Padre Island lore of treasure, pirates, and wildlife wonders
The article recounts treasure tales and shipwrecks near Padre Island including the 13 vessels aground near Padre Beach, salvager Francisc o Vasquez and Don Angel de la Villafana, plus legends of the Duke of Padre Island Patrick Dunn. It describes Padre Island history from early surveys to Balli ownership, and details abundant fishing, currents, and wildlife refuges Laguna Atascosa and Santa Ana with birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahamas
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
Padre Island
Isand
Tampico
Padre Beach
Port Isabel
Francisco Vasquez
Spain
Don Angel de la Villafana
Vasquez
Padre
Great Island
Legion
Jean la Fitte
John Singer
Isac Singer
Sewing Machine
Singer
Devil's Elbow
Padre Waters
Isla de Corpus Christi
San Carlos de Las Malaquitas
Diego Ortiz Parrilla
Texas
Rio Grande
Padre Nicolas Balli
Rancho Santa Cruz
Balli
Nen Singer
Santa Cruz
Brownsville
Zachary Taylor
Patrick F. Dunn
Duke
Dunn
Gulf of Mexico
Don Patricio
Subtropical Fauna Linked to Padre Beach Harbor
Port Isabel Press notes that Grande and nearby Laguna Atascosa harbor rare sub tropical species with a range limited in the U S to Padre Beach. Typical residents include Mexican grebes Merill's parakeets black headed herons tree ducks green jays red billed pigeons rose throated bevara Texas kingfishers and apomado falcons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1 Grande
Laguna Atascosa
Padre Beach
Padre Island Scenic Drive and Future Highway Plans
The report details Padre Island travel, noting 135 miles from Port Mansfield, an offshore highway along Mustang Island linking Port Aransas and Corpus Christi, and a proposed paved full-length Padre Island highway. Shell banks 40 miles south of Corpus Christi make beach driving risky except at very low tides or with four wheel drive. Travel to Padre Beach is advised via U S Highway 77 to Russell town and Tex-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laguna Madre
Gulf
Pompano
Warsaw
Padre Beach
Old Mexico
America
Gulf of Mexico
Oregon
Padre
Gulf Beach
Port Mansfield
Port Isabel
Mustang Island
Port Aransas
Corpus Christi
Padre Island
Russelltown
Conrow proposes 32 mile road through his property on Island
Conrow outlines building a full 32 mile road through his land to benefit Island recreation and commerce. He has offered to donate rights of way and aid in securing additional rights of way from other property owners. The road could extend the Blue Water highway from the Island to Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrow
Cameron County Commissioners Court
Conran
Corpus Christi
Drive Safely Look Out For The Driver Who Doesn't Look Out
Public safety slogan urges motorists to stay vigilant on the road and watch for drivers who neglect to check their surroundings. The message stresses shared responsibility to prevent collisions and injuries.
Drive Safely Learn Slippery Roads Before Skid
A cautionary plea urges drivers to prepare for slick conditions before they skid. Practical tips emphasize slow speeds, increased following distance, and tire checks to prevent accidents on wet leaves and icy patches.
Drive Safely Do Not Block Center of Highway
Public safety advisory urges drivers to keep left or right with enough space, avoid weaving, and not occupy the median of the highway. Emphasizes keeping lanes clear for smooth traffic flow and reducing head-on collision risk.
Toll Information for Causeways on Highway 100 Route
Tolls on the three causeways from Russell town to Port Isabel are one dollar per car for the round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russelltown
Port Isabel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isla Blanca
Pat
Corpu Christi
Vien
Duke of
United States
Atlantic
Caribbean
Straits of
Yucatan
Straits of Florida
Texas Littoral
Stewart Springer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Exploratory
Sheepshead
Bird Island
Laguna
Fish and Wildlife Service
Santa Ana
Laguna Atascost Refuge
Shull
E. L. Walk
San Benito
F.D.I.C
PAN —_ STATE BANK
Rownsvier
Motei
Port Isabel Press
Queen
Isabella
Isabel
South
Amusement Park
Port Isabel, Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!