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In today's newsletter:

  • How a second causeway could reshape getting to South Padre Island
  • How a South Padre conference helped reshape Latino HIV storytelling
  • Starship reaches orbit at last—what South Padre spectators witnessed

Also on today's calendar: Island Children's Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 88 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Variable clouds; windy, humid, temps: high: 90, low: 82.
  • Thursday: Windy; an a.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sepulveda: Over $40 Billion in Megaprojects Driving Unprecedented Growth, Infrastructure Demands in Cameron County (newsbreak.com) — Major industrial projects in Cameron County are driving a $4 billion push for new highways and a second causeway that would better connect South Padre Island to the mainland. Local mobility chief Pete Sepulveda warns that without timely investment in roads, drainage, water, education, and healthcare, the region could miss out on fully benefiting from this rapid growth.
   

2. From Telenovas to PrEP (poz.com) — A leading HIV educator describes how Latino-focused storytelling and telenovelas are reshaping prevention efforts, including a warmly received screening at the National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV and SUD in South Padre Island. Her work shows how culturally specific media, podcasts, and Spanish-language content can reduce stigma and help women and Latino communities feel seen in public health messaging.
   

3. Space X Milestone! (americanonewspaper.com) — SpaceX's Starship finally made it into Earth orbit on its 14th test flight from Starbase, with images credited to South Padre Island capturing the massive rocket's ascent. The nearly 10-hour mission will deploy 26 next-generation Starlink satellites and test upgraded heat-shield tiles, steps that could bring more frequent high-profile launches visible from the Island's shoreline.
   

4. SpaceX Starship historic launch, NASA shuttle memories lead space newsletter (floridatoday.com) — Space fans packed South Padre Island's beaches to watch SpaceX's Starship finally reach orbit from nearby Starbase, turning the town and its airport into a busy gateway for launch spectators. A Florida-based space newsletter recaps the historic 14th test flight, the view from South Padre Island, and what this milestone could mean for future launches and tourism here and in Florida.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Absolutely, without a doubt, the most amazing medical provider that I, in my 88 years, have ever encountered.
    There are not enough positive adjectives to describe the level of care that Luna Medical provides . (Nextdoor South Padre Island)
  • Hello everyone !
    I'm just an old handyman. If you need help around the house (painting, woodwork, cooking, yardwork, or any small task.... Just message me please.. (Nextdoor South Padre Island)
  • ARK posted a job opening for Hotel Breakfast Attendant in South Padre Island. Apply here.
  • Lone Star National Bank posted a job opening for Personal Banker I in South Padre Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Padre Island here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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