Island Matters

A facts-only,non-profit sourceof news for the IslandIsland Matters is your source for South Padre Island News. Our overarching vision for the City of South Padre Island is to have (1) 100% transparency in government and (2) a family-friendly environment for the Island. When one looks around the world, except for the Disney cities, every great tourist destination was first a great place to live for its residents. Island Matters supports the City of South Padre Island attracting young families and building a strong economy for the Island that is robust all 12 months of the year. Island Matters wants everyone who cares about our island, especially accountability on our island, to be a reader. As with any news organization, but especially with a non-profit news organization, there is a clear firewall between the organization's publishing (fundraising) side and the editorial side. Island Matters will continue to be a facts-only source of accountability in local government with all editorial decisions made by island residents. Our Strength is Our Membership! As a non-profit, our Members are our primary donors. Like any island non-profit, Island Matters depends on island residents and property owners to support government transparency and a family-friendly environment, by supporting hyper-local, fact-based, non-profit news. All our coverage is determined by island residents and property owners. Please support our efforts by being BOTH a subscriber (free) and a Member (donor). |

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


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





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

The Islander: Police Chief Claudine O'Carroll
Jun 6 2022
The Islander: Police Chief Claudine O?Carroll Chief Forges Law Enforcement Career on South Padre Islandby R. Daniel Cavazos




May 23 2022
The Islander: René Valdez General Manager at Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island
What Could Summer Look Like for SPI?
May 20 2022
What Could Summer Look Like for SPI?Coffee and Conversation with Conventions and Visitors Advisory Board Member, Tom Goodman

May 16 2022
The Islander: Carole K. BoydMicrosoft Painter and Attorney
New Study Seeks To Measure RGV Reef's Effectiveness
May 13 2022
New Study Seeks To Measure RGV Reef?s EffectivenessBy R. Daniel Cavazos



May 9 2022
The Islander: The Art LoungeInterview with Hamsa & Cristina Piecuch


The Islander: Homer Garcia Pedaling to Success on South Padre Island
May 2 2022
The Islander: Homer Garcia Pedaling to Success on South Padre Islandby R. Daniel Cavazos
Interview with EDC President Thomas Bainter
Apr 29 2022
Interview with Economic Development Corporation President Thomas Bainter
Get Involved. Join a Committee. Make a Difference.
Apr 26 2022
Get Involved. Join a Committee. Make a Difference.
Apr 25 2022
H & L by Maria VictoriaInterview with Business Owner Kimberly Harper


Apr 18 2022
The Island Matters office will be closed today Monday, June 13, 2022.



Apr 11 2022
The Islander: Kristi AbbottArt Business Incubator Graduate
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
Isla Blanca Ticket Prices Don't Match the Receipt
Apr 1 2022
Isla Blanca Ticket Prices Don't Match the Receipt

The Islander: Joe Robert Mendez
Mar 28 2022
The Islander: Joe Robert MendezArtistic Director, Stylist and General Manager of Elements Aqua Salon and Med Spa



Human Remains Found Near Laguna Atascosa
Mar 18 2022
Human Remains Found Near Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge

Mar 14 2022
The Islander: Malia QuinnArt Business Incubator Graduate
SPI Vision Plan Provides 30-Year Roadmap
Mar 11 2022
SPI Vision Plan Provides 30-Year Roadmapby R. Daniel Cavazos

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

Island Preparing For New Mix Of Spring Breakers
Mar 4 2022
Island Preparing For New Mix Of Spring BreakersBy R. Daniel Cavazos
Mar 4 2022
Laguna Madre Water District Rescinds Boil Water Notice

Presentation on Island Med-Center at City Council Meeting
Mar 1 2022
Presentation on Island Med-Center at City Council Meeting
Feb 28 2022
The Islander: Ivan BenavidesArt Business Incubator Graduate
CVAB: Did the Zimmerman Agency Drop the Ball Before Spring Break?
Feb 25 2022
CVAB: Did the Zimmerman Agency Drop the Ball Before Spring Break?

The Islander: Juana Cantú-Cabrera
Feb 21 2022
Juana Cantú-CabreraRepublican Candidate for U.S House District 34
Feb 18 2022
The Islander: Morgan LaMantiaDemocratic Candidate for Texas Senate

The Islander: Cristina Piecuch
Feb 14 2022
The Islander: Cristina PiecuchArt Business Incubator Graduate
Laguna Vista Center Seeks to Educate & Boost Tourism
Feb 11 2022
Laguna Vista Center Seeks to Educate & Boost Tourismby R. Daniel Cavazos

Feb 7 2022
The Islander: Cody PaceOwner of Tom and Jerry's Beach Club Bar & Grill


Jan 31 2022
The Islander: Carol PlumbArt Business Institute Graduate
Consultant Details Preliminary Numbers for SPI Marina
Jan 28 2022
Consultant Details Preliminary Numbers for SPI Marinaby R. Daniel Cavazos

The Islander: Virginia Guillot
Jan 24 2022
The Islander: Virginia GuillotShoreline Task Force Chairwoman

Construction Improvements at Isla Blanca Park
Jan 17 2022
Construction Improvements at Isla Blanca Park

Franke Uses Tried & True to Build Island Dunes
Jan 14 2022
Franke Uses Tried & True to Build Island DunesBy R. Daniel Cavazos
Island Matters Congratulates Peggy Sofia Buntin
Jan 10 2022
Island Matters Congratulates Peggy Sofia Buntin
City Council and Substandard Structure Review Board Report
Jan 7 2022
Substandard Structure Review Board & City Council Report


Dec 31 2021
Dear Reader, Happy New Year's Eve! Here's to you for supporting your local newspaper. You helped make it a great year, and we look forward to see...
Emergency Public Health Advisory
Dec 28 2021
Due to Antibody treatment shortage, a press release from County Judge Eddie Treviño encourages the public to fully vaccinate and to continue with all...

Dec 25 2021
Dear Readers, Merry Christmas! We've been through a lot this past 2021, and now it's time to relax. Sincerely, Island Matters&nbs...

The Islander: Healthcare Administrator Hector Ramos
Dec 20 2021
The Islander: Healthcare Administrator Hector Ramos


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
