Calling all Autism Heroes! The third annual BiG Heroes BiG Fun Run takes place April 29 in Laguna Vista, offering a Fun Run, 5k and 10k run all to benefit BiG Heroes Inc. 5K Walk includes event t-shirt, and 5K and 10K Runs include event shirt and medal for top 10 men and top 10 women. The one-mile Fun Run is free for kids under 12 with the first 100 registered…
Calling all autism heroes! Join the Laguna Vista Autism Hero Walk/Run April 23 help spread awareness and acceptance of individuals with autism. Proceeds to benefit BiG Heroes, Inc. The day includes a fun run, 5K and 10K. Participants can attend in person or virtually. Participants who cross the finish line will receive a medal. Festivities include door prizes, activities and information booths. Registration is $15 for the 5K Walk and…
A 30-foot ramp angles upward toward a setting sun and a sweeping view of the Bahia Grande plains of coastal South Texas. It’s the high point of the South Texas Ecotourism Center in Laguna Vista. From there, the view stretches eastward toward the Port of Brownsville. SpaceX is off in that direction as well at Boca Chica Beach. The rectangular-shaped ecotourism center lays behind the soaring ramp. In all, there’s…
The usual formula to fuel economic development focuses on manufacturing, transportation and distribution. At South Padre Island, the path to boosting the economy has branched out to also include art and how creative endeavors can lead to growth. The Art Business Incubator South Padre Island seeks to give both new and existing art businesses support to establish a presence in the local economy. Its program director Alexa Ocean Ray is…