ABOUT SPI NEWS AND OUR MISSION

SPI NEWS was created to provide independent local video coverage focused on South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, and the Lower Texas Gulf Coast.

As traditional local news resources continue to shrink, many important community stories, weather events, and local voices receive little attention. SPI NEWS was established to help fill that gap through original reporting, interviews, special coverage, and community-focused storytelling.

Our mission is simple: provide accurate, informative, and accessible coverage that helps residents and visitors stay connected to the people, places, history, and events that shape life along the Texas coast.

LOCAL VOICES.
COASTAL STORIES.
WATCH SPI NEWS.

Coverage includes:

• South Padre Island
• Port Isabel
• Laguna Vista
• Coastal weather and tropical systems
• Community events
• Local government
• Tourism and business development
• Texas Gulf Coast history and culture

News tips, story ideas, interview suggestions, and community announcements are always welcome through our Tip Line and Contact pages.