Yearly Archives: 2010
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
Teams announced for 6th Annual South Padre Island Invitational The South Padre Island Invitational, one of college basketball’s elite Thanksgiving tournaments, has put together another stellar field that includes two teams which participated in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Brigham Young University (30-6), preseason ranked No. 15, returns 3 starters from last year’s team. Included in … Continue reading
South Padre Island Bikefest 2010
This is the 17th year for Budweiser’s SPI BikeFest where motorcycle enthusiasts come from all over the country to the Rio Grande Valley specifically; South Padre Island and raise money for charities in the RGV area. This year RGV Harley Davidson McAllen & San Benito are bringing added attractions to this already fun-filled event. There … Continue reading
South Padre Island Events in September 2010
El Paseo 6th Season Kickoff September 14, 2010 An evening of dining, dancing, prizes and a local production of “Who Am I This Time”, a short story about community theatre. 7pm / South Padre Island Convention Centre Tickets are $30 per person and available at SPI Visitor Center, Paragraphs Book Store, Designer Consigner in Port … Continue reading
SPI Dive Week September 17 to 26, 2010
American Diving celebrates SPI Dive Week 2010 this month the 17th through the 26th . This year’s Dive Week is dedicated to the SUDS program. This program, based out of Walter Reed Army Medical hospital and Bethesda Naval Hospital, is responsible for improving the lives of soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. 10% of all … Continue reading
Tropical Storm Hermine
Tropical Storm Hermine is projected to make landfall early Tuesday morning in northern Mexico. Our area will see heavier rain and stronger winds, especially Tuesday morning and afternoon. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Tampico to Baffin Bay. The main concern is for the potential of flooding in northeast Mexico and inland areas … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend on South Padre Island
Last weekend for Fireworks Over the Bay! RUFFRIDER RETURNS! This great annual race for catamarans around South Padre Island starts with registration at Louie’s Backyard Friday night from 5-8pm. Then Race Day Saturday starts with a Skipper’s meeting on the Flats (just north of the Convention Centre) at 10am. This is a great, colorful event. … Continue reading
