The partnership will help bring awareness to the Spurs, the island and the city of San Antonio. Author: Jeff Garcia (KENS) Published: 12:03 PM CST December 26, 2023 Updated: 12:03 PM CST December 26, 2023 SAN ANTONIO — Need to get away from the San Antonio city life? How about just a quick getaway while still representing […]
Read MoreVTIP provides owners with a free and voluntary method to dispose of their vessels and boats. Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the City of Port Isabel, City of South Padre Island (SPI), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Music Experience (UME) is making a grand return in 2024 with a one-night affair on South Padre Island featuring deadmau5 and more. Take a trip back in time to the past decade, and you’ll find a plethora of music festivals and events around the US that helped propel dance music to even greater […]
Read MoreThe new bridge would span eight miles across the Laguna Madre. By Priscilla Aguirre Dec 20, 2023 After nearly two decades, the second causeway project to connect to South Padre Island is moving forward in development, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation on December 12. The new bridge would span eight miles across […]
Read Moreby: Gabriela Gonzalez Posted: Dec 12, 2023 / 04:39 PM CST Updated: Dec 13, 2023 / 02:02 PM CST SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Advancements for South Padre Island’s second causeway project were announced Tuesday by Cameron County Judge, Eddie Trevino Jr. According to a release from Trevino, the Texas Transportation Commission approved an order in […]
Read Moreby: Alejandra Yañez Posted: Nov 15, 2023 / 01:48 PM CST Updated: Nov 15, 2023 / 01:48 PM CST SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island is partnering with the Texas General Land Office and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to restore sand dunes on the island. The Coastal Management Program and National Coastal Resiliency […]
Read MoreBy LAURIE COKER editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On November 16, Governor Greg Abbott proudly announced that the City of South Padre Island has achieved the coveted Music Friendly Texas Community designation from the Texas Music Office (TMO). This recognition marks a significant step for the city in fostering music-related economic development and job creation, further contributing to Texas’ rich […]
Read MoreBy Catherine Donnelly We arrived at Jake’s for a late lunch at 2001 Padre Boulevard on South Padre Island. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and a mesmerizing view of the traffic going by. You’re immediately faced with the choice of where you want to sit and there are many options. Not only do you […]
Read MoreSpecial to the PRESS The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced the City of South Padre Island received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to the City of South Padre Island Finance Department for being primarily responsible for achieving the award. These awards reflect the […]
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