The events of September 11, 2001, had a profound impact on the nation and world, setting off widespread change. This impact was also felt in the Rio Grande Valley, where the effects of the tragedy were similar to those experienced elsewhere. The aftermath of the event saw significant disruptions to daily life, with businesses closing out of respect and travel plans being canceled.
Ports of entry operated with increased security measures in place. Further details on the effects of the event are available from archival reporting, which provides a more detailed portrait of the impact on the community.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DEA McAllen office seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the DEA Houston office announced Thursday. According to the DEA Houston office, the methamphetamine was found hidden within a shipment of cabbage. "This major seizure is part of...
T wenty-five years ago on Sept. 15, with the country still in shock from the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the communities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island were blindsided by a massive catastrophe of their own, one that reverberated beyond South Texas even as the attacks dominate...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- We are now in the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, yet conditions remain remarkably quiet across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. A combination of a strong El Niño pattern and persistent Saharan dust has helped suppr...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The body of a Midland man who disappeared while kayaking off South Padre Island over Labor Day weekend has been recovered following a multi-day search. Cameron County Park Rangers and Texas Game Wardens recovered the body of 59-ye...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com BAYVIEW—A Bayview man is facing a murder charge following the death of his wife at their home Sunday. Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded to the 29000 block of Siesta Lane after receiving a 911 call. Upon...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS A packed Port Isabel City Commission chambers, at one point standing room only, heard strong opposition Wednesday from Long Island Village residents over a proposal to designate portions of Long Island within the city’s extraterritorial ju...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitor Advisory Board voted Wednesday to advance two changes to Visit South Padre Island’s marketing operations, including negotiations with a new agency focused on Mexico and a renegotiated agreement...
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, September 4, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons hosted their longtime rival, the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats, in a Week 2 matchup. The teams have traded wins throughout the years, with Port Isabel holding a 39-33-1 overall lifet...
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Week two of the Laguna Madre Park’s men’s softball season has come to a close, featuring some close games, blowouts, and plenty of movement in the team standings. Cantu’s and the Hitmen both sit atop the standings with perfect 4-0 ...
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South P...
Special to the PRESS Runners and walkers will take over a portion of the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge Saturday morning as the 11th Annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk returns to the Laguna Madre area. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 6:30 a.m., ...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A proposal that could have eliminated Texas Windstorm Insurance Association coverage for certain secondary homes along the Texas coast has been rejected following overwhelming opposition from coastal communities, including South P...
