Jul 01 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com At a Monday meeting of the Area Business Owners Association (ABOA), the group made plans to approach local businesses and businesspeople to band together in an effort to make San Benito a ‘go-to city’ for health and wellness in the Rio Grande Valley. Some ABOA members feel such …
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Jun 24 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The Area Business Owner’s Association – an organization created to serve in a similar capacity as the defunct San Benito Chamber of Commerce – plans to establish its mission at the next scheduled meeting. Set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 30 inside the Vega Professional Building, located at 216 …
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Mar 11 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com “Never say never” is an expression often used for inspirational purposes, but for local rock band, “…And the Hero Prevails” – the phrase may have more sentimental value. “…And the Hero Prevails” will be playing at the Sixth Annual Never Say Never Music Festival on Wednesday, March 12, …
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Jan 21 2014
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Girls’ Dog Pound Soccer Tournament was held over the weekend and showcased 17 high school teams from around the Rio Grande Valley. Participating were the Rio Hondo, PSJA Southwest, La Grulla, San Benito, Progreso, Edcouch-Elsa, Port Isabel, IDEA Brownsville, Rio Grande City, Lyford, Mercedes, Mission, La Feria, Roma, IDEA …
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Mar 22 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police have asked the community to be on the lookout for a man wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child. According to a flyer distributed to local media outlets Thursday by Detective Rogelio Banda Jr. of the San Benito Police Department, Jesus Manuel Meza, 45, is …
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By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS On June 28 Port Isabel City Commission held their regular second monthly meeting at the Port Isabel City Hall. Before the meeting began City Manager Jared Hockema spoke to a concerned citizen’s comment on the appointment of Commissioner Alaniz. The citizen was concerned that Alaniz … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On June 21, 2022, South Padre Island history was made on National Go Skateboarding Day. The South Texas skate scene rallied together to commence the first ever skate competition at the new, and only, skate park on the Island, located at John L Tompkins Park. 14 years ago … Continue reading [...]
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS A Cameron County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. At the start of the meeting, various residents provided public comments all regarding SpaceX in Boca Chica Beach and the issues of land ownership and road closures. Representative Alex Dominguez began by saying he … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com To celebrate International Surfing Day, Saturday June 18, the South Texas Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation revived their 16th Annual Free Children’s Surf Clinic after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. The annual clinic began 16 years ago after the Surfrider foundation was inspired by “Surfing Magazine” who annually … Continue reading [...]
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island wants visitors and locals to keep their pet’s safety in mind while enjoying the Island this summer. “Friends of Animal Rescue is the Voice of the Animals here on South Padre Island,” said Sherry Pindard, director of Operations and Outreach for Friends of Animal … Continue reading [...]
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