Oct 08 2026
(The Bandidos Cesar Ochoa at the plate during Bandidos versus Brew Crew game. Sept. 30, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Softball League wrapped up its regular season this past Wednesday, Oct. 30. Entering its sophomore season, the league saw Texas Made depart, but …
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Oct 08 2026
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Five weeks of District 16-4A Division II play are now in the books, and the preseason prognostications are playing out pretty much as predicted. This marks the first season in quite some time that the district has featured eight teams, and with more than half of those …
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Oct 08 2026
Sebastian Barrenechea, 8, won the beach vacation for his parents and two siblings by drawing art that illustrated what he would do if he saw the resurrected Jesus. (Courtesy Photo) Hollyanna Andrade, 9, won the beach vacation for artwork illustrating what can be learned from Jesus’ first resurrection appearance to his disciples. (Courtesy Photo) By …
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Oct 08 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Candidates seeking two seats on the South Padre Island City Council will have an opportunity to address voters during a public candidate forum Monday, Oct. 12. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host the forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The event …
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Oct 08 2026
South Padre Island’s Southern Pickleball Courts at 610 Padre Blvd. have undergone Phase III improvements, including an ADA-compliant restroom, hydration station, shade structure and perimeter fencing. (Photo Courtesy/ City of South Padre Island) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of South Padre Island has completed Phase III improvements at its Southern Pickleball Courts, although a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, was canceled due to weather. The ceremony was originally planned at the facility at 610 …
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Oct 01 2026
(Port Isabel team captains Tristan Green, Alvaro Rocha, Bryan Ramirez, and Grayson Estes pregame coin toss, PI vs La Grulla. September 25, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By: Constancio Martinez Jr This past Friday, Sept. 25 the (1-3) Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the visiting (0-4) La Grulla Gators in district matchup. Prior to the …
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Oct 01 2026
(Team Cantu’s player Jose Garza at the plate. September 23, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Week 5 of the men’s softball league is in the books, with the top teams continuing to solidify their positions near the top of the standings while the rest of the …
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Oct 01 2026
Dylan and Laura Stathopoulos-Santiso took part in the 2024 Walk for Women on South Padre Island, joining participants in support of breast cancer awareness. They look forward to participating again this year. )Courtesy photo/Dylan Stathopoulos-Santiso) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PARADE The Walk to Support Breast Cancer Awareness continues on South Padre Island on …
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Oct 01 2026
Mariachi musicians gather at Beach Waterpark during the 2025 SPI Muzicians Run on South Padre Island. (Courtesy photo/Melissa Compte) By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PARADE Runners and walkers will take to South Padre Island for an evening of racing and live mariachi music when the 2026 SPI Muzicians Run takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, …
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Oct 01 2026
Courtesy photo/Charles Lorenz By M. KATHY RAINES Waves and waves of slender, glittery ruby-throated hummingbirds have ushered in fall migration, now in full swing, as they guzzle nectar from blooms and feeders to fortify themselves for journeys to wintering grounds in Mexico and Central America. Local birders have been scrambling to put up enough feeders …
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