PET – 2nd Causeway Routes 7-18-12 We posted a short note the night of the meeting but we wanted to provide more information for those of you that are interested. You can view a map that reflects the new proposed route for the 2nd Causeway by clicking on this link above. It is referred to […]
Read MoreThe recommended route is #6 on the new map in the picture above. On the SPI side it appears to be between Beach Access 5 & 6. On the mainland side it appears to be on the north side of Holly Beach. It is rumored that Route #1might be better because it does not link […]
Read MoreThe city of South Padre Island, the city of Los Fresnos, and the Los Fresnos School District are joining forces to build a hurricane shelter that will double as a school gym. A FEMA grant will pay $1.8 million of the $2.4 million project to build a 20,000 sq. ft. “safe room” at Los Fresnos […]
Read MoreThe Federal Highway Administration said they have received environmental clearance to upgrade a portion of U.S. 77 between Corpus Christi and Brownsville to interstate standards. This is huge for South Texas because this is part of the Interstate 69 corridor that will connect South Texas to the Midwest and Canada. Transportation and infrastructure is the […]
Read MoreWe did it! Late last week Congress finally acted on one of National Association of Realtor’s key legislative priorities, a 5-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The pundits said nothing would be accomplished in an election year. But we proved them wrong because we didn’t give up, and we have the victory to […]
Read MoreIsla Blanca and Andy Bowie county parks now have lifeguards. Park fees will increase by $1.00 bringing the total to $5.00 to enter the park to help pay for the beach patrol services until Labor Day.
Read MoreThe 4th annual July 4th Beach Parade will be at 10:00AM. It will be from Fantasy Circle Beach Access 22 to Starlight Circle Beach Access 17. Everyone is encouraged to attend and to wear patriotic clothing. After the parade, there will be a tug of war, SPI Kazoo Marching Band, Beach Toy Prize Contest and […]
Read MoreBelow is an article from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) about the beaches in the U.S.: Before you take that plane, train, or car ride this summer to the seaside, you may want to make sure the beach you are planning to visit is clean. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s annual beach […]
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