Apr 28 2022
Special to the PRESS Incumbent Heather Scott announces her bid to seek re-election to Point Isabel ISD Board of Trustees, Place 3. Scott, a resident of Laguna Vista who was first elected in May 2019, is a lifetime resident of the Laguna Madre area and attended Point Isabel ISD. schools from elementary through high school. …
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Apr 28 2022
Special to the PRESS Alicia Baldovinos is seeking re-election as PIISD School Board Place 4 for the purpose of continuing to “improve our district for our children; our future”. Baldovinos is asking for the community’s vote so she can continue, “working to bring new opportunities for our students, to support our teachers and staff while …
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Apr 28 2022
Special to the PRESS Former Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees member Jimmy Vela has filed for Place 1 of the Port Isabel City Commission. Vela is a graduate of Port Isabel High School and studied Business and Education Technology at the University of Texas at Brownsville. As a board member at PIISD, …
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Apr 21 2022
Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of published briefs that highlight the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian. By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS Battle Site is Marked Last Fighting Of Civil War Occurred Near City On Beach Hwy. Another historic battlefield of the borderland is …
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Apr 21 2022
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Thursday, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons hosted the La Grulla Lady Gators in a district softball game. The Lady Tarpons played a complete game as they were clicking on all cylinders. The Lady Tarpons jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning. PI …
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Apr 21 2022
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past week Port Isabel High School hosted the 4A District 32 Track meet at Tarpon Stadium. The two-day track meet started on Monday with field events and running prelims. On Wednesday, the track meet concluded with the running finals. In the women’s division, the teams order …
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Apr 21 2022
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS Point Isabel ISD’s Regular Meeting began on Tuesday with the recognition of students who advanced in academic competitions or otherwise excelled in another area. These included the DECA State Participants, the Junior High UIL District Champions, students in VITA Income Tax, who helped community members file their income …
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Apr 21 2022
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Members of the local surfing community are proud to surf along the father of a surfing champion. That father, John Nava, a familiar face around Isla Blanca park, has something big in store for South Padre Island. Nava grew up in Corpus Christi. He has called South Padre Island his home …
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Apr 21 2022
By SHELDON MOORE Special to the PRESS At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Chair Lonnie Gillihan. President and CEO Alita Bagley and a quorum of the board were present for the meeting. Minutes from the February 8 meeting …
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Apr 14 2022
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, April 8, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons hosted the Hidalgo Lady Pirates for a district softball game. PI pitcher Celina Marchan who had 11 strikeouts in her previous game, continued her dominance as she shutout the Lady Pirates. Offensively, the Lady Tarpons were clicking …
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