SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — This time next year, Rio Grande Valley native Mario Benavides will likely be making his way toward the big time. The University of Louisville senior is now a top NFL prospect at ...

There's a new venue coming soon to Padre Island called The Sandbox. But it's not a sandbox for kids. It's a beach bar. The "coming soon" sign and construction crews can be seen in the sand along the ...

Business is booming on Padre Island with new dining options opening their doors just in time for the busy summer season. The Anchor Beach Bar & Grill recently opened at the Wyndham Resort on the ...

A beautiful soft and fine sandy beach along the gulf coast of South Padre Island, Texas. When you think of the Caribbean, there are likely a few things that come to mind. Crystal clear blue waters, ...

Rental condos, kitschy souvenir shops, and golf carts are the stuff of summer vacation for tourists on South Padre Island. But residents prefer beach barbecues, bobbing on waves atop a floatie—unicorn ...