‘It’s a beautiful time.’ By Victoria Lopez, Hill Country Reporter July 12, 2024 The biggest holiday of the season is behind us, and many are already planning ahead for the fall and winter. As it is Christmas in July, many travelers are already looking into a coastal Christmas in South Texas this December. A Wisconsin woman asked locals in […]
Read MoreMexican airline Aerus will shuttle passengers daily between Brownsville and Monterrey, starting July 8. BY ANTONIO VINDELL ● TRANSPORTATION ● JUNE 25, 2024 BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A new airline company, called Aerus, is coming to the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to shuttle passengers between here and the industrial city of Monterrey, capital of the Mexican state of Nuevo […]
Read MoreOVERVIEW Date & Location: Saturday – November 2, 2024 Starts & Finishes at Beach Waterpark (previously named Schlitterbahn Waterpark) This is what you get: * Run entry (5k & 10k options are NOW TIMED CHIPPED RUN/WALKS) * A beer or margarita in a logoed cup to wash down a taco! * A large 5″ Finisher’s […]
Read MoreBy ARABELLA SERRATA Staff Writer Sea Turtle Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of sea turtles, offers the unique experience of witnessing a live Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtle hatchling release. During a public hatchling release, spectators can stand in a designated area to watch the turtles safely make their way to the […]
Read MoreBy AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@sbnewspaper.com The City of Port Isabel (P.I.) held a regular commissioner’s meeting at the City Commission Chambers Meeting Room on Maxan Street on Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. With no public comments, the council moved forward with declaring the month of May as “National Tennis Month.” The council approved the meeting minutes […]
Read MoreSouth Padre Island, a vibrant coastal destination nestled along the Gulf of Mexico, offers an array of captivating experiences that beckon travelers from all corners of the globe. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a vibrant cultural scene, South Padre Island promises an unforgettable summer escape. As the sun kisses the horizon in June […]
Read MoreBy: Dina Herrera Garza If you love to fish and want to help a good cause, the 13th Annual Friends For Hope Battle On The Bay fishing tournament is happening in just a few weeks on South Padre Island. The tournament is benefitting the Vannie E. Cook Children’s Cancer Center and is set for Saturday, June […]
Read MoreBy Mark Reagan – May 10, 2024 South Padre Island has big plans for its convention center. On April 17, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Blake Henry and officials with an architectural firm planning on a complete overhaul of the convention center told the Island’s city council the plans to transform the facility into a […]
Read MoreThere are plenty of great local eats to check out! 1. Café on the Beach Palms Resort Cafe had one of my favorite outdoor seating views of the trip—it was SUCH a relaxing way to start the day. 2. Clayton’s Beach Bar Clayton’s Beach Bar is the biggest beach bar in Texas—need I say more? 3. Josephine’s […]
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