Lozano introduces ‘Sea Coast’

By AMBER JONES Special to the PRESS Growing up, Jose Lozano always loved nature and the outdoors, but he never would’ve guessed his life would eventually revolve around painting and ceramics. Lozano, born in Matamoros, but raised mainly in Brownsville, Texas, said he started taking art seriously in 2016 at Texas Southmost College. “I studied …

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Port Isabel hosts powerlifting qualifier

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Saturday, Feb. 25, the Port Isabel High School hosted the Port Isabel Noah LeBlanc Memorial Invitational. The eight-team powerlifting meet featured 85 lifters and consisted of the following schools: Port Isabel (two teams), Lyford, Raymondville, Rio Hondo, Edinburg Idea, La Feria and Santa Maria. The qualifying meet …

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Thirst for higher learning can be deadly

Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. A THIRST FOR HIGHER LEARNING CAN BE DEADLY There seemed to be some difficulties connected …

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‘San Benito 20’ formed Bohemian Social Club

By Rene Torres RGV young men saw a need for entertainment during the Depression. After the stock market crash of 1929, many in this country experienced a dramatic change in their lives. The economic downfall, which lasted about ten years, caused a downgrade of lifestyle, as many lost their jobs, and some had no choice …

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PIISD recognizes band students, counselors and teachers

PIISD recognizes band students, counselors and teachers By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS Feb. 21 saw the regularly scheduled meeting of the Point Isabel Independent School District. After the pledge of allegiance, pledge to the state of Texas and the opening prayer, the board moved onto their agenda items, first of which was a …

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Womens powerlifting takes home first

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Feb. 17, the Port Isabel Tarpons womens powerlifting team traveled to La Feria HS to participate in the Lionettes Powerlifting Invitational. The eight-team powerlifting meet consisted of Port Isabel, Hidalgo, Raymondville, La Feria, Rio Hondo, Zapata, Monte Alto and Santa Maria. The meet was …

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SPI joins in the 2023 Texas Warrant Roundup

Special to the PRESS Beginning Saturday, March 4, 2023, the South Padre Island Police Department will join more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Texas for a Statewide Warrant Roundup to collect debt owed on outstanding warrants. “We encourage those with outstanding citations to take this opportunity to pay their fines now without incurring further …

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Coast Guard rescues three from capsized vessel near Laguna Vista

Special to the PRESS CORPUS CHRISTI—The Coast Guard rescued three people from the water after their boat capsized near Laguna Vista, Texas, Wednesday, Feb 15. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received notification at 1:32 p.m. stating a 15 to 20-foot boat with three men aboard capsized near Laguna Vista. The three boaters were holding …

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Moments in Time

Editor’s Note: Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. PORT ISABEL FORTUNE BELIEVED  FOUND Here is a Port Isabel treasure story that is told …

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Police Blotter

Editor’s Note: The South Padre Island Police Blotter is compiled by Steve Hathcock. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WITH OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER: On Feb. 12, 2023 at around 02:19 hours, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. Upon making contact with the driver, multiple signs of intoxication were noticed by the officer. …

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