February 2012 archive

Chili cook-off to benefit community

chili cook-off

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the Parade The San Benito Elks Lodge 1661 will be holding its Eighth Annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 25. The cook-off, held in the parking lot of the lodge located on 251 N. Reagan St., benefits those in need in the community, according to Earl Groh of the Elks. The …

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11th International Food Festival on tap

Special to the Parade The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and area chefs are currently planning the 11th Annual International Food Festival, “A Night at the Carnival.” The event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the New McAllen Convention Center. Come savor the fine cuisine from some of the best McAllen Area restaurants. The …

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SPI Tide Chart (Feb. 23 – Feb. 29)

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From the Past: BHS wins Volleyball title

Rene Torres

By RENE TORRES Special to the Parade In 1895, William G. Morgan, an instructor at the YMCA in Holyoke, Mass., created a game for his businessmen classes that demanded less physical contact than any other sport. It was then that “Volley Ball” was born. On July 7, 1896 at Springfield College, the net game took …

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Horoscope (Week Beginning Feb. 23)

Horoscope

By HOLIDAY MATHIS Special to the Parade This week marks the beginning of the tense Uranus and Pluto square, which lines up in a peak position on June 24th of this year. Uranus in the warrior energy of Aries wants revolution, and Pluto in Capricorn, the sign of authority, is not likely to back down …

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It’s Your Business: Co-op opens popular art store

co-op

By THERESA VASQUEZ Special to the Parade Local artists have a new place to display their artwork after the closing of the Purple Parrot in Port Isabel. The Laguna Madre Art Gallery co-op had a soft opening on Feb. 8 after a few months of planning and securing the lease (of the once Purple Parrott) …

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Kayaking 101: Win a Hobie Pro Angler

Kayaking 101

By TONY CROUCH Special to the Parade Now I knew that would get your attention, the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the top angler kayaks out there, and yes, there is a catch. The catch is you need to catch the largest Red, Trout, and Flounder at our next Kayak Fishing Tournament. That’s right. …

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Adopt-A-Friend: Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella is a purebred grey Weimeraner who is need of a permanent home. She is spayed, up to date on shots and ready for a home. She is loving and very friendly. Contact Friends of Animal Rescue if you are interested in adopting her. Our phone number is (956) 772-1171, email us at friendsofanimalrescue@gmail.com.

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UPDATE: Waterfowl deaths remain unexplained

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS Despite initial belief that overhead power lines may have contributed to recent waterfowl deaths on the Island, and subsequent reports then indicating that red tide may be playing a factor, recent studies have thus far only accounted for one certainty: No one really knows why they’re dying. Officials …

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Dolphin Whisperer: Colley champions nature

Scarlet and George Colley

By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s easy to see why creatures of all sorts tend to love Scarlet Colley. There is a certain tenderness to her spirit and calmness in her voice that makes everything and everyone around her just a bit more at ease. Even at her hacienda-inspired Port Isabel home, …

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