Jun 16 2022
Special to the PRESS After a nationwide search, the City of South Padre Island is proud to announce Blake Henry as director for the City of South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Henry is a 20-year industry veteran, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in the tourism and marketing fields. “The City …
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Jun 16 2022
Special to the PRESS The Coast Guard medevacked a woman from a charter fishing vessel Friday 20 miles northeast of South Padre Island, Texas. Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi command center watchstanders received notification at 6:38 p.m. from the crew aboard the charter fishing vessel Miss Mona stating a 63-year-old woman had shallow breathing …
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Jun 16 2022
Special to the PRESS The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on June 13, 2022, that SpaceX can move ahead with the proposed Starship Super Heavy Project in Boca Chica, Texas — a facility that American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has been raising concerns about for the past two years, including through a recent petition generating more …
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Jun 16 2022
By SHELDON MOORE Special to the PRESS Members of the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce gathered on Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. to cut the ribbon on a healthy new alternative for the community. Among the attendees was Cameron County Commissioner Place 2, Carmen Rios to witness the opening of The Good Life Smoothies …
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Jun 16 2022
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com “You give a kid a fish, you feed him for a day. You teach a kid to fish, you feed him for a lifetime,” says Cameron County Justice of the Peace, and Laguna Madre native, Bennie Bo Ochoa. That idea is the foundation of the Second Annual Fishing with Judge Ochoa: …
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Jun 16 2022
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS The June 14 Runoff Elections saw spectators shocked at the special election for U.S. Representative District 34, where Republican Mayra Flores defeated leading Democrat Dan Sanchez by over 2,000 votes. Flores garnered 50.98 percent of the vote, flipping a seat long held by Democrat Filemon Vela, who resigned …
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Jun 16 2022
By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS On Thursday, June 9, South Padre Island held the ribbon cutting ceremony for one of its newest establishments. Berry Divine Acai Bowls, pronounced Ahh-sigh-eee, opened its doors at the start of spring break 2022, though the grand opening event was held June 9. The proprietors of the eatery, …
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Jun 09 2022
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Monday PIISD got its 2022 Summer Health Recreational Initiative program up and running. The program is being held at the High School for incoming 7th graders to 12th graders and runs from Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. during June 6 – 23 and July 11 …
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Jun 09 2022
By ALITA BAGLEY South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce These are tough times to own a small business due to factors like going through a pandemic, inflation being at one of its highest levels, gas prices over the roof, and supply chain issues. Even those who have been in business for many years are finding …
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Jun 09 2022
Special to the PRESS Residents and visitors of South Texas have an opportunity to help protect the environment and wildlife this World Oceans Day while enjoying and exploring beautiful South Padre Island North Beach with friends and family. Costa Cleanups, a South Padre Island nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving South Texas’ unmaintained beaches, is hosting …
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