Tag: South Padre Island
South Padre Island’s Southern Pickleball Courts at 610 Padre Blvd. have undergone Phase III improvements, including an ADA-compliant restroom, hydration station, shade structure and perimeter fencing. (Photo Courtesy/ City of South Padre Island) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of South Padre Island has completed Phase III improvements at its Southern Pickleball Courts, although a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, was canceled due to weather. The ceremony was originally planned at the facility at 610 …
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By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Summer may be winding down and school may be back in session, but September is anything but quiet along the Laguna Madre. South Padre Island and Port Isabel have a packed calendar this month, with Labor Day weekend celebrations, outdoor fitness events, fishing tournaments, community gatherings and plenty of reasons to …
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By Laurie Coker South Padre Island has a new restaurant worth checking out. Ayy Miguel, conveniently located at 2213 Padre Blvd., comes from the same owners behind White Sands and White Sands Bakery, and after two visits, I can say the food has been consistently delicious, served hot, and packed with flavor. On my first …
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By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The body of a San Benito woman who was reported missing on Monday was recovered Tuesday morning on South Padre Island, according to authorities. San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea said the 46-year-old woman was found around 10:30 a.m. near Cameron County Beach Access 6. The woman was reported missing shortly …
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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS South Padre Island is widely known for its beaches, warm climate, and outdoor recreation, but visitors and residents now have the chance to enjoy an unexpected seasonal activity along the shoreline: ice skating. The Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island is offering a beachfront ice skating rink that …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2025/12/25/oceanfront-ice-skating-comes-to-south-padre-island/
By: Dianté Marigny editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Fort Worth woman lost her life in a tragic golf cart crash on South Padre Island, leading to criminal charges against a 60-year-old man, according to multiple news outlets. The fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 9, at approximately 2:15 a.m., at the intersection of Padre …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2025/08/21/deadly-golf-cart-crash-investigated-in-south-padre-island/
Editor’s Note: Dear Readers, Please be advised that the police reports featured in this issue are written in a humorous and light-hearted tone. They are not meant to be taken literally and are intended to offer an entertaining perspective on the events described. Our goal is to provide a bit of levity, not to trivialize …
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By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS I have received several emails asking about metal detecting on the beaches of Padre Island. The laws on metal detecting are rather vague and for the most part, loosely enforced. I have been metal detecting on the beaches of Padre Island for over 20 years and have yet to …
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By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS Originally from Houston, Texas, Councilman Sam Listi has been a member of the SPI community for 16 years. He spent his college years as an Aggie, earning his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Architecture from Texas A&M University in 1967. The Councilman has used his 43 years of …
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By ABBEY KUNKLE Special to the PRESS The SPI City Council met Wednesday evening for their regular meeting. The Mayor celebrated the month of May with a proclamation recognizing May 2015 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. Before delving into funding requests on the agenda, City Manager Bill DiLibero came to the council with a …
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