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By ALEXANDREA BAILEY Halloween and the aloha spirit come together on Saturday, Oct. 28, with the Third Annual Ohana-Ween Surf Contest. It will occur at Wanna Wanna Island Beach Bar & Grill from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ohana-Ween Surf Contest is brought to South Padre Island by SPI Sessions to raise funds for its beneficiary, […]

By LAURIE COKER South Padre Island [SPI], renowned for its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant community spirit, gears up for an unforgettable duo of events to promote wellness, foster community bonds and raise awareness for breast cancer. The upcoming Walk for Women and Casino Night initiatives promise entertaining and impactful activities for residents and visitors alike. […]

LAURIE COKER By LAURIE COKER Special to the PRESS A mass exodus happens after Labor Day from area beaches. School is back in session, jobs need attention and the holiday season looms. When people think about traveling in the fall, more often than not, travelers look to temperate climes or stay close to home. October […]

By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS A former NASA administrator turned Executive General Manager of Starbase has made it her priority to bridge the gap between SpaceX and its surrounding communities. Recently, she publicly addressed citizens of the lower Laguna Madre to fill them in on SpaceX’s latest successes, concerns and plans for the […]

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 […]