By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS It’s one of the realities of doing business in cities that rely on tourism. Many people and entities want to avoid discussing it, but there will be peak and off times to work through. Knowing this, many businesses in the past had strategized these slower times to take …

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The City of South Padre Island Environmental Health Services Department (EHSD) is hosting a significant Earth Day E-Waste Recycling Event. This event, taking place on Saturday, April 20, from 8 -11 a.m. at the South Padre Island Community Center at 4501 Padre Boulevard, is a crucial step towards a more sustainable future. According to a …

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Mark Delgadillo has been selected as the Laguna Madre Water District’s (LMWD) Employee of the Month (EOTM) for February. Delgadillo, a dedicated member of the LMWD family for over a decade, has consistently demonstrated his commitment to his work, read a LMWD announcement. He initially joined the Wastewater Department and has been a valuable part …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, April 12, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons softball took to the road to take on the La Grulla Lady Gators. This was their second matchup of the season, as the Lady Tarpons beat the Lady Gators 14-4 during their first meeting. Port Isabel, demonstrating …

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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The 2023-2024 Port Isabel Tarpons girls’ soccer team finished their season with a 13-9 overall and 9-3 district record. The team finished second in the district standings behind district champions (13-1) IDEA Riverview. During the playoffs, Port Isabel won its first playoff game (vs Progreso 1-0) since …

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By NIIOHONTESHA WARRIOR editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Isabel native Alice Delgadillo announced her candidacy for Port Isabel City Commissioner, Place 4. Born and raised in Port Isabel, Delgadillo graduated from Port Isabel High School Class of 1996. In an interview, she stated that she is a mother of two, a police wife, and has over 25 years …

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By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Port Isabel native Nelda Vega announced her candidacy for Port Isabel City Commissioner, Pl. 3. She is challenging Martin Cantu, Sr., who currently holds that position (see April 4 edition about his reelection bid announcement). Vega is the daughter of Olga M. and the late Judge Eliseo B. …

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PRESS Staff Report Dr. Hilda Silva announced her candidacy for Texas Southmost College (TSC), Place 7. Dr. Hilda Silva, a candidate with a remarkable 43 years of experience in higher education, is vying for Texas Southmost College (TSC), Place 7. Her journey began at Pan American University (PAU) where she majored in Community Service, graduating …

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RANCHO VIEJO, TX —The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) recently announced that it’s the recipient of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial reporting for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022. On December 7, 2023, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and …

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By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS On the heels of a highly successful performance last Sunday in Harlingen, the Chorus of the Rio Grande Valley, featuring some of the best vocal talent the Valley has to offer, will perform its Masterworks concert at The Chapel by the Sea on South Padre Island on Saturday, …

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