Site of the first Kids Fishing Contest at Clayton’s Pier. Photo courtesy/Clayton Brashear By: Jaqui Leyva-Hill Clayton’s Pier, located at 6800 Padre Boulevard, will host its first Kids Fishing Contest on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Registration …
J Winners of Back to the Beach BINGO display their prizes at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island. Prizes included gift certificates from Smooth Solutions and Barry’s Bistro, along with merchandise from the Hilton …
Barry Patel won South Padre Island’s mayoral election Nov. 3, defeating incumbent Mayor Patrick McNulty. According to unofficial Cameron County election results, Patel received 839 votes, or 66.53%, compared with McNulty’s 422 votes, or …
By: Jacqi Leyva-Hill The Texas Attorney General’s Office has determined that the City of Port Isabel failed to comply with the Texas Public Information Act following a resident’s months-long effort to obtain police evidence related …
By: Constancio Martinez Jr. Although the (3-5, 2-3) Port Isabel Tarpons were still mathematically alive in the playoff hunt, they needed to win their final two games to keep their postseason hopes alive. However, that …
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Long Island Village in Port Isabel is at the center of questions surrounding the Nov. 3 Laguna Madre Water District Board of Directors election. (courtesy photo) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Questions concerning voting eligibility, infrastructure costs and representation have emerged ahead of the Nov. 3 Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) Board of Directors election, following differing statements from two candidates seeking Place 5. Incumbent Dr. Adam LaLonde faces challengers Dr. Glenn …
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Beach Access No. 9 at Bluewater Circle on South Padre Island is slated for $1.6 million in improvements, including permanent restrooms, an accessible dune walkover, a drinking fountain and parking upgrades. Photo courtesy SPI Rentals. By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A $1.6 million improvement project is planned for one of South Padre Island’s public beach accesses, with new restrooms, an accessible dune walkover and parking upgrades intended to make the shoreline easier to reach for residents and visitors. The project will take place at Beach …
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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees approved employee benefit renewals, addressed rising health insurance costs and reached a decision on a Level III grievance during its Oct. 20 regular meeting. Trustees approved a 12-month renewal of pharmacy benefit manager services with Matrix Quality Care Inc., …
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Lady Tarpons prevails in 3-team Play-In tournament, advancing to playoffs. October 27, 2026. Picture by PIHS By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS With their backs against the wall, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team raised their level of play down the stretch, finishing the regular season on a high note by winning …
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Two Port Isabel Tarpons defenders tackle a La Feria Lions player during their district matchup Friday, Oct. 23, in La Feria. The Tarpons fell to the Lions, 14-7, in a closely contested game. Photo courtesy Ray Quiroga By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Four teams enter, two teams leave. At least, that was the scenario heading into the Week 9 slate of games. However, all that changed when the (4-4) La Feria Lions stunned the (3-5) Port Isabel Tarpons with a …
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Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Brazos Life Station Moved 1909 Contract Let.—The contract for moving and repairing the lifesaving station located on Brazos Island to a point about half …
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Festivalgoers gather along Maxan Street in Port Isabel as the sun sets during the 2026 Port Isabel Pachanga. Crowds enjoyed an evening of live entertainment, food and festivities, with vendor tents lining the street. (Photo courtesy Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS City projects, downtown economic activity and municipal operations took center stage during the Port Isabel City Commission’s Oct. 20 special meeting. While commissioners approved several agenda items, seven scheduled executive session matters involving litigation, property transactions and municipal jurisdiction were left undiscussed. Meeting …
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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Special Events Committee reviewed tourism spending and proposed sponsorship policy changes during its Oct. 20 meeting, emphasizing financial accountability, consistent funding standards and attracting new events. Budget Coordinator Jose Toledo presented figures showing that 24 sponsored events received $319,155 during the 2025–2026 fiscal year, …
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(Port Isabel team makes entrance during district game versus Robstown. Oct. 16, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 16 the Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the Robstown Cotton Pickers in a crucial district game. With the regular season winding down, both teams were fighting …
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(Cantu’s softball team claims back-to-back championship titles. October 14, 2026. Picture by Martin Cantu Jr) The Laguna Madre Sports Park concluded its second softball season with a tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Cantu’s, the champions of the inaugural season, returned stronger than ever, finishing the regular season undefeated and earning the tournament’s top seed. As …
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