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- SpaceX sets target date for 15th Starship launch at StarbaseNov 7 · today · KRGV · SpaceX
- SpaceX listed as owner of $12M Starbase City Hall projectNov 7 · today · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- Beach Water Park files plans for $750K go-kart track project on South Padre IslandNov 7 · today · RGV Business Journal · Development & real estate
- South Padre Island leaders are exploring paid parking for beach visitors. Here’s what you need to knowNov 7 · today · RGV Business Journal · Tourism & events
- Henrietta’s Raises Glasses to Winter TexansNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- SPI Approves $600,000 Budget Amendment For Dune RestorationNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Democrats Lead Major Texas Races Following Election DayNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Lady Tarpons Volleyball Season Comes To EndNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Rockport-Fulton Overwhelms Port Isabel, 71-6Nov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Attorney General Finds Port Isabel NoncompliantNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Patel Returns to Mayor’s OfficeNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Beach BINGO Welcomes Winter TexansNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Clayton’s Pier Hosts Kids Fishing ContestNov 5 · 2 days ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Fishing & outdoors
- SPI breaks ground on $2.3M Water Sports ParkOct 29 · 1 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Cameron County DA confronts defense witness as punishment phase continues in Rogelio Martinez trialOct 21 · 2 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — Primera’s former public works director must apologize to his neighbor for killing his cat as part of his sentence, according to...Oct 21 · 2 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Port Isabel to host 33rd Annual Shrimp Cook Off & Seafood Festival in NovemberOct 21 · 2 wk ago · KRGV · Tourism & events
- Cameron County launches text reminder system for pending court datesOct 21 · 2 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County jury returned to a courtroom Tuesday morning for the second day of the capital murder trial of the man accused of gunning down a San Benito police officer. On Monday, seven witnesses testified in the trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., who is charged with the killing of San […]Oct 21 · 2 wk ago · ValleyCentral · City & county
- SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rough surf and dangerous rip currents are creating hazardous conditions along the South Texas coast this weekend as Hurricane Isaias stirs up the Gulf. All Cameron County beaches are under red flag warnings, signaling high surf and dangerous swimming conditions. Art Hurtado, chief of the Cameron County Beach Patrol, warns […]Oct 21 · 2 wk ago · ValleyCentral · City & county
- Cameron County Precinct 2 commissioner candidates weigh in on county growth and...Oct 21 · 2 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Candidates for Cameron County Precinct 2 commissioner weigh in on pay, taxesOct 20 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Gov. Greg Abbott says sale of Boca Chica State Park to SpaceX won’t happen anytime soonOct 19 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — The sentencing phase is underway for Rogelio Martinez after a jury convicted him in the killing of a San Benito police...Oct 19 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Cameron County father arrested after 4-year-old killed by unsecured gunOct 19 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Cameron County Sheriff's Office arrests father after 4-year-old killed by unsecured gunOct 17 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 52-year-old man on a cocaine charge after investigators found more than 300 grams of cocaine...Oct 16 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- SpaceX launches raise home damage questions for Cameron County residentsOct 16 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Moments in Time: News from 1901Oct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Desalination project aims to strengthen Laguna Madre Water SupplyOct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Development & real estate
- Port commissioners debate desalination, expansion plansOct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Lady Tarpons beat Lady Pirates, 3-1Oct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Tarpons playoff chances slipping, lose to Mustangs, 31-6Oct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Young entrepreneurs shine at Island MarketOct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- From Island Stages to AirwavesOct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Federal Investigation Underway After SPI EDC CyberattackOct 15 · 3 wk ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Meet Wilson, a Labrador-Pittbull mix with the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter. Wilson and other animals are available at the shelter located at Port Isabel....Oct 15 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · Community
- Multiple alligator sightings reported across Cameron County following heavy rainOct 14 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- FAA reviewing SpaceX proposal for nearly 500 annual Starship launches from StarbaseOct 14 · 3 wk ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Is SpaceX quietly building a data center at Starbase? Job postings offer cluesOct 14 · 3 wk ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- Spraying underway after recent rains bring more mosquitoes in Cameron CountyOct 13 · 4 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- South Padre Island works with Homeland Security after EDC hit by cyber...Oct 13 · 4 wk ago · KRGV · Community
- South Padre Island works with Homeland Security after EDC hit by cyber...Oct 13 · 4 wk ago · KRGV · Community
- Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — The Salvation Army...Oct 13 · 4 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- Cameron County beaches temporarily closed due to …Oct 10 · 4 wk ago · ValleyCentral · City & county
- Cameron County closes 3 beach access areas as storm tides raise safety risksOct 10 · 4 wk ago · KRGV · City & county
- SPI Economic Development Corporation admit to cyberattackOct 9 · 4 wk ago · ValleyCentral · Development & real estate
- Starbase leaders approved a 45-year land deal with SpaceX for 166 acres, but what will be built there remains a mysteryOct 8 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- South Padre Island says EDC cyberattack sent money to fake account, federal investigation underwayOct 8 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · Community
- Phase III of SPI pickleball courts completedOct 8 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- SPI Candidates to face voters at Oct. 12 forumOct 8 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Young Artists Win SPI Family VacationsOct 8 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Tarpons look to stay in District title huntOct 8 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Men’s Softball Regular Season ConcludesOct 8 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Hernandez Wins SPI Council SeatOct 8 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- SpaceX activity at Starbase this week from LabPadreOct 8 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — A Cameron County jury...Oct 8 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — A Cameron County jury is deciding whether Rogelio Martinez is guilty of capital murder in the 2023 killing of a San Benito...Oct 8 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- San Benito, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County Public Works blocked off part of Iowa Gardens Road near San Benito after recent rain turned the dirt road...Oct 7 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- Unofficial special election results show Hernandez taking South Padre Island City Council Place 1 seatOct 4 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- These four projects are driving more than $41B in Cameron County investmentOct 3 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · City & county
- Cameron County Sheriff's Office arrest man after executing narcotics search warrantOct 3 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- Convicted killer back in Cameron County jail ahead of competency hearingOct 3 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- Port Isabel festival returns for first time in 41 years with schedule shiftOct 2 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · Tourism & events
- Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County election workers are racing to process thousands of voter registration records that arrived late due to a software glitch....Oct 2 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- Cantu’s stay perfect with 8-0 startOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Tarpons Snap Losing Skid, Beat Gators 47-14Oct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Port Isabel reviews key measuresOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- STARSHIP MAKES HISTORY: Flight 14 reaches orbit for first time as crowds gather across area to watchOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · SpaceX
- Coastal Conference addresses crimes against womenOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Causeway Days return to PIOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- $3 Billion Port Alpha Shipyard Breaks GroundOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Creatures Among Us: Ruby-Throated HummingbirdsOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- SPI Muzicians Run Set Oct. 24Oct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Island Turns Pink for WomenOct 1 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Starbase EDC may issue $3 billion in tax-exempt bonds to support SpaceX, records showOct 1 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- Sandcastle Days sculptors race to protect artwork from incoming rain on South Padre IslandOct 1 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · Tourism & events
- Cameron County inmate identified in death investigation at Carrizales-Rucker Detention CenterSep 30 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- Cameron County drainage crews prepare ditches ahead of potential rainSep 29 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · City & county
- SpaceX's 14th Starship launch drives surge in South Padre Island business salesSep 28 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Starship reaches orbit for first time, deploys 26 Starlink satellites from StarbaseSep 28 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- South Padre Island, TX (KRGV) — Point Isabel Independent School District opened Tarpon Stadium to the public for the first time to watch the Starship launch....Sep 28 · 1 mo ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Cameron County wants input on a highway that could lead to SPI’s second causewaySep 28 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · City & county
- Twin Peaks is coming to Brownsville and South Padre IslandSep 28 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · Community
- Nearly 4,000 Cameron County homes could lose state-backed windstorm coverageSep 28 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · City & county
- Cameron County is negotiating a $20M Fluidstack data center donation after Harlingen waffles on the same offerSep 28 · 1 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · City & county
- Starship Flight 14: SpaceX Attempts OrbitSep 27 · 1 mo ago · NASASpaceFlight · SpaceX
- What time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)Sep 26 · 1 mo ago · Space.com · SpaceX
- Flight 14 approaches as a near-term manifest sketches Starship's next stepsSep 25 · 1 mo ago · NASASpaceFlight · SpaceX
- SpaceX plans to launch one of its most ambitious flights in South Texas on Monday. Here's what to expectSep 25 · 1 mo ago · Texas Public Radio · SpaceX
- Bandidos takes down Hopper HausSep 24 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Jury Seated in Trial Over Officer's 2023 KillingSep 24 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Public safety
- Tarpons lose district opener to Pirates, 32-13Sep 24 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- PIISD hears staffing, vendor concernsSep 24 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- Church bazaar returns this weekendSep 24 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- P&Z recommends no zone changesSep 24 · 1 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Development & real estate
- Starbase cancels meeting to consider annexing 444 acres relinquished by BrownsvilleSep 23 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- Ship 41 and Booster 21 complete key pre-flight testSep 23 · 2 mo ago · NASASpaceFlight · SpaceX
- SpaceX's futuristic city of Starbase finalizes massive 7,100-acre annexation. Here's what we know.Sep 23 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- Ship 41 rolls to Pad 2 carrying two flown tiles from Ship 40Sep 22 · 2 mo ago · NASASpaceFlight · SpaceX
- Exchange of land between SpaceX and federal refuge in Texas OK'd despite conservationists' objectionsSep 21 · 2 mo ago · The Texas Tribune · Environment
- BearKats take down Tarpons, 39-0Sep 18 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Sports & schools
- SPI swim honor fallen veteransSep 17 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Community marks 25 years since Causeway collapseSep 17 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Queen Isabella Days Returns After 41 YearsSep 17 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Tourism & events
- Port Isabel finalizes Long Island designationSep 17 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- SpaceX prepping for first Starship orbital missionSep 16 · 2 mo ago · MyRGV / The Monitor · SpaceX
- Fluidstack breaks ground on $4 billion Cameron County AI data centerSep 15 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · City & county
- How much water does SpaceX need to operate near Brownsville? Nearly 20x its current useSep 15 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- SpaceX plans Starship's first trip around Earth for Sept. 22Sep 15 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- 25 years later: Survivor reflects on the Queen Isabella Causeway collapseSep 15 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · Community
- After 41 years, Port Isabel revives 'Queen Isabella Days' FestivalSep 15 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · Tourism & events
- Ship 42 wraps chopsticks tests, Flight 14 moves to NET Sept. 22Sep 14 · 2 mo ago · NASASpaceFlight · SpaceX
- Day for remembrance: Causeway collapse commemoration set for Sept. 15Sep 11 · 2 mo ago · MyRGV / The Monitor · Community
- Missing kayaker found deadSep 10 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Public safety
- Coastal backlash defeats proposed TWIA coverage changeSep 10 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Causeway Run returns, traffic delays expectedSep 10 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Tourism & events
- SPI expands tourism marketing effortsSep 10 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Tourism & events
- Long Island Village proposal draws oppositionSep 10 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Development & real estate
- Cameron County approves budget; tables Border Patrol proposalSep 8 · 2 mo ago · MyRGV / The Monitor · City & county
- Families close out the summer at South Padre Island during Labor Day holidaySep 7 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · Tourism & events
- Starbase Infrastructure Advances Toward Flight 14Sep 6 · 2 mo ago · NASASpaceFlight · SpaceX
- Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker off South Padre IslandSep 6 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · Public safety
- Causeway collapse remembered 25 years laterSep 3 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Community
- Tourism board recommends Spurs renewalSep 3 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Tourism & events
- FAA clears environmental review for additional Starship return path to StarbaseSep 3 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · SpaceX
- SPI voters prepare for October Special Election, November General ElectionSep 3 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- 'I did not feel comfortable': Brownsville mayor says city had no choice but to approve $220M SpaceX dealSep 1 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- SpaceX to fund up to $220M in Brownsville water projects in exchange for landAug 31 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- Brownsville commissioners approve 444 acre disannexation and SpaceX water agreementAug 30 · 2 mo ago · KRGV · SpaceX
- SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near StarbaseAug 30 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- JAWS DOWN: SPI Jaws Beachworld shark crumblesAug 27 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Development & real estate
- Fishing for Hope raises $524KAug 27 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Fishing & outdoors
- Port Isabel discusses proposed financesAug 27 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Laguna Vista lower tax rate eyedAug 27 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- SPI Council maps Convention Center prioritiesAug 27 · 2 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Texas commits $192M to widen the only highway to StarbaseAug 26 · 2 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · SpaceX
- Ayy Miguel brings flavor, variety, welcoming new spot to SPIAug 20 · 3 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Business openings
- SPI Council moves forward on tax rate, Island projectsAug 20 · 3 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- SpaceX launches raise property concernsAug 20 · 3 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · Development & real estate
- Painted bird trail art project takes flight on South Padre IslandAug 14 · 3 mo ago · MyRGV / The Monitor · Tourism & events
- McNulty seeks another term as SPI mayorAug 13 · 3 mo ago · Port Isabel–South Padre Press · City & county
- Water produced at South Padre Island RGV Desal plant to be privately ownedAug 11 · 3 mo ago · MyRGV / The Monitor · Development & real estate
- South Padre Island developer mulls new hotel or multifamily project, secures zoning for bothAug 11 · 3 mo ago · RGV Business Journal · Development & real estate
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