Aug 15 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The SpaceX launch facility in Boca Chica, TX, sometimes called Starbase and headed by billionaire Elon Musk, was recently the focus of an open investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality [TCEQ]. The investigation was closed as of July 30. Findings from this investigation showed that according to TCEQ, SpaceX …
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Aug 15 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Staff Writer On Friday, Aug. 3, former Port Isabel star running back, Raul “Tinker” Villarreal, current Offensive Line Coach and Head Powerlifting Coach in Alice, TX, was in town to present at the Port Isabel Early College High School. Villarreal has recently published his book, “Building Powerlifting Champions: Powerlifting Guide for …
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Aug 15 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Recently, employees from the Port Isabel Starbucks helped the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary [SPIBNCAS] prepare their gardens for Fall migration. The PRESS spoke with Sylvia Soliz, the Marketing Manager of SPIBNCAS. Some volunteers assisted multiple times at the center during the past month. Kristin Holt, …
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Aug 15 2024
Special to the PRESS Once again, Laguna Madre area veterans will have the opportunity to learn about available services without traveling outside their community. On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, from 3- 6 p.m., Laguna Madre VetFest will be held for the third time at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center. Laguna Madre VetFest was …
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Aug 15 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The Ladies Kingfish Tournament [LKT] just wrapped up its 43rd year on South Padre Island. The PRESS followed up with Jeanette Greider, President and Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of the South Padre Island [SPI] Chamber of Commerce, for a wrap-up interview on the event. “We had a fabulous turnout,” said …
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Aug 15 2024
El Paseo Arts Foundation will hold auditions for Theresa Reback’s comedy Dead Accounts at the South Padre Island Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. The cast of five includes parts for three women and two men. The plot follows Jack who has been working as …
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Aug 15 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] postponed three scheduled public meetings for this month regarding SpaceX’s plan to increase the launches and landings of its Starship/Super Heavy vehicle. The FAA did not provide the public a reason for the postponement, and the administration apologized “for any inconvenience.” The FAA assured the meetings …
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Aug 15 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Rotary hosted this year’s State of the District Luncheon for the Point Isabel Independent School District [PIISD] at Pelican Station on Friday, Aug. 9. Superintendent of Schools, Theresa Capistran, delivered a presentation highlighting the district’s recent achievements. In addition to its Bilingual Program, PIISD introduced the Dual Language …
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Aug 15 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Ron Clark of the Ron Clark Academy delivered an inspiring speech at Port Isabel Early College High School on Thursday, Aug. 8. Clark commanded the stage with an animated bravo, drawing the audience’s attention. In his speech, Clark spoke about how he changed each school he touched. Clark is a …
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Aug 15 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Staff Writer On Thursday, Aug. 15 the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons will kick off the 2024 football season with a scrimmage against the 5A Weslaco East Wildcats. The scrimmage will be held at Weslaco’s Bobby Lackey stadium with JV starting at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m. Leading up to …
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