June 26, 2024 3:55 PM in News – Local By: Brenda Villa For over a decade, Friends of Animal Rescue has been taking in pets from South Padre Island. The space on Padre Boulevard is small and overcrowded, and they’re hoping to get a new building to better serve the community. The makeshift animal shelter takes in about […]
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Here’s a new way to enjoy the beach. By Priscilla Aguirre, Senior Trending Reporter July 14, 2024 At South Padre Island, beachgoers and tourists can go deep-sea fishing, parasailing, and jet skiing. However, an exotic jet car business has zoomed into town and become the latest attraction on the island, offering a new way to enjoy the […]
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‘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 […]
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Saving up for a down payment on a new house often requires a few years of solid effort or more. For those who want to buy a home as soon as possible, there are several loan programs available that allow you to buy a home with as little as 3% down. Some programs even require […]
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Mexican 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 […]
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OVERVIEW 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 […]
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By 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 […]
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By 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 […]
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Buying a condo simplifies homeownership, as condo owners typically have less maintenance compared to those owning detached single-family homes. Condo associations, also known as homeowner’s associations, take care of building maintenance and manage shared amenities. This convenience can be appealing to many buyers, but it is important to be aware of the responsibilities and costs […]
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