** NOW OPEN EVERYDAY THROUGH JAN. 2!!! ** Come visit our Holiday Sand Castle Village filled with unique Holiday Sand Sculptures built by incredibly talented sand artists. From a Sand Snowman to Sand-ta, and much more, this new, outdoor exhibit will include a lighted musical performance starting at dusk. The Holiday Sand Castle Village will […]
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Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet that can help you decide how to set the price on your house, it takes a real estate professional to evaluate the data to your best advantage. A deep knowledge of your surrounding area and current market conditions is a big part of an […]
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has awarded the City of South Padre Island Police Department the 2018 IACP Leadership in Homeland Security Award. The IACP Leadership in Homeland Security Award honors excellence and significant contributions to overcoming homeland security challenges. This award recognizes single agencies and multi-agency collaborative […]
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By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS There are elaborate and grand parades across the nation, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, or the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. But, to most Americans, a small town parade is the true embodiment of holiday and community spirit. After a short tree […]
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By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com During a public meeting held in Port Isabel last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) unveiled an ambitious plan to protect the Texas coast from the effects of climate change, continued development, coastal erosion, severe tropical weather and more. […]
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By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Advisory Board (CVA) got an in-depth look at how various special events have fared in terms of providing a return on the investments provided by the CVB during a meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 28. Using data provided by the University […]
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Open House on Saturday, December 8, 2019 at 10 am to 4 pm.
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ByEric Ralph Recent filings confirm that SpaceX has begun the process of applying for permits and licenses that will eventually allow the company to legally conduct hop and flight tests of a BFR spaceship prototype at its prospective South Texas development facilities. While the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation does not provide public access to […]
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City of Port Isabel Announces Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and “Hometown Christmas” Holiday Parade The City of Port Isabel will kick off the 2018 holiday season with their 11th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. On Saturday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m., Beulah Lee Park will once again be the site for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. […]
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