On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report from Space Security Personnel at the Space Boca Chica facilities detailing an incident of man allegedly trespassing. The individual in question, Zhaoning Jiang, 42, was found on SpaceX grounds taking photographs without authorization. According to a press release from the Cameron County …
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Nov 23 2023
Launch makes history
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On November 19, in a rigorous integrated flight test, SpaceX’s Starship experienced a mix of success and challenges during its second launch from Starbase in Boca Chica. Although not unfolding in a controlled environment, the mission provided crucial data for the continuous development of the Starship program, according to the SpaceX …
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Nov 23 2023
Housing authority breaks gound on ‘Judy’s Casitas’ Project
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS As a monument to the cooperative vision of several stakeholders, a groundbreaking ceremony on the ‘Judy’s Casitas’ project took place on Wednesday, November 8. The project is dedicated to and named after the late Judy Sanchez, who worked for the Port Isabel Housing Authority (PIHA) for 39 years …
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Nov 23 2023
City manager urges disaster preparedness
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel City Council discussed several pertinent issues during the governing body’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night November 14. The gas semi-trucks that exploded and caught on fire in Brownsville caused a three-alarm response the night before, according to Jared Hockema, Port Isabel City Manager, and used …
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Nov 23 2023
Sea Turtle Inc. celebrates 46 anniversary
Special to the PRESS On Tuesday, November 14, the nonprofit organization Sea Turtle Inc. celebrated its 46th anniversary. Since its founding in 1977, Sea Turtle Inc. has protected sea turtles through conservation, medical care, applied research and education. Hosting more than a quarter of a million visitors a year, Sea Turtle Inc has become a …
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Nov 23 2023
PI embarks on artistic endeavors
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel Mayor Martin Cantu Jr. has begun an initiative with local artists, such as Christina Salazar, to restore and beautify the city’s iconic dolphin sculptures and infuse additional artistic vibrancy into the city. Mayor Cantu prioritizes restoration, aiming to repair damaged elements before engaging more artists for additional creations. Salazar, …
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Nov 23 2023
Cisneros selected LMWD Employee of the Month
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Sergio Cisneros, an employee with the lab at the Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD), has been selected as LMWD’s Employee of the Month for September. His nomination says that he is “always willing to go above and beyond when anything that is needed.” Cisneros began working at the …
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Nov 23 2023
SpaceX’s spectacle divides opinions in Laguna Madre
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The skies above South Padre Island hosted a mesmerizing show on November 18 as SpaceX’s second super-heavy rocket launch unfolded, captivating enthusiasts and critics. The event drew diverse reactions from residents and visitors across the Laguna Madre area. “I felt the rocket blast there, over 20 miles away,” remarked a Los …
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Nov 23 2023
SPI receives Music-Friendly Texas Designation
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On November 16, Governor Greg Abbott proudly announced that the City of South Padre Island has achieved the coveted Music Friendly Texas Community designation from the Texas Music Office (TMO). This recognition marks a significant step for the city in fostering music-related economic development and job creation, further contributing to Texas’ …
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Nov 23 2023
Tarpons fall to Panthers in area round
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, November 17, the (9-2) Port Isabel Tarpons faced off with the (8-3) Geronimo Navarro Panthers in the Area round of the playoffs. The teams had two previous playoff meetings. In the 2021 playoffs, Navarro beat Port Isabel 55-7, and during the 2012 playoffs, the …
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