Padre Elite Blog

If you’ve got a budding naturalist on your hands, it turns out it’s well worth adding to the top of your travel list. By Sara GoldsteinOctober 5, 2024 When you think of South Padre Island, Texas, you might immediately conjure images of spring breakers and party scenes. (Or if you’re a New Englander like myself you […]

By Laurie Coker Special to the PARADE Nestled next to the Historic Lighthouse District, The Grouchy Gringo is a standout destination for Southern Coastal-Cajun-inspired cuisine, serving up flavorful dishes in a warm and laid-back atmosphere. While the food boasts refined flair, the vibe is casual and inviting, making it the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS Popular Italian Grill and Pizzeria will open a new venue on South Padre Island. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 17 to celebrate the opening. Luis Diaz, General Manager at Gabriella’s, said the venue will add 100 seats to […]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas –Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that the City of Brownsville has been awarded $9,028,032 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This funding, provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Improvement Plan (AIP), will support critical upgrades to the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. The grant will support phase 2 of the reconstruction of 6,000 feet of […]

by: Gabriela Gonzalez Posted: Sep 24, 2024 / 07:28 PM CDT Updated: Sep 24, 2024 / 10:32 PM CDT SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chrome in the Sand is returning to South Padre Island next month. The second annual bike and car show will feature poker tournaments, a tattoo expo, boxing events, vendors and live entertainment. “This […]

Special to the PRESS The Third Annual Kemps Krawl by Sea turtle Inc will feature a timed run, a variety of awards and a one-mile option. It will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 on South Padre Island, starting at the Hilton Garden Inn at 8 a.m. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PARADE Sand Monsters is a recreational sand track for off-roading fun. The private track opened this summer on July 20. Adults and kids ten and up can enjoy an adrenaline thrill within a specially designed track. There are different types of track rides available. A youth track ride uses […]

By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the PRESS Wendy Knight, Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Sea Turtle Inc. [STI], and Dr. Amy Bonka, Chief Conservation Officer, have been inducted into The Explorers Club. The Explorers Club is a prestigious organization that strives for “the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation,” according to its […]

A festival aimed at celebrating Mexico’s rich culinary traditions and cultural heritage is set to return next weekend. The city of South Padre Island announced Tuesday that its “much-anticipated” Tacos & Tequilas Festival will return Sept. 14 and 15 at the city’s convention center. “We are excited to welcome visitors from near and far to […]