Padre Elite Blog

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Pachanga in the Park returns for the 12th year next weekend. The annual event held by the City of Port Isabel originally was hosted in Washington Park, according to Valerie Bates, the City of Port Isabel’s marketing director. She says that it quickly outgrew the space, until they were “bursting at […]

by: Gabriela Gonzalez Posted: Sep 21, 2023 / 06:17 AM CDT Updated: Sep 21, 2023 / 06:17 AM CDT SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island is gathering competitors from six countries for the 90th annual International Surf Rescue Challenge. The surf rescue competition allows competitors to showcase their lifesaving and rescue skills in swimming, paddling […]

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around South Padre Island. Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. […]

State Sen. Morgan LaMantia speaks about the second access project at a public affairs luncheon hosted by SPI Chamber of Commerce. BY RON WHITLOCK ● TRANSPORTATION ● SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – If the Rio Grande Valley is united in support of a 2nd Causeway for South Padre Island, and the community starts talking about it and […]

By: Ricardo D. Cavazos, VBR content editor Growing up the daughter of a restaurateur taught Nadia Turner the importance of customer service and accommodating a client’s wishes. The family’s 5,000-square-foot Ann’s Restaurant in San Juan was a popular spot for local residents and Winter Texans in celebrating birthday parties and anniversaries. Turner has stayed in the […]

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Diane Johnson believes this year’s SPI Wahoo Classic fishing tournament will be lots of fun, and doesn’t imagine any shortage on boats. “We are looking forward to catching a lot of fish,” said Johnson, who’s a member of the tournament’s board of directors. She estimates about 40 boats will participate, and […]

By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Texas Ecotourism Center (STEC), located off highway 100, has announced that it will be hosting a fall speaker series. This series will consist of expert speakers giving presentations at STEC over a multitude of nature-centered topics. All talks will take place at the center from 5:30 – 7 p.m. […]

Special to the PRESS This August, Laguna Madre area veterans will be able to learn about services that are available to them without having to travel outside their community. On Aug. 31, 2023, from 3-7 p.m., the first ever Laguna Madre VetFest will be held at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center. The mission […]

Special to the PRESS DHR Health says to get ready to make a splash at its Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament. The tournament will be held at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island on Aug. 26, 2023. More than just a fishing tournament, the event is also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on […]