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Multiple shark attacks reported at South Padre Island on Fourth of July
Several news outlets Thursday reported at least three shark attacks at South Padre Island, described as “extremely rare,” that left as many as three victims hospitalized after swimming in shallow waters before officials cleared out Fourth of July revelers Thursday. ABCNews.com reported four people are believed to have...
South Padre Island hotel prepping for Hurricane Beryl
As the Rio Grande Valley keeps tracking Hurricane Beryl’s path, hotels at South Padre Island say they have a plan in place. Deyva Torres, director of sales for the Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island, says the hotel is ready for the worst case scenario. “We are preparing a...
Focus at Four: Experts discuss recent shark bite activity on the coast
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - There have been several headlines recently and stories of shark bites along U.S. coastlines. Just last month, there were two reported attacks, less than two hours and 5 miles apart along the Florida Panhandle. Thursday, several reports surfaced of shark bites on South Padre Island. Kesley...
Avelo Airlines cutting ties with Brownsville airport due to low profit costs
Avelo Airlines will stop their services with the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport next month. Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Director Angel Ramos says this decision was made because Avelo is rethinking their business strategy. With Orlando, FL being an expensive airport to operate in, they needed to...
A dream comes true: French-American cuisine comes to Brownsville
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It’s not a dream, it’s the dream. As crazy as it might have seemed just a few years ago, a French-American restaurant has joined the ranks of new businesses popping up like mushrooms in Brownsville’s reawakening downtown. Le Rêve (French for...
Tigres’ rep to attend HOF ceremony
After much speculation, officials with the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum (TCMHFM), located in San Benito, confirmed this week that a representative from Los Tigres del Norte, the famed Tejano group and 2004 Hall of Fame inductees, will be on hand to accept the honor during the Hall’s 2024 induction ceremony slated for Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024, in San Benito.
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