Jun 05 2025
By: Laurie Coker Special to the PARADE Hedera Tropical Grill is a standout addition to South Padre Island’s dining scene, particularly considering the rocky history of the location it now occupies. A few restaurants in the same building have come and gone over the years, with one even featured on a reality show that …
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Jun 05 2025
By: M. Kathy Raines Special to the PARADE Wheel-like, the tarantula reared itself onto four legs, “arms” waving, revealing a velvety black underside and fangs. Astonished, I doubled back as I rode past him on my bicycle in early May on the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail north of Alton Gloor in Brownsville. With …
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May 29 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Neyfis Castellanos, a 23-year-old Port Isabel local, is making a name for himself in powerlifting, with a first-place finish at the inaugural USA Powerlifting Tournament of Power in San Angelo. He’s not just lifting weights, he’s carrying Port Isabel’s pride as he aims for national competitions. …
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May 29 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS On May 28, 2025, residents, visitors, and RV campers gathered at the Cameron County Amphitheater to hear about upcoming changes at Isla Blanca Park. The beach—voted Texas’ best by USA Today readers in 2024 and nominated again for 2025—continues to draw visitors from across the country, …
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May 29 2025
(Courtesy Photo/Hugo Robles) By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS The southernmost tip of the island sprang to life Saturday as hundreds poured into the Cameron County Amphitheater and southern end of Isla Blanca Park for a full-throttle trio of events: the Fajita Fest Cook-Off, the WSPBR beach rodeo, and the United Collectibles Expo. …
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May 29 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, May 22, Port Isabel Early College HS held a signing day for Dominic “Panama” Acosta, who signed his Letter of Intent to play soccer for Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX. One of the things head Soccer coach Chris Ortiz liked about Acosta was …
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May 29 2025
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This week, the Port Isabel 7on7 team is about to wrap the season up competing in the Brownsville 7on7 league. In last week’s 7on7 league action, the Tarpons closed out the regular season undefeated and secured the #1 seed in bracket play. Port Isabel’s first …
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May 22 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the PRESS Port Isabel High School has chosen its valedictorian, Azul Albino, and salutatorian, Nicole Fleming, two young women defined by relentless effort and years of dedication. Their accomplishments are a clear reflection of their commitment to academics. For Azul Albino, the title of valedictorian came after …
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May 22 2025
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) took several strides toward community revitalization and long-term planning during its recent board meeting, approving two facade improvement grants, discussing stalled marina development, and adopting the 2025-2026 fiscal budget. A highlight of the meeting was the board’s unanimous approval of a …
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May 22 2025
(courtesy photo/weather.gov) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com As hurricane season begins, the City of South Padre Island is encouraging residents, property owners, and businesses to take proactive steps to stay safe. With hurricane season stretching from June 1 through November 30, city officials emphasize the importance of having a preparedness plan in place before a storm …
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