An ice cream shop known for its custom ice cream sandwiches is set to open next month on South Padre Island — just in time for summer. The Baked Bear will be located at 100 E. Swordfish Street. “We are thrilled to bring The Baked Bear’s delightful treats to South Padre Island,” said franchisee Kenny […]
Read MoreSouth Padre Island is a barrier island located in the Gulf of Mexico, off the southern coast of Texas. It’s a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, thanks to its beautiful beaches, warm waters, and abundant sunshine. April is an ideal time to visit South Padre Island, as the weather is pleasant and the […]
Read MoreApril 07, 2024 6:43 PM in News – Local By: Dianté Marigny South Padre Island now has a new water attraction, exotic jet cars. They run off jet ski engines, but it’s a car with a steering wheel that rides on water. “We’ve always wanted to be part of a community that’s going to bring some fun to […]
Read MoreBy CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Forget driving to Brownsville or Harlingen for routine medical care for minor fractures, cuts, lacerations, stings, illnesses, and other minor situations requiring medical attention. Once the Family Wellness Clinic at South Padre Island opens this summer, visitors and residents of the island and surrounding communities can access their healthcare right […]
Read MoreNesting season for Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles is underway at South Padre Island and with summer almost here, many Rio Grande Valley residents will be heading to the island. Sea Turtle Inc. CEO Wendy Knight speaks with Channel 5 News’ Brenda Villa on what people should know and do if they see a sea turtle […]
Read MoreSouth Padre Island is inviting the public to enjoy the ultimate crawfish extravaganza. The Crawfish Extravaganza 2024 is set for Saturday, April 13 at 5 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center. The festival will include a performance from Brian Kelly of Florida Georgia Line. Click here to purchase tickets to the festival. Watch the video […]
Read MoreSwift joins existing likenesses of Willie Nelson and Elon Musk in gallery By Victoria LopezMarch 20, 2024 Spring is here, but it’s clear it won’t be a “cruel summer” as one coastal city is using its “salt air” to transform one pop star into an underwater beauty. An artist gave South Padre Island Swifties something they […]
Read MoreThe island has the ‘best food festival in Texas.’ By Victoria LopezFeb 28, 2024 Texas is lined with cities along the coast, many filled with amenities and features galore. However, one city has come out on top as it received multiple recognition from the Texas Travel Awards. The City of South Padre Island won three […]
Read Moreby: Mia Morales Posted: Mar 4, 2024 / 06:32 PM CST Updated: Mar 6, 2024 / 01:27 PM CST SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A great white shark was pinged 200 yards off the shore of South Padre Island on Wednesday. “LeeBeth” is a 14.1 foot, female great white shark, weighing 2,600 pounds. She was tagged on […]
Read More