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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
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
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
