South Padre Island in South Texas earns a spot on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 list of best U.S. islands, praised for its beaches and attractions.

Tabatha Sullivent reflects on surviving a July 4th shark attack at South Padre Island and her ongoing recovery, one year later.

I spent two days exploring sights in South Padre Island such as nature reserves, historical sights, and local art studios.

The 4th of July holiday turned into a nightmare for beachgoers in the waters around South Padre Island, Texas, after authorities said a shark bit four swimmers. The Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A supervisory U.S Border Patrol agent drowned at South Padre Island saving his child, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. South Padre ...

South Padre Island, Texas Looking for that tropical island paradise feel? Blake Henry, executive director of Visit South Padre Island, recommended South Padre Island in Texas.

Jim Michie, from Columbia, South Carolina, had fished for sharks on Padre Island in Texas and had helped introduce Walter Maxwell to shark fishing from piers. Michie stood ready with a 16-foot, ...

Jim Michie, from Columbia, South Carolina, had fished for sharks on Padre Island in Texas and had helped introduce Walter Maxwell to shark fishing from piers.

PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Independence Day has become a different "tradition" for firefighters as crews monitor a grass fire on Padre Island. In a Facebook post, Nueces County ESD 2 said fireworks ...

Tar balls are a common sight on Gulf Coast beaches, especially during summer months. While not dangerous, they can be a nuisance for visitors. Here's what causes them and how to deal with them.

Padre Island is an ideal spot for reintroduction and conservation efforts. As the National Park Service notes, it's one of the last remaining intact coastal prairie habitats in the country.

Long Island doctors and medical providers were named in a federal racketeering case alleging they performed unnecessary surgeries on construction workers.