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by: Gabriela Gonzalez Posted: Sep 24, 2024 / 07:28 PM CDT Updated: Sep 24, 2024 / 10:32 PM CDT SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chrome in the Sand is returning to South Padre Island next month. The second annual bike and car show will feature poker tournaments, a tattoo expo, boxing events, vendors and live entertainment. “This […]

Special to the PRESS The Third Annual Kemps Krawl by Sea turtle Inc will feature a timed run, a variety of awards and a one-mile option. It will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 on South Padre Island, starting at the Hilton Garden Inn at 8 a.m. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PARADE Sand Monsters is a recreational sand track for off-roading fun. The private track opened this summer on July 20. Adults and kids ten and up can enjoy an adrenaline thrill within a specially designed track. There are different types of track rides available. A youth track ride uses […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS Wendy Knight, Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Sea Turtle Inc. [STI], and Dr. Amy Bonka, Chief Conservation Officer, have been inducted into The Explorers Club. The Explorers Club is a prestigious organization that strives for “the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation,” according to its […]

A festival aimed at celebrating Mexico’s rich culinary traditions and cultural heritage is set to return next weekend. The city of South Padre Island announced Tuesday that its “much-anticipated” Tacos & Tequilas Festival will return Sept. 14 and 15 at the city’s convention center. “We are excited to welcome visitors from near and far to […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer The University of Texas at the Rio Grande Valley [UTRGV] is set to hold business development classes at the Art Business Incubator South Padre Island [ABISPI]. The course is sponsored by the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation [SPI EDC]. According to an official press release, the course will run […]

The community is invited to the South Padre Island Tacos & Tequila Festival. The two-day event is set for Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 at the South Padre Island Convention Center. According to a news release, the festival “aims to immerse attendees in the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, featuring top chefs, live […]

August 10, 2024 6:57 PM in News – Local By: Naomi De Lucia South Padre Island ranked among the five best fishing spots in Texas. South Padre Island was ranked fourth in a list of the five best fishing spots in Texas. The recreational fishing website Fishing Booker cited SPI’s “warmer waters” for creating a haven for red […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer After having to shut its doors in April 2021, Manuel’s Tacos is set to make its triumphant return to the hungry customers of Port Isabel. It has joined forces with the local eatery and sports bar Doubleday to offer its treasured tacos on the menu. “Manuel’s was renowned in Port […]