SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - The city of South Padre Island announced Monday a Local State of Disaster for public health emergency due to COVID-19.

All special events permits will be rescinded effective at 7 p.m. Monday and any activity after the 7 p.m. deadline will be in direct violation of city orders. 

Beach-goers are discouraged from gathering in large crowds and should follow recommendations from the CDC. 

The following city facilities will be closed to the public: 

• Community Center
• Visitor Center
• Multi-Modal Lobby
• Convention Centre

All city beach accesses and the causeway are open. Island businesses and restaurants are open as well.