Because of its small size, South Padre Island is often grouped with other towns along the Gulf Coast of Texas, such as Port Isabel and Brownsville, both of which make great daytrips. The town of ...

Six weeks after a flight that ended in an explosion, SpaceX is preparing its Starship mega-rocket for the system’s eighth test flight this evening. Follow the countdown here: SpaceX scrubs 8th test ...

Volunteers from Sea Turtle Inc. have provided rescue efforts for cold-stunned sea turtles during past winter storms, including the freeze in 2021, when about 5,000 turtles were rescued.

When we got to our room, the attention to detail was amazing: A green lime-shaped pillow with the words, “If Life Gives You ...

When SpaceX's Starship takes off next time from South Texas, it will have a few touch ... effects include those at Port Isabel and South Padre Island's south end, which see a greater risk of ...

Residents frequently express their desire for a Costco in Corpus Christi on social media. Some residents view the presence of ...

The Texas State Aquarium is located in North Beach, just south of the USS Lexington. Visit its website for up-to-date entry info. Glowing Kayak Tour Corpus Christi - North Padre Island (37 reviews ...

By STEVE HATHCOCK Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio ...

Thousands of people filled the Padre Island beach on Saturday for the annual Barefoot Mardi Gras parade. It was a day full of golf carts, music, families, and fun in the sun.

The event was a huge success, benefiting local charities such as American Legion Post 229, Corpus Christi firefighters, C.A.R.E., and the Texas Sealife Center.