Oct 22 2026
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He has spent many years collecting and …
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Oct 15 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Federal authorities are investigating a cyberattack involving the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) after funds were transferred to a fraudulent account, raising questions about the amount of money involved and whether it can be recovered. South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty publicly acknowledged the incident during the Oct. 7 …
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Oct 15 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com What started as a song request during a South Padre Island performance has turned into a new musical milestone for local singer-songwriter Kelo McKane, whose latest single is reaching radio audiences beyond South Texas. McKane released “The Promise” on Sept. 18, putting his own country and Southern rock spin on the …
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Oct 15 2026
Young entrepreneurs display their certificates at the third annual Island Children’s Market on Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy of organizer Lauren Frey) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Young entrepreneurs showcased their creativity, determination and business skills Saturday, Oct. 10, as the third annual Island Children’s Market welcomed approximately 150 attendees to the South …
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Oct 15 2026
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 9 the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road as they took on the Ingleside Mustangs in a key district game. Both teams entered the matchup coming off big district victories. The Mustangs were fresh off a 45-7 win over La Feria, while …
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Oct 15 2026
(Port Isabel Varsity team defeats Hidalgo 3-1. October, 10, 2026. Picture by PIISD) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Oct. 10 the PIECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the Hidalgo Lady Pirates in district matchup. The Lady Tarpons are entering the match on a high note after beating Brownsville Jubilee this …
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Oct 15 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Disagreements over facility expansion, desalination proposals, environmental concerns and future development highlighted the October 12 meeting of the Port Isabel–San Benito Navigation District (PISBND) Board of Commissioners, where two proposed initiatives failed to advance. Under Item 8, RFQ 2026-600, commissioners considered soliciting qualifications from design-build firms for …
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Oct 15 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A proposed seawater desalination facility could help strengthen the Laguna Madre region’s long-term water supply as the Laguna Madre Water District moves forward with plans to develop an additional source of drinking water. The project has received financing authorizations through the Texas Water Development Board, including $10 million approved in July …
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Oct 15 2026
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He has spent many years collecting …
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Oct 08 2026
Rita Hernandez, winner of the Oct. 3 South Padre Island City Council Place 1 special election. Photo courtesy of Rita Hernandez. By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Rita Hernandez secured a victory in the Oct. 3 special election for South Padre Island City Council, Place 1, receiving 71.80% of the vote to fill the …
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