Lisa Graves has been a resident of South Padre Island since 2005. Growing up in Harlingen and moving back after completing a marketing degree from Stephen F. Austin, her roots have been growing here for close to 20 years. Graves has a deep love of the island, as well as seeing the many shifts the island has gone through throughout the years.
“I love this Island,” Graves said in an interview with Island Matters. “I’m passionate about it. I’m anchored to this community, and I just want to see us continue to grow and move in the direction that we’re going. Great things are happening.”
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In the swift-paced 2023 Election, Tally Ragsdale took on Rees Langston, the incumbent City Council member for Place 4, falling short by a mere 20 votes.
Announcing her campaign on September 20th last year, Ragsdale, a familiar face on South Padre Island since childhood, envisioned a community where "every voice is heard." Her roots trace back to years of back-and-forth between her hometown, Perryton, Texas, and the island, eventually making SPI her full-time home in 2008. Read Jeremy's Perspective
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Brad Robinson and his family moved from Amarillo to South Padre Island in June of 2023 after years of visiting and falling in love with SPI as a vacation get-a-way. Now, as a resident, Robinson wants to bring a fresh set of eyes to the City Council and to make the place he and his family loves, even better.
Robinson, a manager of multiple CVS Pharmacies for the last 15 years, is no stranger to politics.
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Born and raised as a third-generation Texan in Dallas, Jennifer Stout proudly embraces her indigenous heritage. A mother to her twin boys Thomas and Steven, wife to her husband Randy, and former senior paralegal, Stout's journey to South Padre Island (SPI) is marked by a deep connection to family, love for animals, and a dedication to community service.
The decision to make SPI their retirement haven was rooted in years of family vacations and a growing affinity for the island's charm. Initially purchasing a townhome on Mars Street in 2015, the Stouts later moved full-time in 2022 after witnessing the island's appeal during various seasons.
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We sincerely apologize for the delay in our recent posts, and we appreciate your understanding. Due to staff shortages and the heightened activity surrounding the ongoing election season, we faced unforeseen challenges in meeting our regular posting schedule. Please be assured that we are working diligently to catch up, and we remain committed to delivering timely and informative content to you. Thank you for your patience and continued support.
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