Tag: South Padre Island
TPWD confirms major winter fish kill in coastal waters
The deep freeze of a month ago killed an estimated 3.8 million fish in Texas coastal waters, the fourth major weather-related fish kill on...
Some Texas colleges keep spring break, others adapt due to virus
By Megan Menchaca | Texas Tribune
As many Texas universities take the extraordinary step of canceling or significantly reducing spring break during the pandemic, some...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits SPI animal shelter fundraiser
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — It’s not something most people get to see every day, but when they do, it often brings a smile to...
Beach Park at Isla Blanca to open in May
Located near the beaches of South Padre Island, this summer attraction is gearing up for another season of fun.
Beach Park at Isla Blanca will...
Fun in the sun: A look into SPI’s Spring Break 2021
As communities start taking their spring vacations, many are heading to places where they can enjoy the warmer weather.
Now through March 19, is marked...
Despite lifting of restrictions, Island sticks to ‘Family Spring Break’
Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s lifting of restrictions related to COVID-19, South Padre Island tourism officials say they will follow through with plans for limits...
Island organizations to host Plastic Free Padre Family Expo
Gulf Guardians and Costa Cleanups, along with other local organizations, will host a free Plastic Free Padre Family Expo, which will be a day...
SPI expects a ‘family’ Spring Break
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — In prior years, many college students made their way to the Island to enjoy their vacation by the beach.
However, as...
Laguna Madre area hosts mass vaccination clinic
PORT ISABEL — Hundreds of residents and Winter Texans in the Laguna Madre area received a COVID-19 vaccination on Friday.
An allocation of 500 vaccine...
