All posts tagged "South Padre Island"
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Spring Sault | August 22, 2022
These 4 Texas Campsites Let You Sleep Right By the Water
Although the summer season is soon ending, by the calendar, in truth, our Texas temperatures can carry the...
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Spring Sault | April 27, 2020
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles May Have an Uptick in Hatchlings for 2020
This year’s first nest was found approximately 10 days earlier than that of last year’s, leading scientists and...
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Spring Sault | February 27, 2018
The Unconventional Guide to Great Texas Water Parks
Water parks offer a great way for families to cool down when the temperature is on the rise, and...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | February 1, 2018
Climb to New Heights at the Reopened Historic Port Isabel Lighthouse
If you have an affinity for lighthouses, then you’re in luck: The Historic...
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THC Staff | January 24, 2018
50 Sea Turtles Released Into the Gulf After Receiving Treatment on South Padre Island
These sea turtles have a new lease on life after their stay with Sea Turtle Inc.
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Spring Sault | January 16, 2018
Texas Vacation Planning: Imaginary or Real Deal, We Feel You
TripAdvisor recently announced that Waco took second place on their 2018 vacation planning list. Here are some other...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | December 8, 2017
Portuguese Man O’ Wars Putting the Sting on South Padre Island
There have recently been many reports of stings by Portuguese man o' wars on South Padre Island. The...
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THC Staff | December 1, 2017
South Texas Islands Featured on This Season of ‘Island Life’ on HGTV
"Island Life" is an HGTV favorite in its 10th season.
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Spring Sault | June 15, 2017
The One-Half That Got Away: Texas City Kayaking Angler Loses Fishing Duel With a Shark
William Swann was practicing for the Texas Bluewater Kayak Classic off South Padre Island when he hooked a...
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Spring Sault | May 26, 2017
4 Decades of Saving Sea Turtles on South Padre Island
When Ila Fox Loetscher set out to save sea turtles back in the '70s, she lit a local...
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Spring Sault | May 9, 2017
5 Top Beaches in South Texas You Need to Visit This Summer
Add these to your list if you're looking to spend a day at the beach ranging anywhere between...
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Spring Sault | February 17, 2017
How (and Why) to See a Sea Turtle Hatchling Release in Texas
The NPS monitors sea turtle nests in Texas and has established hatchling releases for public viewing - and...
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THC Staff | December 14, 2016
Annual Polar Bear Dip Planned For South Padre Island
Over 1,000 people will run into the water on South Padre Island for a dip on New Years...
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THC Staff | November 29, 2016
Texas Refuge to Build $8M Project Aimed to Save Ocelots
The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge hopes to increase their efforts to save the ocelots.
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THC Staff | October 21, 2016
730 Pounds of Marijuana Found Along the South Padre Coast
After a boat capsized, five people were arrested for bringing marijuana across the border.
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THC Staff | September 27, 2016
Adopt-a-Beach Brings 1,000 Volunteers to South Padre Beaches
More than 1,000 volunteers armed with trash bags showed up at South Padre Island recently to clean up...
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THC Staff | March 9, 2016
Police Drones Will Monitor South Padre Island Spring Breakers
In a newly released report, the South Padre Island Police Department stated that they would be using police...