Oct 20 2022
By R. Lewis Special to the PRESS Society Account 2:53 PM (34 minutes ago) to me The use of groundcovers has always been popular in landscaping. It seems that the popularity of having designated areas of flowerbeds that are completely full of one healthy spreading, vigorously growing groundcover plant can uptick on season and wane the …
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Oct 13 2022
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The beauty of the beaches of South Padre Island is undeniable, but not everyone is a fan of sand. However, there are some who see a pile of sand and see a blank canvas. Nowhere else is that more evident on South Padre Island than its very own Sand Castle Days, …
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Oct 13 2022
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Tuesday night, Oct. 11, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons hosted the Raymondville Lady Kats in a volleyball district matchup. The teams were fairly evenly matched which led to some exciting sets. PI head coach Johvonne Howard was pleased with her team’s effort. “Tonight’s win showed …
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Oct 13 2022
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Thursday the Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the UAT Cuidad Victoria Roadrunners in a second of two international games versus Mexican teams. It was a great start for PI’s “Seawall Defense” as they had another exceptional performance forcing the Roadrunners punt in their first six possessions. …
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Oct 13 2022
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As flu season rolls in, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Point Isabel ISD partnered with Walgreens to offer flu vaccinations to the entire school staff on every campus. According to Theresa Capistran, the reason they provided the Flu Shot Clinic to employees from every department of the district, was to put …
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Oct 13 2022
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS G.J. Palmer, Jr. of Queen Isabella Development approached Port Isabel’s City Council at the meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11. With the aid of a PowerPoint, his team led the City Council through the Port Isabel Queens Point Development Proposal to add a new state-of-the-art marina on a piece …
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Oct 13 2022
Special to the PRESS On Tuesday, Oct 4, horseback riders enjoying a ride along county beach #5 on South Padre Island photographed a seven-and-a-half-foot American Alligator resting along the shoreline, an odd place to see an alligator. Photos made their way into social media where they went viral across the RGV. Warnings and questions …
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Oct 06 2022
By Steve Hathcock It was a hot, dry summer. My older brother, Bill, speaking with sixteen years of experience, opined “this is as hot as I’ve ever seen!” My folks owned a small second hand, antique shop (down on South Water Street just before where the road splits into a Y) and would spend their …
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Oct 06 2022
By Tess Ficcaglia The Padre Island Brewing Company opened in 1995, when only a few businesses dotted the main thoroughfare. Mark, the owner recalls a fast-food hamburger place and a beach store being the only two establishments in proximity. His father worked for a major brewery and gave him the bug of becoming a Brew …
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Oct 06 2022
By Tess Ficcaglia The City of Port Isabel has a long history of well known characters whose souls have not truly passed on and still walk the streets. The best way to experience this phenomenon is to participate in the Spirits of Port Isabel Tour. Footfalls can be heard as you walk through the dark …
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