Nov 07 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. Russell Banks’ American Spirits is a poignant farewell gift to his readers, resonating deeply with the current social and political landscape. With three compelling stories, Banks …
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Nov 07 2024
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PARADE Minnesotan Frank Horak has been wintering on South Padre Island since 2001. Over the years, his son, Steve, a retired plumber and treasure hunter from St Paul Minn, has been able to join his family during the latter part of each winter. A couple of years back, the …
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Oct 31 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com At the Art Lounge’s upcoming unveiling of its Whimsy exhibit, an 11-year-old artist, Emma Garza, will present a live painting performance for her first time ever. Shelly Hamsa, owner of The Art Lounge began mentoring Emma this past summer. Angel Loo, an artist specializing in acrylic and oil cloudscapes and has …
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Oct 31 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A new shop is opening in Port Isabel near the Lighthouse on Friday, Nov. 1. Business partners Mike Misialek and Rich Powers are excited to introduce Salt Coast Living to the community. Misialek and Powers have been operating three other shops within shared spaces including Treasure in the Attic and …
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Oct 31 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS Port Isabel’s Annual Shrimp Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Sutherlands parking lot from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mary Gonzalez, Director of the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, says the cooking competition will see entries from many talented shrimp enthusiasts across professional and amateur teams, …
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Oct 31 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Water District [LMWD] released a public notice on their application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality [TCEQ] for a permit relating to the reverse osmosis and water treatment facility. The permit would allow the district to “authorize the discharge of reverse osmosis and decant …
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Oct 31 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Friday night, Oct. 25, the Port Isabel Tarpons lost 32-27 to the La Feria Lions in a key district matchup. The Lions exploded out of the gate behind their passing game as they jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter. The Tarpons defense eventually …
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Oct 31 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Four years ago, Head Boys Cross Country Coach Chris Ortiz set a goal for the cross country team: to qualify for the Region IV 4A Regional. He started off with a small group of four freshmen, junior Nathaniel Gonzalez and senior Angel Pardo. Over the years, the …
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Oct 31 2024
Special to the PRESS El Paseo Arts Foundation [EPAF] offers Carole Caplan-Lonner’s musical comedy The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What? at the SPI Convention Center, on Nov. 4, 5 and 6, 2024. This musical comedy salutes those valiantly struggling with gravity on their bodies, grandchildren on their self-images, perhaps divorce on their hands …
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Oct 31 2024
Mary Grizzard is a highly informed Texas Master Naturalist and an active volunteer at the SPI Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary. She has bountiful knowledge of the environment and countless hours of habitat work to her credit. It was golden hour on the back deck of the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center …
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