By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS SpaceX devotees, especially behind-the-scenes content producers, gathered at Hopper Haus in Port Isabel on Saturday, April 20, for the 1st Annual Gateway Community Awards Ceremony. The event marked the anniversary of Starship’s first integrated flight test (IFT-1). The evening started with Andrew Clifford, the emcee, turning the microphone …

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Special to the PRESS Officials with the City of Laguna Vista announced last week that they anticipate the opening of a new health clinic within the city limits. This clinic, operated by Brownsville Community Health Center, is doing business as New Horizon Medical Center and is finalizing plans to provide comprehensive medical care to the …

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PRESS Staff Report The Port of Brownsville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its first tenant at the Port of Brownsville Business Park, Westa Inc. (WAI). The ceremony, held Thursday, April 18, marked a significant milestone in the development of the port’s 118-acre business park. According to a press release distributed by the Port of Brownsville, …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island held a regular City Council meeting at the municipal building on Wednesday, April 17th, at 5:30 p.m. During public comments, a citizen associated with the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center expressed their concern for the planned expansion to the convention …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Tuesday, April 16, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons softball team took on the Hidalgo Lady Pirates during “Senior’s Day.” Marking this as the second time the teams had faced each other this season, Port Isabel shut out Hidalgo (10-0) the first time. Port Isabel entered …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On April 10-11, the Port Isabel Boys’ and Girls’ Track teams, fueled by their unwavering determination and relentless effort, embarked on a challenging journey to Alice, TX, to compete in the highly competitive 4A District 31-32 Area Track & Field Meet. This meet brought together the top …

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By STEVE HATHCOCK Captain Hendricks of the schooner George Locke brings information regarding the beaching of the schooner Maggie, which went ashore on Padre Island some time ago. The Locke rendered assistance in getting the disabled schooner out of the breakers, from which place she was taken to the flats off Brazos de Santiago lighthouse. …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel and South Padre Island united to host the 40th Annual Causeway Run & Fitness Walk, a testament to the power of community and shared goals, on Saturday, April 13, 2023, featuring a challenging 6.2-mile (10K) course. The race started at the Port Isabel …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel held a regular commissioner’s meeting at the City Commission Chambers Meeting Room on Maxan Street on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. The council opened with comments on the success of the Eclipse at the Lighthouse and thanked those who made the special …

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The City of South Padre Island hosted a grand opening for Beach Access #5, Sea Island Circle, on April 17, 2024, and is the first significant access improvement project to incorporate modern amenities and sustain an ecological dune habitat pathway. According to a press release distributed by the city, they worked with LJA Engineering on …

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