May 10 Elections

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Early voting has ended.  Regular voting in the General Municipal Election for the Town of South Padre Island will be held Saturday, May 10 from 7a.m. - 7p.m. on the second floor of the Municipal Complex located at 4601 Padre Blvd.      Sample Ballot...   After tabulation the Unofficial results will be posted are here...


Just a Reminder -- Political Signs


The Town of South Padre Island would like to remind all candidates running for office as well as the community that
POLITICAL SIGNS are not allowed in the public right-of-way per the Town’s Code of Ordinances. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

 

Second Access Project - 2008


Notice of Public Scoping Meeting

On Thursday, May 22, 2008 the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will conduct a public scoping meeting for the proposed South Padre Island Second Access Project.

Cameron County has formed a Regional Mobility Authority to study aCauseway-2.jpg (64189 bytes) second causeway to the Island.     For details, read the Position Statement, supporting the need for a second causeway.    To show your support, fill out the Support Petition and submit it directly to the EDC.  You may cast a single vote of support using this on-line support form.

 

Comprehensive Plan of South Padre Island


The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee recently completed the public hearing process and you are encouraged to submit your comments at
TALK TO SPI.   You may download the plan from our Town Web site.

 

Rate the Town's Quality of Service


Town Services Survey

The Town is interested in determining how you feel about life on South Padre Island and the services provided by our Town government. This survey will assist us in our efforts to continue to improve our quality of service.

 

Plant of the Month - Tepeguaje, Lead Tree


The Lead tree is one of the fastest growing trees in the world and is theTepeguaje0001.jpg (164968 bytes) island’s best habitat tree for fall and spring migrating birds.  See all the native plants here...

THANKS FOR UNLITTERING!


nancymarsden2.jpg (139685 bytes)As part of the Town of South Padre Island’s Unlitter Campaign, we have developed a program called GIMME FIVE. If a resident or visitor is seen unlittering on South Padre Island by any code enforcement officer, a five dollar cash incentive will be given to that person in a certificate form and may be redeemed at Town Hall, 4601 Padre Blvd.


Friendly Reminders


Glass prohibited on beach

No objectos de vidrio en la playa

According to the Code of Ordinances, “No glass material or glass containers of any type, size, shape, or description may be taken upon, placed, used, or deposited in any manner, within the public beaches contained within the Town limits.”
 


newave.jpg (23990 bytes)The WAVE, South Padre Island's free transportation system, maintains regularly scheduled routes that run from the Island to Port Isabel.

Please note --  The WAVE will no longer stop at the Shell Harbor Center.

WAVE buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts.  Those persons needing additional information regarding ADA accessibility of the buses, and/or individual eligibility for ADA paratransit services can call Public Works at 761-3245.  

For more information about the schedule or a map of the routes please ask a Wave driver, or you may call 761-3245.    

The Wave connects to the Rio Transit Shuttle in Port Isabel near Church's Chicken in the Las Palmas Shopping Center at the intersection of Hwys 48 & 100. OurRio1.jpg (177442 bytes) service allows travelers to move seamlessly between South Padre Island and the many stops around Brownsville provided by the Brownsville Urban System (BUS) including the airport.

The South Padre Island Visitor's Center has a supply of Rio Transit schedules, or for more information about Rio Transit call 1-800-574-8322
 Click here for a Rio Transit schedule.....

 

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Upcoming Meetings - Scheduled meetings of the Board of Aldermen and Committees.

See the Community Calendar for this month's activities.


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SPI Today....
News and Press releases from South Padre Island.

Birding and Nature Center Seeks Manager - Announcement -- Description

Memorial Fund for Crash Victims Created

Beachcomber - April 2008  Now Available

Nature and Birding Center Presented


Nature and Birding Center Design Concept

Seismic Study Commentaries and Claims

Plant of the Month Selections
 

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Town of South Padre Island, Texas
4501 Padre Blvd • PO Box 3410 • South Padre Island, TX 78597 • (956)761-6456 • (956)761-7561 Fax
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