Over exposed: Spring break is definitely not what it used to be. What happens on (Padre) no longer stays on Padre because Facebook and spring break have definitely made each others acquaintance ... more
Loud and Clear:
TABC has its eyes on YOU
...Sergeant Raul Salinas, from the Laredo office, said in some states alcoholic beverage control agents have no power to arrest. “All they can do is file police reports,” he said. “But here in Texas we are licensed law enforcement officers. We practice zero tolerance, and we don’t write tickets,” he said. “We arrest violators.”
He explained that enforcement would be about the same as in past years. The eighteen agents actively working Spring Break will work unannounced in various locations, he said.
“We’ll have undercover agents out there, some acting as store clerks in places that sell alcohol, and others posing as customers in those places,” he said. more
Spring Break Enforcement on South Padre Island
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South Padre Island is quiet now, but in a few weeks it will be prime spring break season with thousands of college kids invading the Island.
Several law enforcement agencies including Border Patrol, the Coast Guard, and Brownsville Police were at the Town of South Padre Police Department to discuss issues including traffic and beach patrol.
On the beaches during spring break law enforcement will have SUV's, Horses, and ATV's patrolling.
Tex-dot will have signs leaving and entering the causeway showing traffic updates.
Barracades will also be set up in different locations on the island to assist in traffic flow.
Police will also be looking out for assaults near the clubs.
In total there will be 20 different state, local, and federal agencies making sure students are safe during this spring break.
Exercise Your Franchise before you head to Padre
The youth vote is having a huge impact on the national election scene. If your spring break concides with your state primary (I'm talking to YOU, Bowling Green!) please make sure you get the absentee ballot thing nailed down before you leave. This is an important one, folks and this is your chance to have a say in the future direction of our country. more...
Entertainment News From "Inertia Chad":
What's the Vibe on entertainment?
*Big from MTV's Big & Black as well as his cuz Bam Bam (Louies Backyard)
*A bunch of crew from MTVs Viva La Bam. (Tequila Frogs as well as the Radisson Resorts)
*Maxim Magazine is doing a model search (the real Maxim, at the real Louies Backyard).
*Real Worlders. Tons of them. Please, I hope people still care. If not, email me and bitch.
*Myspace Official Party. Yes, we have a contract to renew on this. I"m not releasing the venue at this time, stay tuned. I hope they bring us DJ Steve1nder again, he was the bad ass they provided us last year.
The Hills cast member coming? Who? hahaha, I'll release that later, too.
Concerts:
If I understand correctly, there will be a much bigger drive for Country music than the old hip hops since those concerts were not so successful. I know one promotor from Austin that is bringing Cory Morrow to Louies for Texas week.
How are "travel numbers" looking? I think stellar.
Getting in Shape for Spring Break - "...rushing to the gym a week before vacation starts and expecting to see results is not going to work for most people. So here is a practical approach..." more
A Trio of Spring Break Articles from "Chicago Flame":
Planning a sidetrip to Mexico this spring? The rules on what you need to get back into the US are changing on Jan. 31 - you will need either a passport _or your license and birth certificate to prove your citizenship. Ironically, the youngsters may have an edge on their older compatriots; according to one source, "Citizens ages 18 and younger, however, will need only to present proof of citizenship, according to DHS documents." Read more
"So What's Up with Mexico? The Parental Units and I made a Garcias dash across the border today. A little shopping, a few margaritas, etc. It was ... quiet. Garcias' employees say the army is scaring the tourists... "but the soldiers are the good guys! The trouble is in Reynosa; it's perfectly safe here." It felt safe enough to us. The Border Patrol guy seemed relaxed. Yet Inertia Tours is pulling it's Mexico daytrips from the springbreak itinerary.
So what's up with Mexico?
"Spring for a Break" Writing for the Austin American Statesman, Helen Anders has some Texas beach lodging suggestions for breakers as well as vacationing families ....more
Bunch of Lightweights What kind of beers do Texan breakers prefer? According to the folks at Ben's Liquor store, that would be Bush Light, Keystone Light and Natural Light. ... more
The TABC Wants to Mess Up Your Vacation - "On average TABC officers hand out twenty two hundred citations in March" ...more
Spring Break Survival Tips from the McAllen Monitor -- some good stuff here on daytrips to Mexico ...more
Interview with SPI Judge Colwell - the guy you really hope you don't have to deal with here ...more
South Padre Island (Texas) Named the Best Spring Break Value Destination sez Cheaptickets.com -- "South Padre Island, where demand and value come together, is a great choice for student travelers. This is why CheapTickets has named the Texas favorite the 'Best Spring Break Value Destination' for 2007." ... more
SPI Rates Good: Rooms Bad sez HotelChatter - "Hey, if we're spending that kind of money just for an ugly motel room where we'll pass out each night, it better come with the cast of Girls Gone Wild '07 in the room next door." ... more
"Cancun's Upscale Moves Hurting Spring Break Crowds ....more hotels have turned their back on loud and puking college kids taking advantage of a lower drinking age. That seems to be just fine with South Padre Island... 'We decided back in 2000 that if we were going to have (spring break) here, we'd embrace it,' tourism chief Robert Warren says." more....
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