May 23 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Thursday, May 16, Port Isabel’s 7on7 team won the Brownsville League’s 7on7 Tournament. The team had been participating in weekly league games since April leading to the tourney. The 10 teams in the league were comprised of players representing Port Isabel (PI), San Benito, Los Fresnos, and …
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May 23 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past week, the 32-4A Softball All-District recipients list was released and the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons had several players get recognition. Taking one of the top honors was starting pitcher Chelsea Gonzalez who earned Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors. Gonzalez was a dual-threat on the …
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May 23 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save $15 million …
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May 16 2024
By AYLEEN CANIZALES Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel held a special commissioner’s meeting at the City Commission Chambers Meeting Room on Maxan Street, Monday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. During the public comment open forum, no citizens or staff had statements for the council. The council then moved forward to new …
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May 16 2024
By CATHERINE DONNELLY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Throughout the month of May, DHR Health is offering a “Mammos for Moms” special at three different locations in the Rio Grande Valley. The screening special includes a digital 3D (three dimensional) tomography mammogram with radiologist interpretation for just $99 to help remove barriers to women accessing breast exam screenings. Patients …
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May 16 2024
THE SALVATION ARMY Special to the PRESS Staff and volunteers from The Salvation Army joined community partners to dedicate two rebuilt homes in Laguna Heights that were destroyed when a powerful storm struck the area May 13, 2023. Working closely with many entities, local Salvation Army Service Unit staff coordinated the construction of the homes. …
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May 16 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, May 4, Port Isabel alumni Robert Maldonado made his debut in the Texas Clash Promotions “Texas Clash Bash 27” event held in Victoria, TX. It was a tough fight, but Maldonado fought hard and received recognition for his efforts. Maldonado squared off with fellow …
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May 16 2024
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past week on May 8-9, Port Isabel Early College High School tennis players Ezequiel Palestina, Xaria Boiling and Caleb Mahl competed at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region IV Regional Meet held in San Antonio, Texas. The Mixed Doubles team of Boiling and Palestina lost in …
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May 09 2024
By AYLEEN CANIZALES & CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Pedro “Pete” Mota, lifetime sports enthusiast, was born and raised in Port Isabel, Texas. Graduating Port Isabel High School in 1958, his academics earned him salutatorian of his class. As a young man, he was an avid sportsman, playing football, basketball, fast pitch softball (before …
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May 09 2024
Special to the PRESS SandCamp 2024 returns! The season will kick off on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, with the sixth semi-annual Turtle Days Sea Turtle Arribada at Neptune Circle (Beach Access #16.), starting at 10 a.m. Buckets and shovels will be provided for all, but feel free to bring your own. We’ll show how …
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