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Tarps ready for district finals

By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel High School Tarpons track and field team is second in the team standings heading into Thursday night’s finals of the District 32-3A meet at Tarpon Stadium. With consistent finishes in the field events and in the 3200-meter run the Tarpons collected 52 points on Monday …

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Douglas O. Croxton

Fort Worth, Texas – Douglas O. Croxton passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born February 5, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan to Margaret Sullivan Croxton and Wayne Wilson Croxton and was raised in Williamston, Michigan. He graduated from Monsignor Gabriels High School in Lansing and attended Michigan State University. He and his father were …

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Benjamin Lopez Galvan

Benjamin Lopez Galvan, 66, of Michigan/Port Isabel, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2013 in Flint, Michigan. Benjamin served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged. He served as a Judge Advocate General for Veterans. He retired as a computer engineer with General Motors after 20 years. He was an avid church goer …

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Federico A. Gonzalez

Federico A. Gonzalez Jr., 56 years, passed away on April 08, 2013 at his residence in Laguna Vista, TX. Federico was a long-time resident of Port Isabel and was someone who loved the water. He spent a great deal of time as a shrimper and on boats. He loved music, putting together complicated puzzles, delicious …

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Josefina Nuez

Josefina Nuez, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Josefina was born August 27, 1935 in Havana, Cuba to Augustine and Benigna Ayan. She was affectionately known as “Fina” by her family and friends. Fina came to the United States in February 13, …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Jose

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade Blanca White’s is this week’s stop on the Beach Bar Beat. It is located at 202 W. Whiting on South Padre Island. Blanca White’s offers a list of over 20 specialty drinks highlighted by the World Famous Blanca White’s Margarita that is best served while overlooking the view of …

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Queen Isabella Market Day returns

Special to the Parade It’s here again. On Saturday, April 13, the City of Port Isabel and the Port Isabel Museums will be hosting their annual Queen Isabella Market Day. Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Lighthouse grounds, vendors on the Lighthouse Square will be offering a variety of food, antiques, arts …

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Fran Cosmo to play Harlingen

Fran Cosmo, the former lead singer of the rock band Boston, will be performing live in concert in Harlingen on Saturday, April 13. The concert is going to take place at Fair Park, located at 900 Fair Park Blvd., with doors opening at 4 p.m. The show will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 …

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Authors’ Night to showcase prose and poetry

Special to the Parade The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center Writers Forum will showcase original writings at their third annual public event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in San Benito. Typically included in the evening’s venue are home-grown and produced songs, poetry and short stories, all composed by area residents who will be present …

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Third Annual Outdoor Expo this Saturday

The Third Annual Outdoor Expo is set for Saturday, April 13, at the University of Texas at Brownsville Cardenas South Hall Lawn. Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the South Texas Engineering, Math and Science Program will host the event, which is free to the public. Activities include a kayaking race at 8 a.m. …

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