Nov 14 2024
The Biblio File is a book review column by anonymous writer Wordnerd. It highlights reads that can be purchased at The Unruly Cactus, an independent bookstore in Port Isabel. Dr. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir, though relatively small, resonates profoundly with readers worldwide, much like the impact of his short yet remarkable life. The title, When Breath …
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Nov 14 2024
David Wood is a South Padre Island fishing guide with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of three books offering expert fishing advice. If you were anything like me this week, the unusually high tides had you thrown slightly off. With so much water in the bay and on the beach, …
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Nov 08 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Three local groms from the South Padre Island-based 77 Surf Team have been selected to be on the Texas Gulf Surfing Association’s [TGSA] All-Star Team for the 2024-2025 season. The three surfers are Eva Castillo, Elle Hable and Rudy Whittington. As a part of the TGSA All Star Team, they will …
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Nov 08 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Republicans dominated several key nationwide, statewide and local races during the Nov. 5 General Election. Cameron County Election Office results favored Democrat candidate Colin Allred with 50.93% of the vote, but Republican Ted Cruz won his bid for re-election as State Senator with 53.2% of the votes, …
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Nov 08 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS Two Port Isabel Early College High School [PIHS] students have progressed to the Texas Music Educators Association’s [TMEA] area round for the orchestra category. Silver Tarpon Band members Mark Mejorado and Sean Selvas earned first chair flute and tuba respectively. According to band director Alejandro Cavazos, TMEA is …
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Nov 08 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS The 31st Annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival has ended for the year, and many teams took home wins. The event is an annual tradition that encourages the local community to bring forth their best shrimp cuisine. It is hosted by the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce and …
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Nov 08 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Longboards Bar and Grill was the setting for a heroic save on Wednesday, Oct. 23. While on a solo-trip to the Lower Laguna Madre to visit Starbase, Bocca Chica, Kathi Hiett, 77, had rented a paddle board from a water sports rental company for the day. According to Hiett, she has …
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Nov 08 2024
Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector (CCTAC), Antonio “Tony” Yzaguirre Jr., informs property owners that approximately 220,964 tax statements for Tax Year 2024 were mailed to personal and real estate property owners last week. “If taxpayers have not received a tax bill, they can pay their taxes online at cameroncountytx.gov/tac or any …
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Nov 08 2024
PRESS Staff Report LOS FRESNOS, TX—The Cameron County District Clerk’s Office is hosting a Passport Fair in Los Fresnos on Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Los Fresnos City Hall, 520 E. Ocean Blvd. The fair is open to the public. For appointments, call (956) 544-0886 or email passportsb@co.cameron.tx.us. Walk-ins are also …
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Nov 08 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Friday, Nov. 1, the Port Isabel Tarpons clinched a share of the district title by a combination of their 54-0 win over the visiting La Grulla Gators and the Kingsville King Brahmas 49-33 win over the La Feria Lions. All three teams finished the regular season …
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