The sheer number and variety of boating options available on South Padre Island, along with other land-based entertainment ...

On Wednesday, a room was filled with divided opinions on whether or not an expansion to the island’s convention center is ...

Tabatha and her family had been vacationing with friends on South Padre Island for the Fourth of July holiday. She, her ...

South Padre Island city leaders will host a public workshop to discuss a proposed Convention Center Expansion Project. The ...

It's the time of year when Texas beachgoers may encounter natural tar balls washing up on Padre Island. Padre Island National ...

The Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance.

South Padre Island Beach authorities have been patrolling the shoreline and using drones to watch for the shark, she said. Nereyda Bazaldua told CNN her daughter was one of those bitten Thursday.

South Padre Island is a 113-mile-long barrier island, off the southern tip of Texas, known for its resorts and beaches. — Manuel Bojorquez contributed to this report. More from CBS News ...

The town of South Padre Island is about 2 square miles and can easily be explored on foot in a day. The town's three main north-south boulevards – Laguna, Gulf and Padre – and the short cross ...

Despite having 367 miles of beach and more than 3,300 miles of shoreline along the Gulf Coast, Texas is not known as a ...

South Padre Island Beach authorities have been patrolling the shoreline and using drones to watch for the shark, she said. Nereyda Bazaldua told CNN her daughter was one of those bitten Thursday.

Advice on the best ways to get around South Padre Island. How to get to and from the airport, plus how to use public transportation such as buses and taxis.