By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past October, former Port Isabel Alumni Christa Remi Valdez wrapped up her 2nd season playing Australian football with the Austin Crows women’s team. In 2023, she helped her team win last year’s USAFL National Championship in Women’s Division II. The team awarded Valdez Most Improved Player …

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Special to the PRESS PI Early College High School is celebrating its remarkable achievements at the District I DECA CDC Conference, with several students emerging as winners and advancing to the State DECA CDC Conference scheduled to be held in Houston, Texas, from February 15th to 17th, 2024. The following students have secured their place …

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By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS At approximately 8:49 p.m. on Monday, Port Isabel’s Police and Fire departments received a report of an American Electric Power (AEP) power cable down on South Tarnava Street between Railroad and Hickman Streets. Both departments were dispatched to assess the scene and secure a safety perimeter until AEP …

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By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Three suspects of an alleged armed robbery were apprehended locally this week. According to a Port Isabel Police Department (PIPD) report, on Monday, at approximately 2:24 a.m., Port Isabel Police received a 911 call from a reported victim of an alleged robbery by gunpoint. Responding to the call …

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By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com RGV Fishing Area and Waterway Cleanups, a Texas Domestic Nonprofit Corporation founded in 2018, marked its fifth anniversary with a successful cleanup event on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The organization, led by Managing Director Richard G. Hitchcox, has been actively involved in organizing cleanups along various waterways and fishing areas in …

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By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com In response to the persistence of high tides, possible storm surges, and large waves, South Padre Island has steadfastly committed to bolstering its dune field as a primary defense against natural forces. The initiative, which began in 2021, was prompted by the recognition of the imperative need to safeguard the island’s …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Thursday, January 4, the Port Isabel Tarpons boys’ soccer team competed in the Santa Maria Cougars soccer tournament. Featuring only juniors and sophomores, the young Tarpons’ squad entered the tournament on a mission to redeem themselves after losing the season’s first two games. In their …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, January 9, the (16-6) Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the (9-12) Hidalgo Pirates in a district showdown. Before the matchup, the Tarpons were riding a 10-game winning streak, including three district wins over Zapata (46-18), Raymondville (75-49), and La Grulla (53-39). Meanwhile, Hidalgo had been struggling …

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CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Wednesday, December 27-28, the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road this Christmas break to compete in the Falfurrias Holiday Tournament. The Tarpons got off to a good start on day one of the tournament as they picked up two wins by defeating George West 76-42 …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, January 2, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons took on the Raymondville Lady Bearkats in a home district game. It was a rough start for both teams as their offenses struggled with their shot. Raymondville eventually got on the board with a 3-pointer and followed it …

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