By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The City of Laguna Vista is slated to hold an election to fill the Town Council Place Three vacancy. The deadline for applicants was on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The election will be held on April 15 at the City Hall. This comes after the resignation of the previous seat holder, …
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Feb 20 2025
Mayor announces projects at Valentines concert
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce held a Valentine’s Choir Performance at Josephine’s Kitchen and Coffee Shop. The event featured a performance from Derry and Garriga Elementary choir students. At the event, Port Isabel Mayor Martin Cantu Jr. announced various projects and updated the public on the progress of the …
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Feb 20 2025
USCGA Flotilla 7-2 participates in GLO Adopt-a-Beach
Special to the PRESS US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-2 participated in the State of Texas’ annual General Land Office [GLO] Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and community service. Flotilla 7-2, in partnership with Bayside Marine, Inc. of Port Isabel, Texas, local RGV high schools and dedicated volunteers, worked diligently to ensure …
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Feb 20 2025
ZAK MIRZ: Magic show coming to SPI
Special to the PRESS El Paseo Arts is celebrating the “Art of Magic” with a “fabulously talented” magician. Zak Mirz is a first-generation American. His parents immigrated from Iran and Afghanistan. Unfortunately, when Mirz was only one year old, his father was murdered when his Italian restaurant was robbed. Growing up in Texas, Mirz turned …
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Feb 20 2025
Tarpons defeat Aviators
By JOHNNY NIETO Special to the PRESS On Monday, Feb. 10, the Lady Tarpons staged an impressive comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over the IDEA Robindale Aviators in a thrilling district matchup. The game started with the Aviators taking an early 1-0 lead in the first half, putting the Lady Tarpons on the defensive. …
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Feb 20 2025
PORT ISABEL: Women’s powerlifting team finishes first at La Feria Meet
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Thursday, Feb. 13, the Port Isabel women’s powerlifting team traveled to La Feria to compete at the Lionettes Invitational Powerlifting Meet. The meet featured the following eight schools: Port Isabel, PSJA North, Santa Maria, Hidalgo, Valley View, Lyford, La Feria and Rio Hondo. The following …
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Feb 20 2025
MOMENTS IN TIME: Causeway carries 3,148 vehicles in first short week
Steve Hathcock has an extensive background in historical preservation and writing focused on South Texas. He has served as Chairman of the Cameron County Historical Commission for two terms and Vice Chair for two terms, having been a member since 2004. He is also a founding member of the Historical Foundation of South Padre Island …
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Feb 13 2025
Andy Bowie Park undergoes renovation
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The Andy Bowie Park, located at 7300 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, is set to receive renovations. The park has been closed for construction since Feb. 6 and will stay closed until further notice. According to an official press release from Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, the official …
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Feb 13 2025
Fire breaks out in Villa Madre apartments
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, a fire broke out at the Villa Madre apartment complex. While the damage was minor, some of its residents were displaced. According to Fire Marshal John Sandoval, the Port Isabel Fire Department was initially dispatched to unit 105. When the team arrived, they discovered the real fire was in a unit …
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Feb 13 2025
Handpan player gifts Islanders spiritual grooves
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Photographer, painter and carpenter Jose Adrian Quevedo Quintana, aka ‘The Handpan Guy’ has been playing the cupola for over a year now. He recently announced that he was searching for bars, restaurants and any venue that would allow him to share his music on South Padre Island, free of charge. According …
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