Port Isabel is a great alternative for a rainy day as well; it is easily accessible by car – via the Queen Isabella Causeway – or by South Padre's public shuttle bus, the Island Metro.

There is a free public bus service called Island Metro, which operates daily every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. There are four different routes: Two run the length of South Padre Island ...

While AEP Texas attempted to communicate with customers, technical issues led to inaccurate text messages and outage map ... South Texas on May 3 left about 9,000 residents of North Padre Island ...

Rain with a high of 79 °F (26.1 °C) and a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds from ENE to E at 15 to 19 mph (24.1 to 30.6 kph). Night - Partly cloudy with a 61% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

Neighbors on Padre Island spent Saturday morning in the dark after widespread power outages. Traffic lights were down, and ...

Birds and butterflies aren’t the only ones that flock to South Padre Island every spring. As Easter draws closer, the Island is gearing up for an influx of Mexican tourists arriving to celebrate ...

South Padre Island is a barrier island located in the Gulf of Mexico, off the southern coast of Texas. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather, and variety of ...

Below is the original story: More than 5,000 residents on North Padre Island are without electricity this Saturday morning following a pair of early-morning power outages, according to AEP Texas.

There’s a new seafood favorite coming to South Padre Island. Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, the chain seafood eatery created in homage to the fictional shrimp company seen in the 1994 feature film ...

Dan Herrington the Vice President of the Padre Island Business Association said the wave of new investment is good news for the area. “I’m excited about all the new businesses coming here to ...