Oct 19 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Rees Langston, the incumbent candidate for the South Padre Island City Council’s Position 4, is running for the position against challenger Tally Ragsdale. Like her opponent, she was born and raised in Texas. Langston has lived 24 years as a permanent resident of South Padre Island. She has …
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Oct 19 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Wednesday evening, October 18, the Laguna Vista City Council meeting came to order. During the Open Forum, three audience members addressed the Council. First, retired doctor Chet Davis of Laguna Vista (LV) explained how community clinics were a poor business model because they’re in the business of referrals, and the money flows …
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Oct 19 2023
By LAURIE COKER In the world of legal dramas, ‘Burial’ stands out as an interesting tale of justice with a David versus Goliath spin. At the forefront is the tenacity of an ostentatious personal injury attorney. Directed by Maggie Betts and available on Prime Video, this based-on-a-true-story film brings to life the courtroom battle between …
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Oct 19 2023
Special to the PRESS Sea Turtle Inc. (STI) and the SPI Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary (SPIBNC) on South Padre Island will each host a coordinated mash-up event between their two facilities on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. STI is hosting a ‘Spooky Saturday’ at 6617 Padre Boulevard while SPIBNC will …
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Oct 19 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, October 17, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons played a district game versus the visiting La Grulla Lady Gators. This was the second meeting between the two teams, with La Grulla previously beating Port Isabel 3-0 in September. Fast forward to this week, and the Lady …
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Oct 19 2023
OCHOA RUNS THE BALL IN WINNING GAME By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, October 13, the (6-2) Port Isabel Tarpons played their first district game against the visiting (1-6) Raymondville Bearkats. The Tarpons are coming off a 28-2 win against UAT-Cuidad Victoria, while the Bearkats are coming off a 38-0 …
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Oct 12 2023
By LAURIE COKER Laguna Madre residents are experiencing an annual solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14 dubbed “Ring Of Fire” which extends from the north Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, moving through Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. After its showing in the US, …
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Oct 12 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS The recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a triumph for many and sparks controversy for others. After Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation in 2021, the Lone Star State officially recognizes both Indigenous Peoples’ and Columbus Day celebrated the same week. As the controversy and differing of opinions continues …
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Oct 12 2023
By TESS FICCAGLIA Special to the PRESS The Laguna Vista UTRGV Clinic is closing effective December 1, 2023, according to clinic officials. Close to 80 residents attended a Laguna Vista Community Forum on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, to voice opinions, receive answers, and discuss alternative healthcare for the residents of Laguna Vista. Now, the main …
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Oct 12 2023
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS South Padre Island’s General Election is Tuesday, November 7. Incumbent Rees Langston and her challenger, Tally Ragsdale, are the two candidates running for Position 4 on the City Council. Early voting starts Monday, October 23, in the SPI Community Center at 451 Padre Boulevard. Facing off with Langston, …
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