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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Feb 23 2012
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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Feb 23 2012
From the Past: BHS wins Volleyball title
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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Feb 23 2012
Horoscope (Week Beginning Feb. 23)
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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Feb 23 2012
It’s Your Business: Co-op opens popular art store
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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Feb 23 2012
Kayaking 101: Win a Hobie Pro Angler
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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Feb 23 2012
Adopt-A-Friend: 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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Feb 23 2012
UPDATE: Waterfowl deaths remain unexplained
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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Feb 23 2012
Dolphin Whisperer: Colley champions nature
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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