By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS The Cameron County Parks Department is set to light up Isla Blanca Park this Independence Day weekend with two nights of live music at the Cameron County Amphitheater and Event Center, located at the southern tip of South Padre Island. On Friday, July 4, the department …
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Jun 26 2025
Moments in Time: First Boat Docks for Fish Tourney
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. First boat docks for fish tourney The first of some 50 boats for the 1951 fishing tournament arrived here Monday, and at …
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Jun 26 2025
Summer track athlete wins heptathlon
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On June 20-21, PIECHS student Elle Wall competed in the 2025 girls’ (15-16) Heptathlon event at the AU South Texas – Central District Qualifier held in Von Ormy, TX. Completed over two days, the Heptathlon is a combination of seven grueling events, including the 100m Hurdles, 200M …
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Jun 26 2025
Tarpons 7on7 team secures spot in state tourney
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Friday, June 20th, Port Isabel hosted its annual “Battle by the Bay” 7on7 State Qualifying Tournament. The tourney featured six teams split into two pools, with Port Isabel, La Grulla, and Freer in Pool A, and Hidalgo, Stockdale, and Rio Hondo in Pool B. The Tarpons …
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Jun 19 2025
Rare fish discovery at SPI Nature Camp surprises young explorers
By TRINA ‘INDI’ JOHNSON Special to the PRESS A fish species not previously documented as part of South Padre Island’s wildlife was discovered last week by campers attending the SPI Birding and Nature Center’s Coastal Nature Camp. The fish, a fat sleeper, or Dormitator maculatus, was pulled from the last of three traps placed …
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Jun 19 2025
MOMENTS IN TIME: Revenue cutter wrecks on Padre Island
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. REVENUE CUTTER WRECKS ON PADRE ISLAND The United States revenue cutter Alma was driven on Padre Island Texas, during the storm and all on …
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Jun 19 2025
Garza launches campaign
Special to the NEWS Mauro Garza announced this week that he will run as a Republican candidate for Cameron County Judge against Eddie Treviño. Garza released a launch video with his campaign announcement, outlining the reasons why he decided to run, including what he deemed as the mismanagement of county tax revenue and …
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Jun 19 2025
’Tarps make All-District selections
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The 2025 Port Isabel Early College High School young baseball team had a tough season, but several PIECHS players still left their mark on the field. Earning First Team, All-District Outfield honors was freshman, Joseph “Jojo” Martinez (Unanimous). A standout player, J. Martinez also earned Second …
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Jun 19 2025
Local track athletes compete at AAU South Texas
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On June 13, the local summer track team, “Coastal Heat” competed at the AAU South Texas – South District Qualifier. The Track & Field meet was held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Brownsville, TX, and featured hundreds of athletes from throughout South Texas. The youngest of …
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Jun 19 2025
Community cleanup returns to end of road
By TRINA ‘INDI’ JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Huge prizes await at area cleanup. Dolphin watch tours, handcrafted jewelry, metal art, hotel stays, and even guided fishing trips are just a few of the rewards up for grabs at Saturday’s End of the Road Beach Cleanup. The prize table looks more like a coastal festival …
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