Jul 24 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Local MMA fighter, (2-1-1) Robert Maldonado, will be entering the octagon once again on Saturday, August 2, at Texas Fight League’s “TFL 5 Striker Series”, which will be held at the Amigoland Convention Center in Brownsville, TX. Maldonado will once again face off against (3-2-1) Samuel …
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Jul 24 2025
Special to the PRESS Ken Medders has officially filed for re-election to Place 1 on the South Padre Island City Council, submitting his paperwork on Monday, July 21. A Cameron County native, Medders brings deep ties to the region and a strong commitment to the future of South Padre Island. Since first being elected, …
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Jul 24 2025
Special to the PRESS Two individuals were taken into custody on Sunday evening after what officials with the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office are describing as a disturbing incident involving a high-powered firearm near the Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp located on Hwy. 48, a popular public area frequented by families and community members. …
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Jul 24 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS The Isla Blanca Park campground community showed incredible support this summer for 6-year-old Matthew Luna, a young baseball player from Edinburg who recently competed in the Pony World Series in Louisiana. Known for his powerful swing and relentless dedication, Matthew has become a source of pride …
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Jul 24 2025
PRESS Staff Report The Cameron County District Clerk’s Office, in partnership with the City of Port Isabel, is hosting a Passport Fair on Sat., July 26, 2025, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel. The fair is open to the public. For appointments, call (956) …
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Jul 24 2025
Special to the PRESS Across the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island will once again play host to Texas’ oldest and largest saltwater fishing tournament—the Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT)—from July 30 to August 3, 2025. This marks the tournament’s 85th year, a true testament to …
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Jul 24 2025
PRESS Staff Report Organizing efforts are underway for an inaugural charity golf tournament whose namesake helped secure the future of the South Padre Island Golf Course, located in Laguna Vista. When the South Padre Island Golf Course and its corresponding neighborhood went bankrupt, and the bank was ready to sell it to the highest bidder, …
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Jul 17 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Eric Cespedes, a San Benito native and longtime Harlingen resident, died on Friday, July 11, after rescuing his children from a dangerous rip current off South Padre Island. He was 37. According to a U.S. Border Patrol press release, Agent Cespedes entered the water after his children …
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Jul 17 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Music filled the air as waves lapped the shoreline. At the Sandpiper pavilion, clients from Epoca De Oro danced, enjoyed a beachside picnic, and dipped their toes in the surf, their smiles lighting up the day. Photos shared by the daycare captured laughter and joy, marking …
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Jul 17 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Concerns over safety and explosion risks tied to SpaceX rocket launches and proposed methane gas (LNG) facilities are prompting renewed community action in Cameron County. Local organizations are hosting a public meeting on Thursday, July 24, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center to raise awareness and …
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