South Padre Island, Texas
Owner: Freedom Communications Inc.
Effective: Dec. 31, 2009

After nearly five years, the paper published its last edition on Dec. 31. Editor and general manager George Cox said the paper was popular with readers, but not advertisers. It will continue to publish online at spislandbreeze.com. A story by the newspaper does not say how many employees will be laid off.

Source: Island Breeze via Fading to Black