🌱 Where exactly you can legally camp overnight on South Padre beaches
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In today's newsletter:
- Where exactly you can legally camp overnight on South Padre beaches
Also on today's calendar: Karaoke by Dii @ Bar Louie and 5 more events.
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- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 73.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 84 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Is it legal to camp overnight on Texas beaches? What to know (lmtonline.com) — If you’re planning to camp on South Padre Island, you can’t pitch a tent on city beaches or any public space in town, but you can camp overnight at Cameron County beaches like Isla Blanca Park and north of Beach Access 5. The article also compares rules and fees at other Texas coastal spots, helping you plan a legal Gulf-side camping weekend. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Danica live at Mariluna Beach Bar →
Mariluna Beach Bar, 6700 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Fam Jam Wednesdays - family music, dance show & more!
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Lobo Del Mar Cafe -
Coffee and Conversation - Meet the New CVB Director
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Padre Island Brewing Company 3400 Padre Blvd.
9:00 am -
Paws & Stay Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce 321 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
5:30 pm -
Karaoke by Dii @ Bar Louie →
Bar Louie - South Padre Island - Courtyard by Marriott, 6700 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
8:00 pm -
Muscle Mania
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce 321 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
7:00 am -
Night Night Peanut Tour
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce GREEN Wildlife Sanctuary
6:00 pm -
Devilla at La Copa →
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel, 350 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
3:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Commission Meeting →
City of Port Isabel - 305 E. Maxan St. Port Isabel TX 78578
6:00 pm -
PIECHS Athletic Awards
Point Isabel ISD Port Isabel High School, 18001 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
6:00 pm -
Andie Kay Joyner →
Hopper Haus Bar and Grill, 418 E Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel
5:00 pm -
Superintendent's Fishing Tournament Scholarship
Point Isabel ISD Port Isabel High School, 18001 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BurgerFi - Burger World Texas, LLC posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager in South Padre Island. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Weekend Shift - Unit 477 in South Padre Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Padre Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Harlingen
- Victor Wembanyama Earns First Career Ejection After Dirty Elbow on Naz Reid Early in Spurs-Wolves Game 4 (valleycentral.com)
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