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The 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 […]

The 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 […]

by: 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 […]

by: 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 […]

By 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 […]

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 […]

Special 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 […]

By 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. […]

South 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 […]