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Texas Is Home To 2 Of The Top 5 Most-Booked 'Barbiecore' Vacation Rentals

The Barbiecore trend is all the rage these days, with pink everywhere. Some people even seek out Barbiecore vacation homes for the perfect getaway.

Expedia compiled a list of the top five most-booked Barbiecore vacation rentals in the world, and two of them are right here in Texas.

One of the Barbiecore rentals is in Dripping Springs. It has a fire pit and pool that are housed beneath twinkling lights. The home has tons of pink details throughout, drawing in the Barbiecore fans. The home sleeps 12 and has two full bath ... Read more

South Padre Island named top travel destination in Texas for

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A couple pick up trash along the beach as they walk their dogs, Monday, July 27, 2020, in South Padre Island, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

One of Texas’ m ... Read more

Fedigan’s giving spirit lives on

By ALEXANDREA

BAILEY

editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com

The Laguna Madre Humane Society will be hosting a celebration of life for its former president, Beth Fedigan, on Sunday, September 11, from 2 – 4 p.m. at t ... Read more

I went to South Padre Island and found it's becoming the Ham

I last went to South Padre Island (SPI) in Texas 11 years ago with my family. I was amazed at how much the small town has changed since then, and it reminded me of the Hamptons in Long Island.

The author and her mother with a sandcastle ... Read more

Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $1.4 Million Worth of Narcotics in Four Seizures

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged narcotics in four separate enforcement actions that have a combined estimated street value of $1,448,249.

“Our CBP officers used multiple law enforcement tools to discover and seize these dangerous narcotics and our streets are safer for their diligence,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.

Packages containing nearly 45 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Los I ... Read more

Rio Grande Distillery takes moonshine to the next level

By Tess Ficcaglia

Most people, when they hear the word “moonshine”, think of prohibition, illegal stills and fast cars. In fact, I am sure most of you know that is how professional racing got its start. Transporters had to have faste ... Read more

Census 2020: LUPE’s work to get unincorporated Laguna Heig

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LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas – La Unión del Pueblo Entero members say their efforts to get a strong Census 2020 completion rate in Laguna Heights have just been undermined by the Trump administration.

The one-two punch fr ... Read more

Former Brownsville police officer sentenced for escorting dr

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 53-year-old man residing in Brownsville has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of trafficking one kilogram of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

Jose Salinas pleaded guilty Aug ... Read more