Nov 02 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Harmony Heard, the new Director of Sales for Visit South Padre Island (VSPI), formerly the Visitor’s Bureau, introduced herself to the community at October’s ‘Coffee & Conversation’ meeting hosted by the South Padre Island’s Chamber of Commerce. She announced several reveals which will help create more sales for …
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Nov 02 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District (PI-ISD) held a community meeting on Monday at Divots Bar and Grill in Laguna Vista to discuss the need to support competitive salaries for the dedicated staff in the Port Isabel schools in this election on November 7. By obtaining voter approval, …
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Nov 02 2023
By AVERY ARIZOLA Region One ESC Region One Education Service Center (Region One) has placed dedicated career advisors in four local high schools – Edcouch-Elsa High School, Grulla High School, Monte Alto Early College High School, and Port Isabel High School – thanks to funding in partnership with the rootEd Alliance. rootEd Alliance, is a …
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Nov 02 2023
By MARIA POINTER Special to the PRESS Port Isabel, a charming coastal town in Texas, came alive with excitement during the annual Crowfest celebration. This festive gathering was orchestrated by a local Port Isabellian, Phil Koehler, affectionately known as “whiz§kid.” For the past four years, Phil has dedicated his efforts to making Crowfest a memorable …
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Nov 02 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, October 27, the (7-2, 2-0) Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the (4-4, 1-1) La Grulla Gators in the final regular season game for both teams. A win by the Tarpons, and they would be district champions. Meanwhile, an upset by the Gators would result in …
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Nov 02 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Sunday, October 29, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons softball traveling team took the cobwebs off their softball equipment and hit the field as they played their first games in the Harlingen Fall Ball League. Under the hot, blazing sun with no cold front in …
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Oct 26 2023
Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector (CCTAC), Antonio “Tony” Yzaguirre Jr., informs property owners that approximately 219,233 tax statements for Tax Year 2023 were mailed to personal and real estate property owners this week. “If taxpayers have not received a tax bill, they can pay their taxes online at cameroncountytx.gov/tac or any …
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Oct 26 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS “I was abused physically, psychologically and sexually by my husband,” said Port Isabel area resident Wendy L. Brittanica, “and I want the world to know.” Every day, in the Unites States, three current or former intimate partners will murder the women they’re associated with, according to the …
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Oct 26 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Laguna Madre area will celebrate spectacularly Halloween 2023. There will be costume contests and parties on both sides of the Queen Isabella Causeway and in Laguna Vista. Regardless of age, there is something for everyone, even pets. On Friday, Oct. 27, the South Texas Ecotourism Center will celebrate Halloween …
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Oct 26 2023
By LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On Monday, the Place 4 council candidates faced off in a forum moderated by Kathy Cunningham and presented by the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. Initially, both candidates gave the audience their brief bios. Langston touted her long-running residency, community involvement, and contributions to the city council over the past …
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