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11 unusual facts about South Padre Island


Bill Davis Racing

Steve Park drove the #67 South Padre Island entry in a pair of races towards the end of the year following his release from Orleans Racing.

Building implosion

On December 13, 2009, an unfinished 31-story condominium tower, known as the Ocean Tower, was imploded in South Padre Island, Texas.

Ghostland Observatory

On Thursday March 17, 2011 they participated in a friendly battle against Snoop Dogg live at the Red Bull SoundClash on South Padre Island, Texas.

Jennifer Gareis

She later competed in New York, winning the Miss New York USA 1994 title, and representing New York in the Miss USA 1994 pageant held in South Padre Island, Texas on February 11, 1994.

Jerry Sadler

Starting in 1968, Sadler was involved with the Platoro company of Indiana, which was dredging along the Gulf Coast near South Padre Island and found the wreck of a Spanish galleon.

Mathematics and Science Academy UTB

Typically holding monthly meetings, the National Honor Society of MSA has been involved in countless activities, from the Gladys Porter Zoo's annual Boo at the Zoo event, to beach cleanups at South Padre Island, and even promoting the use of reusable bags during Martin Luther King day.

Mitch Meluskey

NL Manager Bobby Cox wanted Meluskey to be Piazza's replacement, but was unable to contact Meluskey due to Mitch being on a trip to South Padre Island, Texas.

Padre Island National Seashore

In contrast to South Padre Island, known for its beaches and vacationing college students, PAIS is located on North Padre Island and consists of a long beach where nature is preserved.

Texas State Highway 100

It reaches the eastern terminus at the Queen Isabella Causeway, which continues across the laguna Madre to South Padre Island

The route continues as Texas Park Road 100 east and north to a dead end on South Padre Island.

Toby Beau

The band can usually be found around South Padre Island, Texas and performing for the cruise ship industry or by checking the web site.


Mary Stoker Smith

She went on to represent her state (Wisconsin) in Miss USA 1996, which was held at South Padre Island, Texas, but finished out of the top six.

Tara Gray

Tara won the Miss Alabama Teen USA 1997 title in 1996 and went on to represent Alabama in the Miss Teen USA 1997 broadcast live from South Padre Island, Texas on August 20, 1997, the first time the pageant was held in this location.