Jan 15 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The body of a San Benito woman who was reported missing on Monday was recovered Tuesday morning on South Padre Island, according to authorities. San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea said the 46-year-old woman was found around 10:30 a.m. near Cameron County Beach Access 6. The woman was reported missing shortly …
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Dec 25 2025
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS South Padre Island is widely known for its beaches, warm climate, and outdoor recreation, but visitors and residents now have the chance to enjoy an unexpected seasonal activity along the shoreline: ice skating. The Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island is offering a beachfront ice skating rink that …
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Aug 21 2025
By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Fort Worth woman lost her life in a tragic golf cart crash on South Padre Island, leading to criminal charges against a 60-year-old man, according to multiple news outlets. The fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 9, at approximately 2:15 a.m., at the intersection of Padre …
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Aug 21 2025
Editor’s Note: Dear Readers, Please be advised that the police reports featured in this issue are written in a humorous and light-hearted tone. They are not meant to be taken literally and are intended to offer an entertaining perspective on the events described. Our goal is to provide a bit of levity, not to trivialize …
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Jun 22 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS I have received several emails asking about metal detecting on the beaches of Padre Island. The laws on metal detecting are rather vague and for the most part, loosely enforced. I have been metal detecting on the beaches of Padre Island for over 20 years and have yet to …
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May 18 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Originally from Houston, Texas, Councilman Sam Listi has been a member of the SPI community for 16 years. He spent his college years as an Aggie, earning his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Architecture from Texas A&M University in 1967. The Councilman has used his 43 years of …
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May 08 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The SPI City Council met Wednesday evening for their regular meeting. The Mayor celebrated the month of May with a proclamation recognizing May 2015 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. Before delving into funding requests on the agenda, City Manager Bill DiLibero came to the council with a …
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May 08 2015
Special to the PRESS To jump to the second letter, click here. To jump to the third, click here. To jump to the fourth, click here. To the leaders of the City of Port Isabel Dear Editor, The last couple of weeks have been a very stressful time for our City leaders, City staff and …
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May 01 2015
By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Although recent months have been down in terms of sales tax compared to last year, with inclement weather being cited as a major factor, revenue remains 4.25 percent higher for this fiscal year, according to discussions at the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) regular meeting Tuesday. …
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Apr 28 2015
By ESTEVAN MEDRANO Port Isabel-South Padre Press press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Jordan Lynn Reynolds, born May 4, 1990, went missing on South Padre Island the night of April 25. He was last seen at Clayton’s Beach Bar in the company of his father, and wearing red and white flower patterned swim trunks. A Facebook page entitled Help Find Jordan …
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