Operation Bishop investigators executed three search warrants on South Padre Island last Thursday at an alleged illegal-gambling establishment, a local business and a private residence all in connection with the Laguna Madre Scholarship Foundation. The sweepstakes establishment, located at 2600 Padre Blvd, Suite MN, is operated by the Laguna Madre Scholarship Foundation (LMSF). It had previously been raided, and its equipment seized, by Operation Bishop. It again reopened. Additionally, a...
A male ocelot was killed on State Highway 100 between Laguna Vista and Los Fresnos last week, marking the fourth time a member of the endangered species has been killed by motor vehicle impact in the three years since the concrete traffic barrier was built. The cat was discovered by a local citizen, who reported the incident to the U.S> Fish and Wildlife Department (FWD)....
Just in case you didn’t notice, there are several things going on along our Texas coastal waters that you may find interesting. As most of you know, the main highway leading to Port Isabel, South Padre Island, our bay and the Gulf of Mexico is Highway 100. It’s the primary way for vacationers, boaters, fishermen, birders and those seeking a good time to get to where the action is. It...
Beachcombers Art Show An Island Tradition Every year about this time the South Padre Island Convention Center transforms into a huge art gallery. Now, in its 55th year, the Beachcombers Art Show is the longest running art show in Texas, and one of the largest. Artists from throughout the Rio Grande Valley and Texas will gather at the South Padre Island Convention Centre on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 for the...
A Texan was one of two Americans who were soldiers for the Israel Defense Force killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said in a statement that Sgt. Nissim Sean Carmeli, 21, was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip. Carmeli was from South Padre Island, Texas, said Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Maya Kadosh. She said Carmeli moved to Israel four years ago and...
A developer that planned Texas’ first offshore wind farm stopped paying on two state offshore leases, one of which expired today, an official said Friday. Austin-based Baryonyx Corp.’s lease of 19,794 acres about five miles offshore of South Padre Island expired because the company stopped making an annual payment of $2.08 per acre, or $41,171.52, said Jim Suydam, spokesman for the Texas General Land Office in Austin. Suydam said...
Travel tips for pet owners Jules Benson, Petplan’s chief veterinary officer, recommends pet parents plan ahead and be aware of important travel safety protocols. 1. Safety first. Your pet could become a projectile in an auto accident or crawl under the gas pedal while you’re trying to drive. Restrain your pets with pet vehicle restraints or, if driving an SVU or van, in an appropriate sized crate. Also, make sure...
The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday discussed a series of physical improvements that must be made to the Old City Hall before the facility is designated for a specific use. “We need to top out the building with a six-foot slab to bring up to six feet elevation,” said Councilman Sam Listi, adding that the entrance will also be fixed ad that the flood plain will be set...
The City of South Padre Island and SPI Chamber of Commerce canceled a public hearing to discuss plans to build a second causeway that had been set up for 5:30 pm, Thursday. A make-up date for the hearing has not been announced. The proposal to construct an alternate route that connects the Island to the mainland has been on the table for nearly a decade and several public hearings and...
Considered one of the most influential Dirty South artists to gain mainstream success, Ludacris takes the stage on South Padre Island Friday, July 18. Doors open for the show at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. Recording artist, actor, philanthropist and restaurateur are just a few of the titles given to Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, who first gained worldwide acclaim more than 10 years ago with his debut album...
