City of SPI



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



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



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...


Oct 28 2022
Council Hears Views On Golf Cart ProposalsBy R. Daniel Cavazos





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
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
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

