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Convention Center Expansion Project
Apr 19 2024
Convention Center Expansion Bid Open for Submissionsby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
E-Waste Day
Apr 19 2024
South Padre Island Gears Up for Earth Day E-Waste Recycling Driveby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Fantasy Circle Beach Access
Apr 19 2024
Fantasy Circle Beach Access #22 Construction Underway in SPIby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
March CVAB Meeting
Apr 12 2024
CVAB: Presentation & Discussion on SPI Aquarium and Butterfly Pavilionby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Laguna Boulevard
Apr 5 2024
Lack of Laguna Blvd?s ?Phase 6? Casts Shadow on Completion Dateby Jeremy Bochniak
SPi Historical Museum Update
Mar 15 2024
Renovation Opportunity: Historical Museum of South Padre Islandby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness
Mar 15 2024
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness: Interview with Cameron County District Attorney Edward Sandovalby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Decoding Democratic Discourse
Mar 1 2024
Decoding Democratic Discourse: Navigating Robert's Rules of Order for Engaged Citizenshipby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Super Bowl
Feb 9 2024
Need a place to watch the ?Big Game?? Here are Super Specials around SPIBy Jeremy Bochniak
CVAB Meeting
Feb 2 2024
CVAB: Optimistic Update on Tourism Trendsby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Feb 2 2024
SPI Development Advances: Planning and Zoning Commission's Recent Decisionsby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Jeremy's Election Special on Brad Robinson
Jan 18 2024
Brad Robinson's Fresh Approach to Enhance South Padre Island's City Councilby Jeremy Bochniak
Jeremy's Election Special on Jennifer Stout
Jan 18 2024
Jennifer Stout Prioritizes Residents in City Council RaceBy Jeremy Bochniak
Jeremy's Election Special on Lisa Graves
Jan 18 2024
Lisa Graves wants to see SPI?s growth while in City Councilby Jeremy Bochniak
Jeremy's Election Special on Tally Ragsdale
Jan 18 2024
Tally Ragsdale Renews Commitment to City Council LeadershipBy Jeremy Bochniak
Sarah-Victoria's Election Special on Brad Robinson
Jan 18 2024
Meet the Candidates: Interview with Brad RobinsonIsland's Future in Trusted Handsby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Sarah-Victoria's Election Special on Jennifer Stout
Jan 18 2024
Meet the Candidates: Interview with Jennifer StoutA Texan's Island Journey and Commitment to Communityby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Sarah-Victoria's Election Special on Lisa Graves
Jan 18 2024
Meet the Candidates: Interview with Lisa GravesA Commitment to Growth and Communityby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Sarah-Victoria's Election Special on Tally Ragsdale
Jan 18 2024
Meet the Candidates: Interview with Tally Ragsdaleby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
City Opens Applications for SPI Boards
Jan 5 2024
City Opens Applications for SPI Boardsby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Early Voting Period - Save the Dates!
Jan 5 2024
Early Voting Period - Save the Dates!by Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Hosts Special Election Candidate Forum
Jan 5 2024
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Hosts Special Election Candidate Forumby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Notice of Bids - City of SPI's Invitation to Bid Construction Services
Dec 8 2023
City of SPI?s Invitation to Bid Construction Servicesby Sarah-Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Tragic Loss: SPI Mourns the Passing of Esteemed City Council Member
Dec 8 2023
Tragic Loss: SPI Mourns the Passing of Esteemed City Council MemberIn a somber turn of events, South Padre Island bids farewell to a dedicated public ...
Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 1 2023
Christmas Tree Lighting Readies SPI for HolidaysBy Jeremy Bochniak
SPI Candidate Focusing on Making a Prosperous Community
Oct 13 2023
SPI Candidate Focusing on Making a Prosperous CommunityInterview with SPI Candidate Tally Ragsdale By Sarah-Victoria Lozano
$18 Billion Tax Cut for All Texas Property Owners.
Sep 1 2023
$18 Billion Tax Cut for All Texas Property Ownersby Jeremy Bochniak
Careful with your cigarettes
Sep 1 2023
A Cigarette Butt Ignited a Fire in a Resident's BackyardBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano
Does SPI Pick the Most Qualified Bidders
Sep 1 2023
Shoreline Bid Practices in Questionby Sarah-Victoria Lozano
House Bill 1163 Changes Island Waters Starting Sept 1
Aug 25 2023
House Bill 1163: Boating While Intoxicated with Minors is Now a FelonyBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano
A busted transformer left many without Wi-Fi
Aug 11 2023
Bud Light 18-Wheeler Dragged SPI Powerlines Leaving Many without Wi-FiBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano
Learn how you can help support the SPI Metro
Aug 11 2023
Uniting Strengths: South Padre Island's Plea to Work TogetherBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano
SPI Side Street Improvements Focus on Mars Lane
Jul 28 2023
SPI Side Street Improvements Focus on Mars Laneby Sarah-Victoria Lozano
EDC Deep Water Marina Update & More
Jul 21 2023
EDC Deep Water Marina Update & MoreBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano
When asked about local crime, SPI Police Chief Provided No Answers
Jul 21 2023
When asked about local crime, SPI Police Chief Provided No AnswersBy Sarah-Victoria Lozano
Broadband Development Office Surveys for City and Resident Broadband Capabilities
May 23 2023
Broadband Development Office Surveys for City and Resident Broadband Capabilities
The legislative session started, and they're talking about us . . .
Mar 17 2023
If Passed, Senate Bill 434 Could Change Texas Beaches ForeverIs This the Last Summer for Open Beaches in Texas?
Call to Action for SPI's Second Causeway
Mar 8 2023
Call to Action for SPI?s Second Causeway How to Write to your Elected Officials
Are we all seeing this?
Feb 13 2023
The City of SPI Struggles with EthicsInterview with Angelique "Nikki" Soto
Let's see what City Council did this week 👀
Feb 3 2023
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone - City Council Report
You dont want to miss this
Dec 23 2022
No Admitted Complaints = No SolutionCity fails to address Board of Ethics need for reform
CVB Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Resigns
Nov 11 2022
CVB Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Resigns
Golf cart laws and another resignation..
Nov 11 2022
A recent tragic accident in the City of Galveston involving golf carts called SPI to re-examine their ordinances. Below is a brief summary of the Texa...
No Land for the Dogs?
Sep 26 2022
No Land for the Dogs?Local Advocates Join Forces to Find Land for City Dog Park
SPI Examines Golf Cart Ordinances
Sep 22 2022
SPI Examines Golf Cart Ordinances After Fatal Family Collision in Galveston
SPI Eyes SpaceX To Lift Expectations
Sep 19 2022
Island Life: SPI Eyes SpaceX To Lift ExpectationsBy R. Daniel Cavazos
SPI Public Transit Director Arrested
Sep 19 2022
SPI Public Transit Director on Paid Administrative Leave
Food Truck Lawsuit
Sep 16 2022
Food Truck Lawsuit: Does the Government Have Interest in Protecting Current Businesses?Institute of Justice Petitions to the Supreme Court of Texas
Lan Closures Planned for Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway on August 24
Aug 23 2022
Lane Closures for Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway on August 24
Development Standards Review Task Force: Form Base Code Gets Called into Question, Again
Aug 12 2022
Development Standards Review Task Force: Form Base Code Gets Called into Question, Again
Algoe's Story: How to Redress a Grievance with Local Government
Jul 1 2022
Algoe?s Story: How to Redress a Grievance with Local Government
Food Truck Lawsuit Update: Appeals Court Grants South Padre Island Immunity
Jun 10 2022
Food Truck Lawsuit Update: Appeals Court Grants South Padre Island Immunity
Interview with EDC President Thomas Bainter
Apr 29 2022
Interview with Economic Development Corporation President Thomas Bainter
City Council and Substandard Structure Review Board & Report
Apr 8 2022
City Council and Substandard Structure Review Board & Report.
EDC: Marina Update and Birding Nature Center Discussion
Apr 1 2022
EDC: Marina Update and Birding Nature Center Discussion
SPI Vision Plan Provides 30-Year Roadmap
Mar 11 2022
SPI Vision Plan Provides 30-Year Roadmapby R. Daniel Cavazos
Presentation on Island Med-Center at City Council Meeting
Mar 1 2022
Presentation on Island Med-Center at City Council Meeting
Franke Uses Tried & True to Build Island Dunes
Jan 14 2022
Franke Uses Tried & True to Build Island DunesBy R. Daniel Cavazos
City Council and Substandard Structure Review Board Report
Jan 7 2022
Substandard Structure Review Board & City Council Report
Restoring Dunes Is Key to SPI's Protection
Dec 10 2021
Restoring Dunes Is Key to SPI's Protectionby R. Daniel Cavazos
Big Demand, Little Supply
Dec 6 2021
Big Demand, Little Supply Interview with Councilwoman Eva Jean Dalton
South Padre Island Unofficial Election Results
Nov 5 2021
South Padre Island Unofficial Election Results
McNulty Cuts Off Resident During Public Comments
Oct 8 2021
McNulty Cuts Off Resident During Public Comments
Scheduled Causeway Maintenance Will Begin October 4th Through February 2022
Oct 1 2021
Scheduled Causeway Maintenance Will Begin October 4th Through February 2022
After 90% Completion, City Hall Welcomes Laguna Boulevard Input
Sep 30 2021
After 90% Completion, City Hall Welcomes Laguna Boulevard Input
City Announces the Four Streets to be Seal-coated
Sep 14 2021
City Announces the Four Streets to be Seal-coated
Current Forecast and a Message from South Padre Island
Sep 13 2021
Current Forecast and a Message from South Padre Island
Shoreline Task Force Approves Recommendation to Add New Setback Line
Aug 27 2021
Shoreline Task Force Approves Recommendation to Add New Setback Line
EDC: 2nd Access Project, Plans for Veterans Day, and New ABI Program Director
Jul 30 2021
EDC: 2nd Access Project, Plans for Veterans Day, and New ABI Program Director
Should we Rake the Decomposing Seaweed?
Jul 23 2021
Should we Rake the Decomposing Seaweed?by Kristina Boburka, Shoreline Director
City Council: 2nd Causeway Environment Assessment Starting Over
Jul 16 2021
City Council: 2nd Causeway Environment Assessment Starting Over
EDC: Congratulations, Sand Dollars for Success Grant Winners
May 28 2021
EDC: Congratulations, Sand Dollars for Success Grant Winners
Lack of Enforcement Calls for Ordinance 21-07 to Ban the Renting of Escooters
May 4 2021
Lack of Enforcement Calls for Ordinance 21-07 to Ban the Renting of Escooters
Missed a City Council Meeting or Committee Board Meeting?
Apr 29 2021
Missed a City Council Meeting or Committee Board Meeting?
Food Truck Lawsuit:The Institute of Justice Asks Texas Supreme Court to Intervene
Mar 23 2021
Food Truck Lawsuit:The Institute of Justice Asks Texas Supreme Court to Intervene
City Council: Lifts Emergency Beach Operations
Mar 5 2021
City Council: Lifts Emergency Beach Operations
SPI Residents 65 and Over Seek Voucher Information
Feb 4 2021
SPI Residents 65 and Over Seek Voucher Information
Sand Dollars for Success Application is OPEN
Jan 25 2021
Sand Dollars for Success Application is OPEN
Is SPI Illegally Enforcing Food Truck Ordinances?
Jan 23 2021
Is SPI Illegally Enforcing Food Truck Ordinances?
Shoreline Task Force Discusses Controversial Topics
Jan 16 2021
Shoreline Task Force Discusses Controversial Topics
Chaos: What's Going On?
Jan 9 2021
Chaos: What's Going On?Substandard Structure Review Board Meeting, December 18, 2020
City Council and Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. Welcome Lydia Caballero
Jan 9 2021
City Council and Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. Welcome Lydia Caballero
Resignation or Termination?
Dec 14 2020
Resignation or Termination?Hostile Work Environment Continues
Food Trucks: SPI Violates Texas Constitution
Dec 8 2020
Food Trucks: SPI Violates Texas ConstitutionFor Immediate Release
Employee Harassment Continues: Hostile Work Environment
Nov 25 2020
Employee Harassment Continues: Hostile Work Environment
Canopy Debate
Nov 4 2020
(Photo by Erica Lerma de Macaulay. Pictured is a flipped single pole umbrella with Mrs. Lerma de Macaulay?s two children.) 3/11/2020 What?s happenin...
City Staff Morale Plummets with Unresolved Ethics Complaints
Oct 21 2020
City Staff Morale Plummets with Unresolved Ethics Complaints
Birding Center Budget Sparks Transparency Debate
Sep 24 2020
Birding Center Budget Sparks Transparency Debate
House Bill 2439 Trades Sticks for Carrots
Aug 27 2020
House Bill 2439 Trades Sticks for Carrots.Part 4 of a 4-part series
Development Standards Task Review Faces Back Lash Over Denying Motions - Island Matters
Aug 18 2020
Development Standards Task Review Faces Back Lash Over Denying Motions and Requesting Further Guidance from the City Amid HB 2439
House Bill 2439 to Supersede City's Form-Based Codes
Aug 6 2020
House Bill 2439 to Supersede City?s Form-Based CodesPart 3 of a 4-part series
"You're Not Going to Let Them Do That to Your City Are You?"
Jul 15 2020
?You're Not Going to Let Them Do That to Your City Are You??Part 2 of 4-part series
A Short History of SPI's Form-based Codes
Jun 23 2020
A Short History of SPI?s Form-based CodesPart 1 of a 4-part series
Island Matters
May 21 2020
Fireworks > Humans 21/5/2020 What happened: During a Special Events Committee meeting Monday, May 11, 2020, a...
City Council Emergency Meeting
Apr 22 2020
City Council Emergency Meeting 22/4/2020 What happened:City council passed a motion this morning to: Extend the City's declaration of...
City Council Cuts $2 Million, Upgrades Fire Hydrants, and Urges Citizens to Complete 2020
Apr 21 2020
City Council Cuts $2 Million, Upgrades Fire Hydrants, and Urges Citizens to Complete 2020 Census 21/4/2020 What happened:The City Council ap...
$2,074,000 Budget Cuts Required to Offset Loss of Sales and HOT Tax Collections
Apr 20 2020
$2,074,000 Budget Cuts Required to Offset Loss of Sales and HOT Tax Collections 20/4/2020 The SPI City Council met for their mid-year budget...
City Council Emergency Meeting
Apr 15 2020
City Council Emergency Meeting 15/4/2020 What happened: An emergency City Council Meeting was planned and posted at 11:15 a.m. April 1...
Can we Handle a Hurricane on Top of a Virus in 2020?
Apr 10 2020
Can we Handle a Hurricane on Top of a Virus in 2020?"Knowledge is the antidote to fear." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
"This is serious. Advice from SPI's own virus-hunters."
Mar 24 2020
"This is serious. Advice from SPI?s own virus-hunters."
City Fails to Response to Request
Nov 10 2023
Island Matters Survey Input Stirs Public Safety Questions By Sarah-Victoria Lozano
Election Announcement
Jan 24 2024
Island Matters Seeks Your Input on Election Coverageby Jeremy Bochniak & Sarah Victoria Lozano de Gonzalez
Sand Dollars for Success
Sep 15 2022
Economical Development Corporation Opens Grants for Local Businesses
Shoreline Director Kristina Boburka Responds to Email Request
Sep 22 2023
"We watched the video, and there were definitely some misrepresentations of our package."By Sarah-Victoria Lozano