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Christmas tree recycling available

The City of South Padre Island Environmental Health Services Department would like to remind the community that Christmas trees can be dropped every Saturday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. from Dec. 29, 2018 to Feb. 9, 2019, at 4501 Padre Boulevard. In addition to the drop-off location, South Padre Island residents may […]

Art Business Incubator Program

The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation is pleased to introduce a new incubator program. The South Padre Island Art Business Incubator is an organization dedicated to giving both new art businesses and existing art businesses support to establish and sustain themselves in the South Padre Island economy. The mission of the Art Business Incubator […]

Mayor Stahl to speak at Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon

Event Invitation Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Business Services Education and Training Committee welcomes City of South Padre Island Mayor Dennis Stahl. Date: January 23, 2019 Time: 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM CST Location: Hilton Garden Inn Contact: Dianna L. Harvill Email: dianna@spichamber.com Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:45 a.m. Fees/Admission: […]

Holiday Sand Castle Village

** NOW OPEN EVERYDAY THROUGH JAN. 2!!! ** Come visit our Holiday Sand Castle Village filled with unique Holiday Sand Sculptures built by incredibly talented sand artists. From a Sand Snowman to Sand-ta, and much more, this new, outdoor exhibit will include a lighted musical performance starting at dusk. The Holiday Sand Castle Village will […]

City of South Padre Island Recognized by Department of Homeland Security

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has awarded the City of South Padre Island Police Department the 2018 IACP Leadership in Homeland Security Award. The IACP Leadership in Homeland Security Award honors excellence and significant contributions to overcoming homeland security challenges. This award recognizes single agencies and multi-agency collaborative […]

Joy to the World! Island rings in holiday season with tree lighting, parade

By PAMELA CODY Special to the PRESS There are elaborate and grand parades across the nation, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, or the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. But, to most Americans, a small town parade is the true embodiment of holiday and community spirit. After a short tree […]

Feds unveil draft coastal protection plan

By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com During a public meeting held in Port Isabel last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) unveiled an ambitious plan to protect the Texas coast from the effects of climate change, continued development, coastal erosion, severe tropical weather and more. […]

CVB report: Sandcastle Days nets $2.2 million ROI

By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Advisory Board (CVA) got an in-depth look at how various special events have fared in terms of providing a return on the investments provided by the CVB during a meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 28. Using data provided by the University […]

Museums of Port Isabel Open House

Open House on Saturday, December 8, 2019 at 10 am to 4 pm.