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Fishing at sunset shows consistency

David Woods is a fishing guide with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of three books offering expert fishing advice. I got in from fishing late and stayed up cleaning fish, with my gear still needing a breakdown and a freshwater rinse this morning.  I have been fishing the sunset bite lately …

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Letter to the Editor: Concerning SPI

What is now happening to South Padre Island’s surrounding habitat? Is the very habitat essential to migratory birds being destroyed for the short-term economic goals of our local and state politicians? According to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, unless authorized by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it is “unlawful at any time, by means or …

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Former student-body president finishes Kansas City Chiefs internship

By ARABELLA SERRATA Joseph (Joey) Ricco, Port Isabel Alumni, recently finished an internship with the Kansas City Chiefs. The PRESS spoke with Ricco about his experiences. Ricco offered some insight into the program and how it worked. He said the program was a partnership between the Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Western State University. Going …

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Port Isabel City Manager attends DNC

By ARABELLA SERRATA Port Isabel City Manager Jared Hockema attended the Democratic National Convention [DNC] on Friday, Aug. 23. The convention is when the Democrats of America rally around their presidential candidate for the upcoming election. According to their official website, Chicago was chosen as the event’s location because “it’s a Democratic stronghold that was …

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District 16-4A Division II outlook

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. RGV FOOTBALL PREVIEW District 16-4A Division II has once again been transformed by the recent 2024-2026 UIL realignment which had Raymondville and Bishop dropping down to the 3A classification. They have been replaced by former Division 1 schools, La Feria and Kingsville King to form a new 4-team district with Port …

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EPAF holds musical comedy auditions

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com El Paseo Arts Foundation [EPAF] will hold auditions for Carole Caplan Lonner’s musical comedy The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What? on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. at the SPI Community Center. According to theatrical company Concord Theatricals, The Kids Left. The …

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HONORING LOCAL HERO: L.V. Fire Captain Ray Monaldi laid to rest

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Fire Captain Raymond B. Monaldi was 70 years old when he passed in his bayside home in Laguna Vista [LV] on Sunday, Aug. 18. His wife of seven years, Shawn Monaldi, had his hospice bed close to the window, overlooking the peaceful Laguna Madre Bay, so that Ray could savor his …

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Million-dollar renovation slated for Laguna Madre Park

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The Laguna Madre Park is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation. The news comes from a project listing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The listing states the project will “include new baseball fields, concession/restroom facilities, multi-use trail, picnic stations, fitness equipment and a playground.” The official …

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PIISD welcomes back students

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Point Isabel Independent School District [PIISD] welcomed back hundreds of students to its four campuses on Monday, Aug. 19. Meet the Tarpons, a celebration kicking off the new school year and introducing the Mighty Tarpons, is slated for Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. It will take place at Tarpon Stadium. …

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UTRGV hosts business development class

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The University of Texas at the Rio Grande Valley [UTRGV] is set to hold business development classes at the Art Business Incubator South Padre Island [ABISPI]. The course is sponsored by the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation [SPI EDC]. According to an official press release, the course will run …

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