Day Trips: South Padre Island Parks

The sunny side of SPI beaches

"...The parks of South Padre Island provide access to some of the best..."

May 7, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: South Padre Island

Texas tropics really shine in the wintertime

"...South Padre Island gradually emerged from the winter morning fog..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Island Girl: Madi Jane West

Killer whale pop from the Pacific Northwest

"...plus I took my one and only trip to South Padre Island with her...."

Oct. 22, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Day Trips: South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Corpus Christi

Expansive horticulture park offers fun for everyone

"...The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Corpus Christi..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Column by Gerald McLeod

Kerrville Fall Folk Fest & Island Folk Festival

The future of folk looks bright in Texas

"...Next for Texas: a new gathering on Padre Island called the Island Folk Festival, slated for this..."

Sept. 2, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Day Trips: Port Aransas’ South Jetty

Weekly newspaper is a wealth of information for locals and visitors alike

"...also a surfer, photographer, editor, and reporter for the South Jetty, the local weekly newspaper...."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: SPI Nature Center

South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center gives a rare look at coastal wetlands

"...The South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is a noisy..."

May 13, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Port Isabel Lighthouse

The lighthouse guided ships through the channel between Padre Island and the mainland

"...Lighthouse guided ships through the narrow channel between the southern tip of Padre Island and the mainland for 53..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Drilling plan threatens world's longest protected beach

"...Scenic Padre Island National Seashore is under attack, according to the..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Producer Christian Herrera Is Building a Hub for Austin Hip-Hop

Elevate studio expands into South Austin multiuse creative space

"...in January 2023. The facility joins a number of far-South Austin music activations near Slaughter & Menchaca, including rock-and-country-emphasis..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

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Boca Chica Beach might be the most unspoiled public beach on the Texas coast

"...unspoiled public beach on the Texas coast. At the southern tip of the state map, this is the kind..."

May 4, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island continues the work of Texas conservationist Ila Loetscher

"...Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island continues the landmark work of one of..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...Public sea turtle hatchling releases at Padre Island National Seashore outside of Corpus Christi are canceled..."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Slippery Slope

To water-park jefe, Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry, salvage equals whimsy not whim

"...recent remodels and renovations, including the new resort on South Padre Island, the luxurious Treehaus suites in New Braunfels,..."

May 16, 2014 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Seize the day ... trip

"...a full day at the world-famous Ewing Mansion and Southfork Ranch. The new “Day at the Ranch” package includes..."

April 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

At the Sea Life Center in Port Isabel, each tank serves as a window to the underwater world off the Texas coast

"...South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center..."

May 1, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February's full of fun

"...SPI Kitefest Feb. 1-3, South Padre Island, www.sopadre.com..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Block Those Cyber-Boobs! – Flasher Sues Game Makers

Austin video game maker sued for child porn – by teen who lied to get filmed

"...The footage used was filmed during spring break on South Padre Island in 2003. The women volunteered to be..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Baseball, bats, obits, no buts, and environmental action figure into this year-end wrap-up.

"...setting the border at the vegetation line on the south bank, ceding the river to Oklahoma...."

Dec. 29, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...for life at an early morning hatchling release at Padre Island National Seashore. May-August, Turtle Hatchling Release, Padre Island..."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...visitors. If you want funky, head about 50 miles south of town to the Chinati Hot Springs and stay..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Beer Guide

Foam on The Range:

"...1996 in the Blue Star Arts Complex a mile south of the Alamo on the edge of the Historic..."

July 19, 1996 Food Feature

Day Trips

The Port Isabel Lighthouse still offers a commanding view of South Padre Island and Laguna Madre more than 150 years after it was built

"...The Port Isabel Lighthouse near the southern tip of Texas still offers a commanding view of..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...and is one that has not been completed. Few Southern cities were more on the front lines of the..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Queer Events to Come

A guide to Austin's poppin' parties, fests, and art shows

"...tea over what to expect from this go-to queer South By event, but ever since it popped up to..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...so I'd love to see what Rahr can do. Southern Star (Conroe)www.southernstarbrewery.com Flagship beer: Pine Belt Pale Ale Drink..."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...Congress Avenue Bridge, attending a turtle hatchling release on Padre Island, or seeing the dogwood trees blooming around Palestine...."

Feb. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place

Please don't stop the music

"...season. Tue., June 19, 6:50-9:50pm. Krieg Softball Complex, 515 South Pleasant Valley. www.varsitygayleague.com...."

June 15, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Deep in the Heart

Texas' diverse and precious wildlife gets the documentary it deserves

"...lush rain forests, and finally to the beaches of South Padre Island. But Deep in the Heart goes so..."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo Jan. 21-25, South Padre Island, www.spibirding.com..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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