By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, February 5, the Port Isabel ECHS powerlifting teams travel to Rio Hondo to compete in the Rio Hondo Bobcats Invitational. The girls division saw 103 lifters competing from 10 programs. It was a diverse mix of teams such as La Feria, Hidalgo, Santa Rosa, …
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Feb 12 2026
Tarpons come up short in battle with Pirates, 58-57
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Friday, February 6 the PIECHS boys’ basketball team hosted the Hidalgo Pirates in a key district game, with this being the second go around between the teams. In the first meeting, the Tarpons edged out the Pirates 58-57 in a nail biter. It didn’t look good …
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Feb 12 2026
UIL releases new alignments
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Monday, February 5, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) released the new 2026-2028 football, basketball and volleyball alignments. The two-part process involves the schools involved in UIL competition send in their enrollment numbers on October 31, 2025, a day called “Snapshot Day”. The UIL then uses …
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Feb 05 2026
Cold weather triggers fish kill along Laguna Madre
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com What’s that smell? That was the question many residents and visitors were asking this week as thousands of dead fish washed ashore along the Laguna Madre in Port Isabel and South Padre Island following a recent stretch of unusually cold weather. According to the City of South Padre Island, …
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Feb 05 2026
Dianté’s Mom Diaries: Spreading Love in February
By: DIANTÉ MARIGNY February is the month of love, and while hearts and chocolates are everywhere, I like to think of it as a reminder that love can—and should—be spread every day. As a mom, one of my favorite lessons is teaching my kids how to spread love, even when the world doesn’t always …
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Feb 05 2026
Museum seeks vintage photos, film
By: DIANTÉ MARIGNY The Historical Museum of South Padre Island is asking the community to dig into photo albums, old film reels, and forgotten boxes of memories to help preserve the Island’s past. The nonprofit museum is seeking photographs, film, and video clips from the 1950s through the 1980s, with a special interest in vintage …
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Feb 05 2026
WOWE returns to South Padre Island
By JACQI LEVYA-HILL Special to the PARADE The Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo (WOWE) is back and is celebrating a big milestone. Save the dates Feb. 5-7, 2026, and plan to visit the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary for its 30th year, bringing together nature lovers, conservationists and curious families for three …
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Feb 05 2026
New Tequila Festival comes to South Padre Island
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PARADE Tequila lovers will have a new reason to celebrate on the Texas coast as TequilaCon 2026 makes its debut at Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island from February 27 through March 1. Set against the shoreline of South Padre Island, the inaugural event promises a full weekend …
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Feb 05 2026
‘I Love SPI’ campaign begins
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island is inviting residents and businesses to show their love for the Island this Valentine’s Day through the launch of the “I Love SPI” campaign. In partnership with Republic Services, the City is offering an additional brush and bulky item pickup in addition to the …
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Feb 05 2026
LV approves Townhome Subdivision
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS After months of revisions and review, local officials have approved plans for a new townhome-centered residential subdivision in Laguna Vista, clearing the way for the project to move into final permitting stages. During a recent joint meeting, the Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission considered updated …
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