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Local cities unite to fight Brownsville

By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Leaders of small cities in Cameron County are uniting to fight the long-running land-grab movement by Brownsville. Tuesday night, Laguna Vista town leaders met to approve a resolution calling upon State Rep. Rene Oliveira and State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. to “take all steps necessary, including, but not limited …

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SWEETEST OF SENTIMENTS: Wife’s Valentine’s Day gesture unique

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  Thursday was the annual celebration of love, and this Valentine’s Day was made special for a local business owner. Enrique Saldaña was surprised by his wife Thursday morning when he found his car covered with balloons and love notes written by his wife Janett. Saldaña said his wife had some …

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SPI Kite Fest takes flight

Various kites of all shapes, sizes and colors are pictured at the 13th Annual SPI Kite Fest, held Feb. 2-4 at South Padre Island on the flats just north of the Convention Centre. (Staff photos) Tweet

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59th Annual Lower Valley Cotillion features Port Isabel debutantes

Special to the PRESS The Lower Rio Grande Valley Cotillion Club held its Annual Presentation Ball on Saturday, February 2, at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville. The Cotillion Club was founded 59 years ago in September 1954 by Mrs. Byron Campbell of Raymondville as a social organization designed to bring together and present to …

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Museums of PI fundraiser set Friday

Special to the Parade The Museums of Port Isabel invite the public for an evening of fun and fundraising for the Museums of Port Isabel. “Traveling Through Our History: Pictorial Port Isabel” is slated for Friday, February 15 at 7 p.m. at Treasures of the Gulf Museum on 317 E. Railroad Avenue. Live music, a …

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SPI Senior Prom slated Friday

Special to the Parade The Second Annual South Padre Island Senior Prom is scheduled from 7-11 p.m. Friday, February 15, at the La Quinta Inn & Suites, located at 7000 Padre Boulevard. The event will include Hors D’oeuvres, a prom picture and a cash bar. The Senior Prom will also feature a complimentary concert with …

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‘Pedal the Park’ this Saturday

Special to the Parade “Pedal the Park” is slated Saturday, February 16, at Resaca de la Palma State Park in Brownsville. The event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The park entrance is free. The event is part of the Biggest Loser Challenge of Brownsville. Bring your own bike or rent one while …

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Island Cinema to host Girls’ ‘Morning at the Movies’

Special to the Parade Island Cinema of South Padre Island will be hosting “Girls’ Morning at the Movies” on Saturday, February 16, but don’t worry, guys – you’re also invited. Those attending will have the choice of watching one of three movies: Safe Haven; rated PG13, Identity Thief; rated R, or A Good Day to …

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Laferty makes it onto charts; in concert Saturday

Special to the Parade Local songwriter J. Micheal Laferty will be performing with his full band at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn and Suites on South Padre Island in conjunction with the SPI Parks and Recreation Department as part of its Monthly Concert Series and its Annual Senior Prom. The …

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Viva Laguna Madre Casino Night slated Saturday

Special to the Parade Leadership Laguna Madre Class XVII presents Viva Laguna Madre Casino Night on Feb. 16 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Isla Grand Beach Resort, 500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. The event features a Las Vegas inspired night, buffet dinner, cash bar, music and dancing, gaming tables, fun photo booth, …

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