HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A brush fire that spread across more than 2,000 miles in Kenedy County over the weekend is fully contained, according to a Monday evening update from the Texas A&M Forest Service. The weekend blaze destroyed approximately 2,003 acres. The fire spread across the...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Here’s what you can expect: The front will bring cooler temperatures, but low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation will also create favorable conditions for fire wea...
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M cALLEN — The two House District 41 candidates vying to represent the Rio Grande Valley in the Texas Legislature participated in their first, and possibly only, debate, five days before early voting begins. It was held at the DoubleTree Suites and hosted by the McAllen Citizens ...
schools
I n the kitchen at Gourmet Central by Cel, Chef Celia Galindo was teaching a new recipe to the state champion Port Isabel ISD culinary arts team earlier this week after the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, asked team captain Gulmaro Alvarez to compete individual...
schools
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started as a hobby for Gleb Dudin has turned into a career that has earned him the highest title attainable for chess players and a spot on his national team at one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. Dudin, 22, a senior at t...
business
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com Federal authorities are investigating a cyberattack involving the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) after funds were transferred to a fraudulent account, raising questions about the amount of money involve...
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By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com What started as a song request during a South Padre Island performance has turned into a new musical milestone for local singer-songwriter Kelo McKane, whose latest single is reaching radio audiences beyond South Texas. McKane re...
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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 9 the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road as they took on the Ingleside Mustangs in a key district game. Both teams entered the matchup coming off big district victories. The Mustangs were fresh off a 45-7 w...
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(Port Isabel Varsity team defeats Hidalgo 3-1. October, 10, 2026. Picture by PIISD) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Oct. 10 the PIECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the Hidalgo Lady Pirates in district matchup. The Lady Tarpons are entering the match on...
government
(Photo courtesy of the PISBND) A Hansa Heavy Lift vessel, named the Hong Kong, arrived at the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and departed Saturday, Sept. 6, after discharging 12 natural gas powered engines for use in a Valley electric power plant....
business
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com A proposed seawater desalination facility could help strengthen the Laguna Madre region’s long-term water supply as the Laguna Madre Water District moves forward with plans to develop an additional source of drinking water. The p...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The FBI says a man accused of defrauding hundreds of victims in the San Antonio area may be hiding in Mexico. Imer Gomez, 29, was recently added to the newly created FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list after being indicted by a federal grand jury ...
space
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the USSF-481 mission on Oct. 15, 2026. Image: SpaceX via livestream Update 8:23 p.m. EDT (0023 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship. As the bugle call and National An...
