

Margaritaville lends a helping hand to Friends of Animal Rescue
Aug 25 2024
Margaritaville lends a helping hand to Friends of Animal Rescue

Business classes available on South Padre Island
Aug 24 2024
UTRGV hosts business development classBy Arabella Serrata

FAA postpones public meetings without providing reason
Aug 16 2024
FAA postpones public meetings without providing reasonBy ALEXANDREA BAILEY



Trust Betrayed
Jun 28 2024
Trust BetrayedLocal Locksmith and Historian Alleges Fraudby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Friends of Animal Rescue Plans
Jun 14 2024
Friends of Animal Rescue Plans Open House and Annual Fundraiserby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Reviving Skateboarding in the Rio Grande Valley
Jun 14 2024
Reviving Skateboarding in the Rio Grande Valley: SPI Beach Bash Skate Jamby Jeremy Bochniak

Save the Date: Special Presentation from Island Matters
Jun 14 2024
Save the Date: Special Presentation from Island Matters

SpaceX Latest Launch
Jun 7 2024
SpaceX Finds Great Success with Fourth Test Flightby Jeremy Bochniak

Birders Raise Concerns
May 17 2024
Birders Raise Concerns Over South Padre Island Convention Center Expansionby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Coffee and Conversation
May 17 2024
Harlingen Medical Center Expands to South Padre Island with New Family Wellness Clinicby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

US Labor Board Suspends Case Against SpaceX
May 17 2024
US Labor Board Suspends Case Against SpaceX Amid Legal Challengeby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez


SPI Chamber President Finds "Perfect Fit''
May 10 2024
SPI Chamber President Finds "Perfect Fit??by R.DANIEL CAVAZOS

Women's Connect
Apr 27 2024
Women's Connect: A Gathering of Professional Womenby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Coffee and Conversation
Apr 12 2024
Coffee and Conversation: Progress at Friends of RGV Reefby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Island Matters Secures Vital Grant for Independent Journalism
Mar 9 2024
Island Matters Secures Vital Grant for Independent Journalism ? Calls for Community Supportby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Navigating Spring Break
Mar 1 2024
Navigating Spring Break: Collaborative Efforts and Preparations for South Padre Islandby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Celebrating the Power of Quotes
Feb 23 2024
Celebrating the Power of Quotes: Island Matters Invites Readers to Share Favoritesby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Join Us!
Jan 13 2024
Join Us for an Evening of Celebration and Connection!by Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez


Island Matters Receives $20,000 Grant
Dec 22 2023
Island Matters Receives $20,000 Grant by Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Awards SPIBNCAS
Dec 15 2023
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Boosts Environmental Education at SPI Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuaryby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonza...

Texas Our Future Awards Grants SPI Birding Center
Dec 15 2023
HEB's Our Texas Our Future Awards Grant for Touch Tanks at SPI Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuaryby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez




Coffee and Conversation
Nov 10 2023
How Vicente Gonzalez's District Office Helps the Community & Small BusinessesGuest Speaker, District Director, Laura Matamoros By Sarah-Victor...



ServSafe Food Managers Class
Nov 3 2023
The SPI Chamber of Commerce to Host Food Manager ClassesBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano

Sunrise Bakery
Oct 27 2023
SPI?s Newest Bakery Looks to Add Sweetness to the IslandBy Jeremy Bochniak

Seasonality in the Real Estate Market
Oct 6 2023
The Current SPI Real Estate Marketby Tony Altermatt, Island Matters Real Estate Writertony@nexthomeonthecoast.com





Job Opportunities
Aug 1 2023
The Marisol Condominiums The Marisol Condominiums and looking to expand its team. There is a job opening for a full time Administrative Assistant...

Island Matters Welcomes New Board Member Hector Ramos
Jul 28 2023
Island Matters Welcomes New Board Member Hector Ramosby Sarah-Victoria Lozano

The Current SPI Real Estate Market
Jul 14 2023
The Current SPI Real Estate Marketby Tony Altermatt, Island Matters Real Estate Writer

Samuel Wilkinson Responds to Island Matters
Jun 30 2023
?Is it Financing, or a Pyramid Scheme??Samuel Wilkinson Responds to Island MattersPart 3 of a multi-part seriesby Sarah-Victoria Lozano



Hooked on Seafood Teams Up with Little Leaf Microgreens
Jun 2 2023
Hooked on Seafood Teams Up with Little Leaf Microgreens Interview with Chris Johnson & John Gattasby Sarah-Victoria Lozano

Who are the Owners of South Padre Island Medical Facilities LLC?
Jun 2 2023
Who are the Owners of South Padre Island Medical Facilities LLC?Part 2 of a multi-part seriesby Sarah-Victoria Lozano




LNG Project Nearing its Final Stages
Apr 17 2023
LNG Project Nearing Final Stages At Brownsville PortBy R. Daniel Cavazos

Press Release
Apr 10 2023

Island Matters Hosts Third Business Roundtable
Mar 13 2023
Island Matters Hosts Third Business Roundtable



There's something new to do..
Jan 30 2023
Henry's Charters & Bus Tours Adds to Island Community and TourismInterview with Henry N. Rodriguez

The Ship Shaping will continue!
Jan 17 2023
Island Life: Ship Shape Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Interview with Liz Money

More Excitement for the Entertainment District
Dec 19 2022
Upgrades Coming to the Entertainment District Interview with Viva Owner Ernie Del Rio and Skipjack Inc. Property Manager Lorenzo Galvan

Are Transportation Services Lacking?
Dec 12 2022
SPI Seeking To Boost Shuttles From Harlingen AirportBy R. Daniel Cavazos

Did you visit Market by the Bay?
Dec 5 2022
The Islander: The Entertainment District is growingInterview with John Gattas




SPI Chamber of Commerce Back on Track after Pandemic
Jul 18 2022
Island Life: SPI Chamber of Commerce Back on Track After Pandemic Interview with Chamber President/CEO Alita Bagley

Roundtable Meeting Offers Ideas To Boost Business Climate
Jul 15 2022
Roundtable Meeting Offers Ideas To Boost Business ClimateBy R. Daniel Cavazos

Island Matters to Host First Business Roundtable
Jul 7 2022
Island Matters to Host First Business Roundtable

Fishing's Future Spread Its Reach To Special Needs
Jul 4 2022
Fishing?s Future Spread Its Reach To Special NeedsBy R. Daniel Cavazos

Costa Cleanups Makes History with Biggest Beach Cleanup on SPI
Jun 27 2022
Costa Cleanups Makes History with Biggest Beach Cleanup on SPI

H & L by Maria Victoria
Apr 25 2022
H & L by Maria VictoriaInterview with Business Owner Kimberly Harper


The Islander: Costa Clean Ups
Mar 7 2022
The Islander: Costa Clean UpsInterview with Tonya Tallard CEO



The Islander: Karma Coffee & Books
Sep 6 2021
The Islander: Karma Coffee & BooksBringing the World to SPIR. Daniel Cavazos

"Y.O.U. Your Own Unique Design" Joins SPI Chamber of Commerce
May 14 2021
?Y.O.U. Your Own Unique Design? Joins SPI Chamber of Commerce

Island Matters to Host Presentation by Founder and Editor of the San Antonio Report Robert
May 11 2021
Island Matters to Host Presentation by Founder and Editor of the San Antonio Report Robert Rivard

"A Vision for South Padre Island's Micro Hospital"
Apr 17 2020
"A Vision for South Padre Island's Micro Hospital" 17/4/2020 Dr. Joe Ybarra and Mr. Sam Wilkinson shared their vision for a new, 100% privat...
"With all the news about Coronavirus, it is worth examining..."
Apr 1 2020
1/4/2020 "With all the news about Coronavirus, it is worth examining where the island stands today with on-island medical services" The isla...

Dentist & Family Find Solace On SPI
Feb 16 2024
Dentist & Family Find Solace On SPIby R. Daniel Cavazos

Lobo Del Mar Sees Value In Supporting News Efforts
Jan 19 2024
Lobo Del Mar Sees Value In Supporting News EffortsBy R. Daniel Cavazos

Sea Turtle Inc.
Nov 30 -0001
Sea Turtle Inc. takes on nesting season, faces challenges, slates programs By Arabella Serrata

