Jul 25 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR Special to the PRESS Port Isabel Early College High School is hosting its annual “Future Tarpon Football Camp” on Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, Aug. 1. The camp is free for students ages five through incoming freshmen. The two-day event occurs at Tarpon Stadium and runs from 8-11 a.m. The camp …
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Jul 25 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The Port Isabel Historical Museum is displaying a new exhibit exploring more than 50 million years of history in the Valley. The exhibit is officially called “Ancient Landscapes of South Texas Hiding in Plain Sight.” It strives to educate others on the rich history of South Texas. It will also …
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Jul 25 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The Point Isabel Independent School District (PIISD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Bertha L. Zamora, vice president, was absent. The meeting was immediately turned into an executive session. After the executive session, it was announced that there will be no action on Item …
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Jul 18 2024
By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Mack Daniel Bryant, a local businessman, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Laguna Vista (LV) and various named individuals, alleging misuse of influence and malicious prosecution. On May 23, 2024, Cause No. 2022-DCL-0032 counter petition was filed in the Cameron County District Court in the 357th Judicial District of …
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Jul 18 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer In a compelling interview with Tony Reisinger, Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Marine Biologist, Captain Robert “Bob” Sanchez shared insights into marine life, shark encounters and environmental challenges facing the region. The conversation, rich with anecdotes and expertise, ranged from shark behavior to the impacts of environmental changes on local species. …
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Jul 18 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Port Isabel Early College High School (PIECHS) recently hosted a work-based architecture and construction summer camp, organized by the College and Career Readiness department. This camp is part of the school’s initiative to equip students with skills in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways offered by PIECHS. The camp …
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Jul 18 2024
By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer SpaceX has announced plans for expanded launch operations at its Boca Chica launch site in Cameron County, Texas. The new proposal, named Starship/Super Heavy, includes increased launch and landing activities for the company’s spacecraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct public meetings to discuss SpaceX’s Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment …
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Jul 18 2024
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY Special to the PRESS Following the four confirmed shark bite incidents occurring on the Fourth of July, many Islanders might be concerned to hear of the rising population of juvenile bull sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. However, a marine life expert has confirmed these incidents are extremely rare. According to Lindsay …
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Jul 18 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The schedule for the upcoming football season has been recently released, and at first glance, the new district opponents definitely stand out, as does the amount of traveling. Due to the new alignment, La Feria and Kingsville King have been added to district 16-4A division 2, but …
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Jul 18 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Saturday, Jul. 27, the Texas Fight League organization will be holding its first sanctioned event, TFL1, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Kickboxing events will be covered by Azteca TV and will feature 15 amateur and pro fights. The …
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