Jul 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS South Padre Island visitors looking for an evening on the water can enjoy dinner, music and bayfront views aboard the Southern Wave Catamaran, with fireworks cruises adding another option during the summer season. Celebrating 20 years in business, Southern Wave is a family-owned cruise service that has operated …
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Jul 02 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel has welcomed Lori Moore as the new administrator for the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation (EDC), where she will oversee programs aimed at supporting local businesses and encouraging economic growth. Moore said one of her primary goals is to strengthen relationships with the local business community …
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Jul 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS South Padre Island’s ongoing Marine Park project will need another month before its joint permit application is ready to be submitted, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Vice President Gayle Hood told the EDC Board of Directors at its June 16 meeting. The project, which has been in development for …
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Jul 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista’s recently approved Beautification Project was discussed during two consecutive Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings, where four Town Council members in attendance were unable to participate because a quorum of the Town Council was present. At the June 18 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board …
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Jul 02 2026
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Tarpons 7on7 squad had a great season competing this summer against numerous Rio Grande Valley teams. The team looked sharp and won more than their share of games, even against some of the bigger schools in the area. After honing their skills during the …
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Jul 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PARADE South Padre Island visitors looking for a new way to experience the coast can see the island from above with SPI Helicopters, a local tour company offering aerial sightseeing flights, specialty packages and coastal views of the Texas Gulf Coast. Located at 23290 State Park Road 100 on …
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Jul 02 2026
By M. KATHY RAINES Special to the PARADE Lace-trimmed waters churn and swirl between jumbled granite blocks, exploding into shimmering mists. Plush carpets of sun-bathed algae glimmer, crabs scurry into cracks, and maroon-colored sea urchins nestle between boulders, their tiny spines and tube feet wiggling in the waves. Treasures, including the Atlantic purple sea urchin …
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Jun 25 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS After 42 years in law enforcement, including the last 10 years serving the City of Port Isabel, Police Chief Robert Lopez officially retired June 19, leaving behind a legacy of modernization, community engagement and support for the officers who serve alongside him. The City of Port Isabel is …
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Jun 25 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Sunday afternoon trip to South Padre Island ended in tragedy after a 49-year-old Edcouch man died following a water rescue near County Beach Access No. 5. According to Cameron County officials, emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 5:05 p.m. on June 21 to an area about one mile north of …
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Jun 25 2026
PIISD approves budget, employee raises for 2026-27 By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget and compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year during its June 16 meeting, allowing the district to provide salary increases to employees while maintaining a balanced financial outlook. During a …
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