Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, that offer a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the world. Ashore on Padre Island The schooner Delaware, loaded with coal for the navy, on the 6th instant, …

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                  By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Sept. 22, the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road as they took on the Edcouch-Elsa [EE] Yellowjackets in a non-district matchup. Last year, the Tarpons got the best of the Yellowjackets in a 31-14 …

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Special to the PRESS PHARR, TX—Registration for the annual Red Tide Ranger training is open for the Sept. 30 classroom instruction that will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Coastal Studies Lab at 100 Marine Lab Drive, in Isla Blanca Park, on South Padre Island. The …

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  On Sunday, Sept. 24, club members had the opportunity to volunteer at the Laguna Madre Humane Society’s [LMHS] Barktoberfest held at and with the help of Hopper Haus Bar & Grill in Port Isabel. The event showcased cats and dogs in need of “fur-ever” homes and allowed pet owners to bring their pets out …

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  By CONNIE THOMAS On Sept. 16, 1919, the American Legion was granted its federal charter by Congress. 90 years later, on Sept. 15, 2009, Congress proclaimed Sept. 16 as American Legion Day. Established to support and assist veterans returning from World War I, American Legion Day has since grown and supported veterans of all …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Sept. 23, the PIHS Lady Tarpons hosted a district best-of-five series match against the Hidalgo Lady Pirates. After four hard-fought games, the visiting Lady Pirates beat the Lady Tarpons 3-1. The Lady Tarpons did have their moments, but at the end of the day, …

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By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Jerrod Leon Henry is behind the Rio Grande Distillery in Port Isabel. He initially arrived in this Gulf Coast community by tuna boat after what he described as being booted out of his home state for doing what he does best – making and selling liquor. His life had many journeys …

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By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS A former NASA administrator turned Executive General Manager of Starbase has made it her priority to bridge the gap between SpaceX and its surrounding communities. Recently, she publicly addressed citizens of the lower Laguna Madre to fill them in on SpaceX’s latest successes, concerns and plans for the …

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By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com German food and the pursuit of providing animals with homes and affordable healthcare, doesn’t seem to have much in common, but this weekend, that will change when an upcoming event brings the two together. This Sunday, Hopper Haus Bar & Grill and the Laguna Madre Humane Society [LMHS] will be partnering …

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By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Pachanga in the Park returns for the 12th year next weekend. The annual event held by the City of Port Isabel originally was hosted in Washington Park, according to Valerie Bates, the City of Port Isabel’s marketing director. She says that it quickly outgrew the space, until they were “bursting at …

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