Mortgage rates were back to breaking records for the second consecutive week. All mortgage products, except for the 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage, averaged a new record low, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. For those who can qualify, the low rates are helping to keep home buyer affordability high and refinancing strong, Freddie […]
Read MoreThe 25th Annual Sandcastle Days is set for October 5-7 at Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill. Master sculptors from the Island and from as far as Britain, Canada and Holland, will compete and give visitor’s an amazing show of skill and artistry. But, you don’t have to be a professional to get involved! Sign up […]
Read MoreThe South Padre Island Fire Station No. 1 opened its doors on Patriot Day this month. A piece of the World Trade Center was unveiled and rededicated in front of the firehouse to honor those servicemen on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City. The building will replace four other city […]
Read MoreThe University of Texas at Brownsville is scheduling a series of open forums to discuss the vision of their future up to 2050. They want to design a unique, innovative university that will stand alone and they want the advice of the communities and stakeholders. One of the meetings is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 4th […]
Read MoreThis month marked the opening of the new Schlitterbahn Beach Resort which not includes an Island-themed, beachfront hotel but an indoor water park in addition to the original outdoor park that opened over 11 years ago. Schlitterbahn acquired the old Holiday Inn after Hurricane Dolly ravaged it in 2008. They converted it to an amazing […]
Read MoreThe Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge will receive preventative maintenance starting October 17, 2012. TxDOT says it will take 7 months but lane closures will only be allowed between Oct. 17th through March 1st. To view an update during the 9-17-12 city council meeting, visit www.myspi.org and click on the meeting videos.
Read MoreGayle Hood of the Padre Elite Team was recognized by RE/MAX of Texas for being a Board of Realtors President in 2012. Our office at RE/MAX 1st Choice in South Padre Island has more leaders than any other office in our area. Alta Monroe, also of the Padre Elite Team, was the 2nd President for […]
Read MoreAccording to Commissioner Dan Sanchez of Cameron County, Texas is behind in the race to attract SpaceX to Boca Chica area near Brownsville, just 5 miles south of South Padre Island. In spite of the fact that they have now offered $6 Million in cash plus other incentives, Florida and Puerto Rico claim to have […]
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