Sep 11 2025
WALLS FALL, MEMORIES STAY The Island Pub demolished By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS The demolition of a familiar building on the Island has left behind more than an empty lot. For longtime residents, the space carries a layered history—one built less on records and more on recollections, laughter, and …
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Sep 11 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Laguna Bob will take on a different energy this Wednesday as Friends of Animal Rescue brings the community together for its annual “Raise the Ruff” fundraiser. The casual bayside venue will host raffles, live music and spirited auctions, all to support the nonprofit’s long-awaited building …
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Sep 11 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Visitors to Cameron County parks will have a more convenient way to pay tolls starting Monday, September 8, 2025. The first phase of the county’s toll collection system upgrade has been completed, allowing credit card payments at several popular coastal locations. The upgrade currently affects Isla …
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Sep 11 2025
Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Truck drivers at the Port of Brownsville are a vital link, moving goods from vessels to businesses across Texas and the nation, thereby keeping commerce and industry thriving. This month, the Port of Brownsville will join the American Trucking Associations in celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which …
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Sep 11 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, September 2, the (4-16) PI ECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the (3-9) Falfurrias Lady Jerseys in a non-district match. The Lady Jerseys were looking to rebound from their loss to Valley View, while the Lady Tarpons aimed to start a winning streak after …
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Sep 11 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The (0-2) Port Isabel ECHS Tarpons suffered another setback after losing 35-22 to their old rival, the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats, this past Thursday night. Port Isabel entered the game looking to rebound from their Week 1, 13-12 overtime loss to the 3A Lyford …
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Sep 04 2025
Library funding, transparency at center of outrage By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Several Laguna Vista residents are questioning cuts to the town’s library budget in the 2025-2026 fiscal year proposal, expressing fears that staff hours, resources, and programming could be reduced at a time when they say library services are more important than ever. Three residents …
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Sep 04 2025
By: Laurie Coker If all you care about is ceviche—fresh seafood in lime with onions, cilantro, tomato, and a pop of heat or fruit—you’re in luck. Here’s where to get it across South Padre Island and Port Isabel. No fluff, no ranking—just ceviche. Tequila Sunset (SPI) Mango-citrus ceviche: shrimp or fish cured in …
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Sep 04 2025
By: Trina Indi Johnson When darkness begins to cloak Margaritaville’s open-air stage, Kelo McKane begins to light it up. He strums a guitar riff that hums with raw energy, strides into the crowd with mic in hand, and sparks rowdy singalongs and quick-witted banter. It’s pure McKane: vibrant, unscripted, and pulsing with a spirit that …
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Sep 04 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, August 28, the Port Isabel ECHS hosted the 16th Annual “Volley by the Beach” 2025 volleyball tournament. The tourney brought in 30 teams from the 1A ranks to the 5A ranks. Teams in attendance were from as far north as Cuero to Corpus area …
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