Oct 23 2025
By: Jacqi Leyva-Hill Laguna Vista residents can expect new growth in the coming years following the Town Council’s recent approval of a major residential and commercial development by Gallery Homes within Reinvestment Zone No. 1. The project, approved unanimously by the Laguna Vista City Council, includes plans for 375 new homesites within the South …
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Oct 23 2025
By: Jacqi Leyva-Hill The Port Isabel City Commission held a special meeting this week following the cancellation of its regularly scheduled October 14 meeting. The session included several city approvals and appointments. The Commission approved the creation of the new Port Isabel Animal Shelter Advisory Board and appointed initial members Oscar del Abra, Lexus Martinez, …
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Oct 23 2025
By: Constancio Martinez Jr This Tuesday night, the Port Isabel ECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the Hidalgo ECHS Lady Pirates in a district volleyball matchup. The Lady Tarpons had previously swept the Lady Pirates (3-0) in early October, and another win would help solidify their third-place standing in the district as the regular season winds down. …
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Oct 23 2025
By: Constancio Martinez Jr. This past Thursday, October 16, the (3-4) Port Isabel ECHS Tarpons took on the (4-3) Kingsville King Brahmas at Javelina Stadium. Last season, PI defeated Kingsville 48-19, and the Tarpons were hoping for a similar outcome this year. But the Tarpons’ “Seawall Defense” knew they would have to step up their …
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Oct 17 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel community is mourning the loss of Mary Gorball, affectionately known as “Norski,” who passed away suddenly on October 6, 2025, at the age of 86. A longtime Port Isabel Chamber Ambassador and dedicated volunteer, Gorball was known for her warmth, generosity, and tireless commitment to serving others. …
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Oct 17 2025
By JACQI LEVY-HILL Special to the PRESS The 2025 South Padre Island City Council Candidate Forum brought together five candidates who shared their priorities for the island’s future, addressing issues such as tourism, infrastructure, fiscal management, and transparency in local government. The key takeaways and action items include enforcing short-term rental ordinances and revoking …
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Oct 17 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Thursday night, the (2-4) Port Isabel ECHS Tarpons looked to get back in the win column when they took on the (2-4) Brownsville St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds at Tarpon Stadium. Prior to the matchup, Port Isabel was coming off a 14-7 loss to Roma …
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Oct 17 2025
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The monthly Laguna Vista Town Council meeting was held at the South Texas EcoTourism Center on TX-100 in Laguna Vista. All council members were in attendance except Johvonne Howard. The council addressed a room full of residents and interested citizens about the agenda focused on community programs, …
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Oct 17 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Residents of South Padre Island will soon head to the polls to take part in the General Election on November 4, 2025, where voters will elect two City Council Members for Place 1 and Place 2. Candidates from Place 2 include Kerry Schwartz, Aarin Hartwell, and Esteban Flores. Early voting will …
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Oct 17 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island recently played host to a press conference highlighting exciting updates for this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade. The event, held at the South Padre Island Convention Center on October 15, emphasized SPI’s role as one of the parade’s top sponsors. McAllen city officials, including commissioners and City Manager …
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