🌱 Why South Padre Island just ranked among America’s best beaches

Good morning South Padre Island! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why South Padre Island just ranked among America’s best beaches

Also on today's calendar: QUARTERDECK COMEDY SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX — Raymond Orta Comedian Extraordinaire and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds, breezy and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Texas beach is one of America's best, global tastemaker says (expressnews.com) — South Padre Island just earned national recognition as one of America’s best beaches in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking 11th in the country and tops in Texas. The piece highlights quieter off-season visits, sea turtle conservation by Sea Turtle Inc., and the Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary’s elevated boardwalk over 43 acres of marsh and ponds.
   

📸 Around South Padre Island

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Padre Island

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• QUARTERDECK CRAB RACES SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX — Raymond Orta Comedian Extraordinaire
  Isla Grand Beach Resort, 500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Bagpipes at Sunset!!
  South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce , 321 Padre Blvd. , South Padre Island
• Fam Jam Wednesdays - family music, dance show & more!
  Lobo Del Mar Cafe
• City Council Meeting
  City Council Chambers , 4506 Padre Blvd. , South Padre Island
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Bagpipes at Sunset!!
  South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce , 321 Padre Blvd. , South Padre Island
• Welcome Back! Winter Texans Mixer
  South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce , 321 Padre Blvd. , South Padre Island
  1:00 pm
• QUARTERDECK COMEDY SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX — Raymond Orta Comedian Extraordinaire
  Isla Grand Beach Resort , 500 Padre Blvd , South Padre Island
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Bagpipes at Sunset!!
  South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce , 321 Padre Blvd. , South Padre Island

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Commission Meeting
  Port Isabel City Commission Special Meeting , 305 E. Maxan St. , Port Isabel
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Danica live at Mariluna Beach Bar
  Mariluna Beach Bar , 6700 Padre Blvd , South Padre Island
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• PIECHS Fall Athletic Banquet
  Port Isabel High School , 18001 TX-100 , Port Isabel
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Harlingen Boys Varsity Basketball @ Port Isabel
  Port Isabel High School , 18001 TX-100 , Port Isabel
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• View the unofficial results! The canvass of the votes is the final step in the election process, after which the results will become official! (X: CityofSPI)
• All comments received on or before Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, will be included as part of the community workshop summary and be available at... (X: TBBusiness)

• Barry's Bistro Bar and Grill posted a job opening for Banquet Server in South Padre Island. Apply here.
• Texas Staffing posted a job opening for Security Officer - Financial Branch Patrol in Port Isabel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Padre Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brownsville

• Brownsville officers go viral for helping man in need (valleycentral.com)
• How gas prices have changed in Brownsville in the last week (elpasoinc.com)
• Guerra confirms Ternium USA will not be building a terminal at the Port of Brownsville (riograndeguardian.com)

Harlingen

• Cooler Air Settles In After Weekend Cold Front (valleycentral.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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