Aug 20 2026
By Laurie Coker South Padre Island has a new restaurant worth checking out. Ayy Miguel, conveniently located at 2213 Padre Blvd., comes from the same owners behind White Sands and White Sands Bakery, and after two visits, I can say the food has been consistently delicious, served hot, and packed with flavor. On my first …
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Aug 20 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island City Council members addressed the proposed tax rate, employee compensation, Island Gateway improvements and ecotourism initiatives during their Aug. 5 regular meeting. Council members approved Resolution No. 2026-16, setting the proposed tax rate for purposes of publishing notice of the upcoming meeting to vote on the 2026 tax …
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Aug 20 2026
Special to the PRESS South Padre Island voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking the Place 1 City Council seat during a candidate forum next month. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host the City Council Special Election Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the …
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Aug 20 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners considered a proposed system for collecting contaminated water from boats to address a need raised by a tenant, renewed its windstorm insurance and received updates on dock repairs, maintenance and other port operations during its Aug. 13 meeting. Republic …
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Aug 20 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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Aug 20 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Point Isabel ISD trustees are revisiting the district’s process for naming school facilities, including a policy that has not been updated in more than a decade. The Board of Trustees discussed the issue during a special meeting Aug. 18 as it began forming a Facilities Naming Committee and considered possible revisions …
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Aug 20 2026
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct headline, “Free Classes Encourage Island Fitness.” The story was originally published with the headline “Gym Offers Free Fitness Classes.” By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Barry Patel, owner of the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island, is sponsoring a free community mat …
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Aug 13 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com With a former mayor now seeking his seat, South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty says voters will have a choice in November between changing course or continuing the investments and projects his administration has put in motion. McNulty, who has served as mayor for the past seven years, is seeking another …
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Aug 13 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel City Commission reviewed an early draft of the city’s FYE 2027 budget (Fiscal Year Ending 2027) Tuesday, Aug. 11, as officials discussed employee pay, department expenses, equipment needs and the city’s 2026 property tax rate. City staff described the budget as an early working draft. …
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Aug 13 2026
PRESS Staff Report The Office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes, in partnership with the City of Port Isabel, will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel. The fair is open to the public. …
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