Dec 19 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island [SPI] Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host its Island Showcase on Jan. 14 at the SPI Convention Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The showcase is exclusive to members of the SPI Chamber. Tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. According to the Chamber, …
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