Sep 25 2025
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! has boosted health for nearly a decade in these coastal towns, but funding concerns cast doubt on its future. “Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta!” means “Your Health Counts!” — and for more than two decades, the Rio Grande Valley has been home to this …
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Sep 25 2025
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel City Commission held a Special Meeting on September 24, 2025, addressing a full agenda that ranged from tax ordinances to community events and departmental updates. The meeting began with approval of routine consent agenda items, including budget amendments and minutes from the September …
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Sep 25 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Smiles and conversation filled the air as the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary marked its 16th anniversary on Thursday. The evening unfolded alongside a South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce mixer. Island locals gathered to the sound of Roland Z’s guitar …
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Sep 25 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, September 20 the PIECHS Lady Tarpons volleyball team took on the Zapata Lady Hawks in their last non-district matchup. The Lady Tarpons got off to a slow start in the first set as they saw themselves down 6-1 early in …
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Sep 25 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday night the Port Isabel ECHS Tarpons ran circles around the Hidalgo Pirates to the tune of 61-7. After starting the season with two losses, the Tarpons have now won its last two games to even their record to 2-2. …
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Sep 18 2025
Special to the PRESS South Padre Island musician Dr. Zog has released Sandbar Symphony, his tenth album and perhaps his most ambitious project to date. More than just a record, it’s a full-blown musical and visual experience—an hour-long tropical fantasy that weaves original songs, surreal storytelling, and psychedelic visuals into a tribute to …
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Sep 18 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Cameron County officials are moving forward with a major utility upgrade at Isla Blanca Park aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing the experience for visitors. As part of the project, the park’s interior campground will close October 1 for approximately one year while crews …
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Sep 18 2025
Special to the PRESS Point Isabel ISD has announced the appointment of Maritza Hoffman to its Board of Trustees, bringing with her years of experience in education and community service. Hoffman holds a bachelor’s degree in Language Arts 6–12 with a reading specialization and spent eight years in the classroom fostering literacy and a …
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Sep 18 2025
Special to the PRESS South Padre Island will host a major gathering of national experts and Texas leaders later this month as they confront one of the state’s most urgent issues: the alarming rise in human trafficking and gender-based violence. The CCAW Summit: Beyond the Bounds, an extension of the national Conference on …
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Sep 18 2025
Special to the PRESS The local surfing community is once again coming together to support the Annual Special Needs Surfing Clinic, scheduled for Sunday, September 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Barry’s Beach Bar. This event offers a meaningful opportunity for volunteers to make a significant impact in a short amount of …
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