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• Rainy Memorial Day weekend slows down business at South Padre Island Play Video

  May 25, 2026 12:25 PM

  Saturday's stormy weather has caused several businesses and visitors at South Padre Island to change their plans. Despite rainy weather and red flag conditions at the beach, hundreds of families still made their way to the island for Memorial Day weekend. "The waves, even right now, they were... more »

• Travelers head to South Padre Island for the Labor Day weekend Play Video

  September 1, 2025 7:14 PM

  A lot of people had Monday off, and still others cashed in on the Labor Day holiday. The crowds were smaller at South Padre Island for the Labor Day holiday. Lori Baugh was among the beach goers. She traveled from Austin to enjoy the sound of the water.... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly cutting co-workers with saw at South Padre Island Play Video

  May 30, 2025 6:15 PM

  A man is in custody after assaulting and injuring two co-workers with a saw, according to Cameron County Chief Park Ranger Horacio Zamora. According to a news release, at around 3:20 p.m. on Friday, Cameron County park rangers responded to Beach Access #3 on South Padre Island in reference... more »

• South Padre Island issues a disaster declaration Play Video

  March 16, 2020 5:10 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - The city of South Padre Island announced Monday a Local State of Disaster for public health emergency due to COVID-19 . All special events permits will be rescinded effective at 7 p.m. Monday and any activity after the 7 p.m. deadline will be in direct... more »

• Road closures due to SpaceX testing in Boca Chica

  February 23, 2020 4:03 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. announced parts of State Highway 4 and Boca Chica Beach are set to be closed on February 27 between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Access to Boca Chica Beach as well as State Highway 4 from FM 1219 (Oklahoma Ave.)... more »

• Combating Slow Season on South Padre Island   Play Video

  January 11, 2020 10:38 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Events like Sunday's Causeway Run are planned for slow tourist season on South Padre Island. Ed Caum, Director of the SPI Convention and Visitors Bureau, says events are planned to make sure business thrive during months between the holidays and Spring Break. ... more »

• Dead Sea Turtles Found on Boca Chica Beach Play Video

  November 23, 2019 11:34 PM

  BOCA CHICA BEACH - Sea Turtle Inc. says a large number of dead sea turtles washed up on Boca Chica Beach. 45 turtles were found in just three days, according to a social media post by the group Saturday. They don't believe the deaths are related to cold... more »

• Expert Warns about Dangerous Surf Currents due to Strong Winds Play Video

  May 28, 2019 4:43 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Strong winds have dangerous surf conditions continue this week. Even in shallow waters, a person can feel how strong the rip currents can be. Experts are saying rip currents are not the only thing to be cautious of along the shorelines. A current... more »

• Endangered Sea Turtles Could be Impacted by Closures for SpaceX Testing Play Video

  March 29, 2019 3:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 is now open to the public. Access to the area was restricted all week due to continued testing at the SpaceX launch site. KRGV’s Daisy Martinez spoke with a field technician with Sea Turtle Inc. who says this closure... more »

• Rare Bioluminescence at SPI Explained Play Video

  February 14, 2019 5:11 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The waves are glowing on South Padre Island. This takes place in the rare moment when the plankton are able to form into groups; the blue glow is called bioluminescence. The ripple of the surf tosses them around, excites them and causes them to... more »

• Holiday Sand Sculpture Wonderland at South Padre Island Play Video

  December 24, 2018 9:18 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The city of South Padre Island is putting their own holiday twist on things this year. In South Texas, snow is a rare occurrence, but there is plenty of sand along the shores. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez shows us how sand castles aren’t just for... more »