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A former local, Jason Norwood, says he’s back on the Island to establish himself and couldn’t think of a better place to call home for him and raise his son. Originally from the Dallas area, Norwood says he’s been back for a year as he chooses to teach foil boarding lessons and care for his […]

AT&T is currently installing 5G antennas into the South Padre Island median project. The installation of the 5G antennas has been a long-needed improvement as people on the Island face significant problems with cell connectivity speed due to lack of bandwidth. 5G service should be available on the Island in fall 2021. News Source: https://www.powc-spi.org/island_matters.php […]

By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com While South Padre Island’s beaches and entertainment have fully opened to the public, quintessential Port Isabel events and facilities were slow to return, until now. Port Isabel’s Historical Museum, housed in the former Champion Building on 317 E. Railroad Ave., reopened on June 9, after being closed for more than a […]

Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is getting ready to bring its bold, border-style Mex and ice-cold margaritas to the most northern and southern ends of the country! Fueled by a renewed, aggressive franchise push, the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand recently signed an area development agreement to add two locations […]

The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center’s Naturalist, Javier Gonzalez, reported what he says was the best Spring migration he’s ever seen. “It was a pretty exceptional Spring migration.  Since I’ve started, it’s the best I’ve seen. That’s why I like working here. You never know it’s going to show up. We’re right off […]

Area shoppers will be able to enjoy a different shopping experience beginning June 23 when an overstock liquidation retail store opens its doors in Port Isabel. Located at 1750 Hwy 100 in Port Isabel, within the Tarantino shopping center – at the same location where the former Bealls clothing store was located — Simply Good […]

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — A budding idea may lead to a deep water marina for this coastal city. On Wednesday, South Padre Island City Council approved a $53,300 budget amendment from excess reserves to fund a market feasibility study for a deep water marina. The SPI Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been spearheading this project. […]

The City of Port Isabel will be hosting movies at the Lighthouse again! Each THURSDAY in July at 9:30 p.m. No admission charge. Concessions available. NO hard-sided coolers are allowed. Pets allowed, but must be on a leash and curbed. Welcome back to a summer tradition! NEW night ~ Thursdays. Questions or comments? info@portisabel-texas.com Source: […]