Jul 13 2025
By: M. Kathy Raines South Padre Island offers splendid venues for viewing wildlife, from migratory birds to any number of fascinating creatures— roseate spoonbills, sea turtles, dolphins, ground squirrels, sea urchins and hermit and fiddler crabs for a few. But, within a 30-to-40-minute drive within or near Brownsville, several equally rich wildlife habitats await. …
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Jul 13 2025
By RAY QUIROGA rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com A popular outing for Rio Grande Valley visitors involves taking day trips to Mexican border cities. For the uninitiated, however, a trip, even a short one, across the border poses several questions and concerns. While Matamoros and Reynosa, two popular city ports of entry into the US, offer unique experiences, …
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Jul 13 2025
By: Trina “Indi” Johnson A full slate of summer events has been announced by the South Texas Ecotourism Center, inviting families and nature lovers to explore the wild beauty of the Rio Grande Valley. Tucked along State Highway 100 on a 10-acre stretch of native landscape, the center was created to inspire sustainable …
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Jul 13 2025
By: Trina “Indi” Johnson A salty hush lingers over South Padre’s early hours, before the beaches fill, before the sun shouts. Tucked gently into this coastal rhythm, something new has quietly opened its doors. “I’m the founder of Isla Ballí,” said Alexandra Anzaldua, a gentle resolve threading her words. “This project is very close …
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Jul 13 2025
By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com 1. Captain Paco Hinojosa – Fish Killer Charters (SPI) (956) 792-1316 (spifishkillercharters.com) 2. Captain Darryl Adams – Darryl Adams Outdoors (Port Isabel/SPI) (956) 546 4868 or (956) 346-3700 (fishspi.com) 3. Captain Craig Woolly – SPI4Fish (Port Isabel/SPI) (956) 984-9730 (fishspi.com) 4. DeWitt Thomas – Custom Sport Fishing (Port Isabel/SPI) (956) …
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Jul 13 2025
By: Javier Gonzalez The South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary is a one of the outstanding natural gems of South Padre Island. Whether you are an avid birder, alligator fan, nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographer, or just looking for a place to enjoy some peace in nature with your family, this is …
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Jul 08 2025
Margaritaville Resort. Photo Courtesy/booking.com By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com If where you’re staying doesn’t have a pool or you just want to explore other pools in the area, here is a list of hotels that offer pool day passes on South Padre Island. Pool Day-Pass Hotels on South Padre Island 1. **Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre …
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Jul 08 2025
(Courtesy photo/explore south padre island) By: Trina “Indi” Johnson “There is a place where the sidewalk ends/And before the street begins,” Shel Silverstein wrote in his poem Where the Sidewalk Ends. He might not have meant South Padre Island, but his words fit this wild edge of the world. Drive north on Padre Boulevard, and …
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Jul 08 2025
By: Dr. Laurie Coker Finding spots that consistently deliver great food and an inviting atmosphere is something I truly appreciate. Over time, I’ve gathered a list of places around South Padre Island and Port Isabel that feel like more than just meals—they’re experiences. Each restaurant here offers something distinctive, and I’m sharing some …
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Jul 08 2025
By: Javier Gonzalez – SPI Birding Nature and Alligator Sanctuary Special to the PARADE It’s 1:45 a.m. at a neighborhood crossroad close to a point extending into the hypersaline Laguna Madre Bay, in Port Isabel. It’s been one of those extremely long and hot late-spring days, one of those days close to the summer solstice. …
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