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Moments In Time:

Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. Attempt made to lasso police officers! Last night two mounted men attacked policemen Martinez and …

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17-year-old opens PI shop

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A new shop opened up this summer in Port Isabel by the lighthouse, in the storefront formerly known as Alchemaille, which has relocated to the outdoor vendor portion of the square’s shopping center. The new shop named Bohemia brings a fresh new vibe to the area, but what makes it really …

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LaMantia, Lopez to speak at Chamber Luncheon

Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that Senator Morgan LaMantia and Representative Janie Lopez will be guest speakers at the Public Affairs Luncheon scheduled for Aug. 23, 2023 at the Margaritaville Beach Resort.  City of South  Padre  Island  lobbyist Louie Sanchez will moderate the discussion. The luncheon is …

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Sea Turtle Inc. announces ‘patient’ release

Special to the PRESS Sea Turtle Inc., the world-renowned sea turtle hospital and rehabilitation center, will host a public sea turtle patient release at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2023, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The release promises to be a remarkable experience for the community and visitors alike. “Every sea turtle patient …

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Water Wars Three slated for this weekend

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com With the start of school just around the corner, Cameron County Precinct One is bringing back its annual water fight this weekend in Port Isabel, which, according to them, will be “the coolest event of the summer.” Water Wars Three will take place this Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. …

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SPI hosts 42nd LKT

Special to the PRESS South Padre Island is gearing up to host the 42nd Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament on Aug. 11-13, 2023. This beloved event is the first all-ladies tournament in Texas and has become a cherished Island tradition over the years. “We are thrilled to continue the legacy of the Ladies Kingfish Tournament and …

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SpaceX static fire proves successful

By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS Aug. 6 saw SpaceX Starbase perform a static test fire of its first stage prototype booster, currently only referred to as Booster 9. According to a report by Mike Wall at Space.com, 29 out of the engines 33 fired for the whole test, with only four shutting down …

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Lady Tarpons host Volley by the Beach

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team will be hosting their annual “Volley by the Beach” volleyball tournament starting Thursday, Aug. 10-12. The tourney will begin with ten different teams competing in pool play in two different PIECHS gyms. Teams participating are Port Isabel, Port Isabel JV, …

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Port Isabel hold blue-white scrimmage

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Aug. 5, the Port Isabel Tarpons held their “Blue & White” scrimmage game at Tarpon Stadium. It was the first ‘real’ action the team got to engage in as it pitted the offense versus the defense in a pseudo-game matchup. The first-string offense started …

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American Legion News: Journey to success has begun

By CONNIE THOMAS As newly elected District President, my journey has begun. Membership cards, given to me at the state convention in Austin this past July, are to be delivered in person. I have had the opportunity to visit four of the nine units under my jurisdiction here in the RGV. My home, Unit 498 …

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