Friends of Animal Rescue announce new shelter

Special to the PRESS Friends of Animal Rescue (FAR) projects to break ground on their new four story animal facility that will include a new animal shelter, boarding, grooming and daycare, an animal care facility with 24-hour emergency service and a fourth for administrative offices and condos for staff veterinarians. The project will take 18-24 …

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District Clerk’s ‘First Saturday Services’ continue

PRESS Staff Report BROWNSVILLE, TX. —The office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes is continuing its First Saturday of the Month Services program throughout the remainder of 2024. The next “First Saturday” event is slated for this Saturday, Jul. 6, 2024, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and as with all First Saturday events, will be …

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PIECHS graduate writes for PRESS

By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Arabella Serrata, a recent graduate of Port Isabel Early College High School (PIECHS), has embarked on a promising career in journalism as a writer for the Port Isabel-South Padre Press. Born in Dallas, Texas, Serrata moved to Port Isabel at the age of four. From an early age, she harbored a …

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Beaches attract summer crowds

By STEVE HATCHCOCK The beaches contiguous to Brownsville attracted large crowds Sunday, probably 1,000 persons visiting Padre Island beach, while large numbers also visited Boca Chica and the Washington beach, the latter being on the Mexican side of the river. Petty thieves ransacked clothing left in the bathhouse at the Padre Island beach, and many …

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PI to face new foes due to alignment

By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The upcoming football season is right around the corner, as practices are scheduled to begin in August. When it comes to district opponents, Port Isabel will be playing some new teams due to the new 2024–2026 alignment released. Every two years, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) goes …

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Former county judge pronounced dead

By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former Cameron County Judge and Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, 71, was pronounced dead Wednesday night, Jun. 26, 2024 after suffering what is believed to be a health event while driving on South Padre Island. Justice of the Peace Linda Salazar pronounced Cascos dead at 9:15 p.m. at Valley Regional …

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July 4 festivities slated

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer In preparation for Independence Day celebrations, neighboring cities around the Laguna Madre area have a variety of events planned on and around Jul. 4. On South Padre Island, a Fourth of July walking parade will start at 9:30 a.m., with participants encouraged to arrive by 9 a.m. according to event …

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Sea Turtle Inc. saves eggs during storm

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer After a tropical storm flooded their turtle corral, Sea Turtle Inc. sprang into action to drain the water and protect the unhatched turtles from serious damage. Partnering with the South Padre Island Public Works Department, they worked tirelessly to mitigate the incident’s impact. Spectrum Local News reported on the storm, …

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Council discusses development

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The City of South Padre Island (SPI) convened a regular City Council meeting at the municipal building, addressing a variety of important topics, including the city budget, public works, and ordinance updates. A representative from Friends of Animal Rescue presented the latest quarterly report, revealing that the animal shelter took …

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Artist sculpts to spotlight ocean health

By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Renowned artist Connie Lovell, known for her evocative sculptures like Josie the Loggerhead at Sea Turtle Inc. and Humberto the Great Blue Heron, and Miguel the Mahi-Mahi at Valley International Airport (VIA), has unveiled her latest masterpiece. The new sculpture, showcased at the South Padre Island Birding Nature & Alligator Sanctuary …

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