Monthly Archives: July 2010
Events This Week for Port Isabel and South Padre Island
The Laguna Madre lights up every Friday night through Labor Day with the excitement of fireworks. The displays begin at 9:15pm. Prime viewing is between Palm and Red Snapper Streets along the bay, although the fireworks are visible throughout the area. Additionally, Saturday night fireworks have begun! These are best viewed bayside from the Queen … Continue reading
Babe’s Oasis Now Open on South Padre Island
New owners James and Terri Beck welcome you to Babe’s Oasis. James & Terri have been married for 7 years, but have been friends for almost 30. Together they have 5 daughters, 3 sons, 3 granddaughters and a grandson due in September 2010. In March 2009 James was diagnosed with a non-malignant brain tumor that … Continue reading
Harlingen Proud Seeking Volunteers
In anticipation of any future storms and/or possible flooding due to the release of water into the Rio Grande and the Arroyo Colorado, Harlingen Proud is asking for emergency volunteers to help the City of Harlingen with sandbagging efforts. The City’s sand bag supply was depleted as a result of Hurricane Alex. If you can … Continue reading
South Padre Island July 4th After Alex
You’d never guess that a hurricane just passed by. South Padre Island beaches were back to normal Saturday, July 3rd and the crowds came. The photo was taken early Saturday morning after getting the beach ready for the public. The Causeway opened Friday afternoon and the Island quickly returned to normal. Schlitterbahn on Saturday was … Continue reading
SPI Causeway has Re-opened
The South Padre Island Causeway re-opened at 7:25 AM today after Alex moved on across Mexico and weakened to a tropical storm. Hurricane Alex barely missed the Rio Grande Valley and moved on through Mexico as a tropical storm after making landfall on Wednesday as a Cat 2 hurricane. No injuries or major property damage … Continue reading
