Mar 19 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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Mar 12 2026
Port Isabel Sirens suited up for a scrimmage on Sunday, March 8, in Mercedes. (photo courtesy/Iris Horner) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com What started as a small group of women looking for a chance to play football has grown into a new team bringing full-contact women’s football to the Laguna Madre area. The Port Isabel Sirens, …
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Mar 12 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS A second administrator of a Laguna Vista community Facebook group has confirmed that she also received a cease-and-desist letter related to statements posted in the online forum. Natalie Ruiz, an administrator of the “Laguna Vista Texas Happenings” Facebook group, said the letter from an attorney representing Olga Vega …
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Mar 12 2026
Officer Christina ‘Tina’ Esquivel poses in Infinity Fitness merch. (Courtesy photo/Tina Esquivel By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS For more than a decade, Christina Esquivel has served the Rio Grande Valley in law enforcement. Today, the Port Isabel native continues that service as a police officer with the Harlingen Police Department while also leading …
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Mar 12 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees approved campus improvement efforts and facility work during its March board meeting and public hearing. One of the key agenda items included approval of a local improvement plan for Garriga Elementary School for the 2025–2026 school year, which administrators say is …
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Mar 12 2026
Proposed development area Ken Medders questioned during March 4 SPI city council meeting. X marks spot of proposed site. (Courtesy photo/Ken Medders) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Questions about consulting expenditures tied to a proposed development concept and feasibility study were raised during the March 4 South Padre Island City Council meeting. During …
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Mar 12 2026
(Port Isabel’s Aiden Mock at the plate during PI vs La Feria game. March 6, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday night the Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the La Feria Lions in the district’s opener. The night opened with near-perfect weather thanks to a …
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Mar 12 2026
(PI’s Aidan Ramos running the 400 Meter Dash during the Tarpon Relays. March 7, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel ECHS hosted their annual “Tarpon Relays” this past Saturday, March 6. The meet featured 11 schools located throughout the RGV from the 3A to …
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Mar 12 2026
By STEVE HATHCOCK 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 …
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Mar 05 2026
By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County voters headed to the polls March 3 to help determine party nominees in the 2026 Texas primary election, with several high-profile races drawing strong attention across the region. According to unofficial results, more than 34,000 ballots were cast in the Democratic primary in Cameron County out of roughly …
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