By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS SpaceX is set to launch a prototype vehicle at Starbase, the Boca Chica location “as soon as Oct. 13, pending regulatory approval,” according to its official website. This comes after SpaceX has faced environmental controversies. The company was the center of an open investigation by the Texas Commission …
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Oct 10 2024
Gabriella’s expands, ribbon cutting slated
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS Popular Italian Grill and Pizzeria will open a new venue on South Padre Island. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 17 to celebrate the opening. Luis Diaz, General Manager at Gabriella’s, said the venue will add 100 seats to …
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Oct 10 2024
Tarpons overcome slow start, beat Gladiators, 41-14
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Friday, Oct. 4, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road as they took on the 5A Roma Gladiators in a non-district game. The matchup was the first time the teams have met on the football field and it turned out to be a competitive …
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Oct 10 2024
Lady Tarpons upset Lady Pirates in five
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Saturday, Oct. 5 the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons took on the visiting Hidalgo Lady Pirates in a district game. Hidalgo entered the season as the two-time defending district champions, so this was a pivotal game for Port Isabel. In the first set, Hidalgo flexed their muscles, …
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Oct 10 2024
Native Plant News: Soil contains dynamic ecosystem
Roberto Gaitan is the President of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Native Plant Society of Texas. The Chapter has recently taken over operations and management of the RGV Native Plant Center on South Padre Island. Some would say there is no difference between soil and dirt. I would agree except for perhaps the ability to …
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Oct 10 2024
From the Sandbar: High pressure flattens seas as fish migrate
David Woods is a South Padre Island fishing guide with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of three books offering expert fishing advice. All eyes are currently on Milton and Tampa Bay. What a storm. My only hope is that everyone gets out of the way in time. The storm surge with …
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Oct 10 2024
Moments in Time Jetty capping half completed
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Jetty capping half completed Construction of a concrete cap capable of doubling as a king-size fishing pier is nearing the halfway point on a …
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Oct 04 2024
Birding Center celebrates 15th anniversary
By ARABELLA SERRATA The South Padre Island Birding Nature and Alligator Sanctuary [SPIBNCAS] recently celebrated its 15th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 26. The SPI Chamber of Commerce posted a commemorative video. It opened with SPIBNCAS Executive Director Cristin Enholm thanking those who participated in the sanctuary’s original opening. Enholm also thanked two young girls, Eva …
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Oct 04 2024
Deputy’s watch ends after fatal crash
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A fatal two-vehicle crash took the life of a former Port Isabel Police Department [PIPD] Officer, Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 Deputy Ruben Garcia. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety [DPS] the crash occurred on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on State Highway 48 near Marine …
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Oct 04 2024
Details of fatal causeway collision surface
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A McAllen man, the company he is employed by and two South Padre Island bars are being sued by the father of the deceased victim of a wrong-way crash on the Queen Isabella Causeway which occurred earlier this year. Hugo Lara of Hidalgo County was driving a company vehicle owned by …
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