By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Tuesday, September 16, the 4A Port Isabel ECHS Lady Tarpons faced off the 6A Los Fresnos Lady Falcons in a non-district match. The Lady Tarpons entered the match having lost to 6A Brownsville Hanna 3-0, while the Lady Falcons were coming off a 3-1 …
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Sep 18 2025
Port Isabel dominates Tigers, 63-6
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday night the (1-2) Port Isabel ECHS Tarpons picked up their first win of the season as they ran all over the (0-3) Valley View Tigers in a non-district matchup. Port Isabel now holds a 12-0 lifetime win record over Valley View. From …
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Sep 11 2025
The Island Pub demolished
WALLS FALL, MEMORIES STAY The Island Pub demolished By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS The demolition of a familiar building on the Island has left behind more than an empty lot. For longtime residents, the space carries a layered history—one built less on records and more on recollections, laughter, and …
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Sep 11 2025
Community rallies for Animal Rescue’s future
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Laguna Bob will take on a different energy this Wednesday as Friends of Animal Rescue brings the community together for its annual “Raise the Ruff” fundraiser. The casual bayside venue will host raffles, live music and spirited auctions, all to support the nonprofit’s long-awaited building …
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Sep 11 2025
Cameron County Parks now accept credit cards
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Visitors to Cameron County parks will have a more convenient way to pay tolls starting Monday, September 8, 2025. The first phase of the county’s toll collection system upgrade has been completed, allowing credit card payments at several popular coastal locations. The upgrade currently affects Isla …
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Sep 11 2025
Port of Brownsville celebrates drivers
Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Truck drivers at the Port of Brownsville are a vital link, moving goods from vessels to businesses across Texas and the nation, thereby keeping commerce and industry thriving. This month, the Port of Brownsville will join the American Trucking Associations in celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which …
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Sep 11 2025
Lady Tarpons edge Falfurrias in four-set thriller
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, September 2, the (4-16) PI ECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the (3-9) Falfurrias Lady Jerseys in a non-district match. The Lady Jerseys were looking to rebound from their loss to Valley View, while the Lady Tarpons aimed to start a winning streak after …
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Sep 11 2025
Tarpons come up short against Rio Hondo
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The (0-2) Port Isabel ECHS Tarpons suffered another setback after losing 35-22 to their old rival, the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats, this past Thursday night. Port Isabel entered the game looking to rebound from their Week 1, 13-12 overtime loss to the 3A Lyford …
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Sep 04 2025
LAGUNA VISTA BUDGET SPURS CONCERN
Library funding, transparency at center of outrage By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Several Laguna Vista residents are questioning cuts to the town’s library budget in the 2025-2026 fiscal year proposal, expressing fears that staff hours, resources, and programming could be reduced at a time when they say library services are more important than ever. Three residents …
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Sep 04 2025
Best Ceviche in South Padre Island and Port Isabel
By: Laurie Coker If all you care about is ceviche—fresh seafood in lime with onions, cilantro, tomato, and a pop of heat or fruit—you’re in luck. Here’s where to get it across South Padre Island and Port Isabel. No fluff, no ranking—just ceviche. Tequila Sunset (SPI) Mango-citrus ceviche: shrimp or fish cured in …
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