Jul 18 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY Special to the PRESS Following the four confirmed shark bite incidents occurring on the Fourth of July, many Islanders might be concerned to hear of the rising population of juvenile bull sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. However, a marine life expert has confirmed these incidents are extremely rare. According to Lindsay …
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Jul 18 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The schedule for the upcoming football season has been recently released, and at first glance, the new district opponents definitely stand out, as does the amount of traveling. Due to the new alignment, La Feria and Kingsville King have been added to district 16-4A division 2, but …
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Jul 18 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Saturday, Jul. 27, the Texas Fight League organization will be holding its first sanctioned event, TFL1, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Kickboxing events will be covered by Azteca TV and will feature 15 amateur and pro fights. The …
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Jul 11 2024
By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Hurricane Beryl, initially forecasted to impact the Lower Rio Grande Valley (RGV), took a different course, sparing the region from its potential devastation. The City of South Padre Island (SPI) issued a press release on Jul. 6, warning residents and visitors of the potential tropical weather affecting the Lower Texas Coast. …
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Jul 11 2024
By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Jul. 4, the City of South Padre Island (SPI) witnessed an unusual and alarming shark attack where four beachgoers were targeted, resulting in two of them suffering severe injuries. Marine Biologist Tony Reisinger addressed various rumors about the incident, clarifying that many of them were unfounded. Reisinger explained that sharks …
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Jul 11 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Maria Carrales, affectionately known as Grandma Cookie, is a beloved author whose heartwarming tales are inspired by the cherished memories of her 14 grandchildren. Her stories, rich with nostalgia and love, aim to bring joy to children and strengthen family bonds. Born into a family where neither parent could read …
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Jul 11 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The South Padre Island (SPI) City Council held its regular meeting on Jul. 3, 2024, discussing a range of topics, including the then-developing Hurricane Beryl, bird fallout areas near the convention center, and various island updates and maintenance. Mayor of SPI Patrick McNulty addressed the council with concerns about Hurricane …
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Jul 11 2024
By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Jul. 4, 2024, a holiday marked by celebrations turned into a scene of alarm as multiple shark attacks occurred at various locations along South Padre Island (SPI). Among the injured were Tabatha and Cary Sullivent, who suffered the most severe injuries of the four beachgoers bitten by the shark. Tabatha …
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Jul 11 2024
By STEVE HATHCOCK A young Mexican boy accused of stealing eight dollars in cash from a Mexican woman, is said to have escaped to Matamoros. This morning city officials received information that the young fellow had been chased on the other side and returned to this side by swimming in the river. He had divested …
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Jul 11 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past week, a handful of local athletes competed in the 2024 USA Track & Field Region 12 Combined Events Championship held at Seguin High School, Seguin, TX, and at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Jayda Howard, daughter of former PI athlete and current Girl’s Athletic Coordinator …
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