By 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 […]
Read MoreBy CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the PRESS Harmony Heard, the new Director of Sales for Visit South Padre Island (VSPI), formerly the Visitor’s Bureau, introduced herself to the community at October’s ‘Coffee & Conversation’ meeting hosted by the South Padre Island’s Chamber of Commerce. She announced several reveals which will help create more sales for local businesses. […]
Read MoreSouth Padre Island has announced a multi-year partnership with the five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. In a news release, South Padre Island officials said it is now the “Official Island Escape of the San Antonio Spurs.” “From special sweepstakes opportunities to integrating the brand into the team’s home at Frost Bank Center, South Padre […]
Read MoreBy Erika De Los Reyes -November 1, 2023 There are more than 20 events planned thus far in the month of November honoring veterans in the Rio Grande Valley, a testament to South Texas communities paying tribute to the men and women in the armed forces. The Valley itself is a community that has given […]
Read MoreThe South Padre Island Muzicians Run is partnering with the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary for their upcoming event. South Padre Island Muzicians Run 5k/10k is set for Saturday, Nov. 4, and new this year is live mariachis along the course. Those who finish the run will also get a complementary […]
Read MoreNovember 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm The 30th annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival on Nov. 4 is a family friendly event featuring live music all day, kids’ games, vendors from the local Port Isabel Flea Market and food vendors. Entry fee is $5; kids ages 10 and under admitted for free.
Read MoreSpecial to the PRESS Sea Turtle Inc. (STI) and the SPI Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary (SPIBNC) on South Padre Island will each host a coordinated mash-up event between their two facilities on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. STI is hosting a ‘Spooky Saturday’ at 6617 Padre Boulevard while SPIBNC will feature […]
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023 10:44 PM in News – Local By: Christian von Preysing Over the last several years, the floor of the Gulf of Mexico has transformed with the addition of concrete, decommissioned ships. It’s a place for fish and other marine species to live and breed in at the RGV Reef. The artificial reef off the coast […]
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