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GREAT OUTDOORS: The Yearly Crab Clean Up

By JIM FOSTER Special to the Parade Many anglers and boaters have had the frustration of spending an hour or better cutting an abandoned and unseen crap trap from their lower unit and prop. In addition, these traps are death boxes for many game as well as non-game species. These scenes and deaths can be …

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NATURE NICHE: Dolphins say ‘Thank You’

By SCARLET COLLEY Special to the Parade Here’s another great dolphin experience to share with all of you. We were so fortunate to have a day that was flat and calm this week, so calm that the bay was like a mirror reflecting the sky so perfectly. It even seemed there was no division between them. …

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ADOPT-A-FRIEND: Wiggles

Wiggles is a 2 to 4-year-old male poodle that loves to be the center of attention. He is a great little dog that will make someone a wonderful companion. He is neutered, heartworm negative and up to date on his shots. If you are interested in meeting Wiggles, call the Friends of Animal Rescue at …

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EDITOR’S NOTE: On Our Cover – The Big Dawg

By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com When I was first asked to take the helm of the Port Isabel-South Padre Press and the South Padre Parade, I agreed to do so under one condition – that this institution’s longtime sales director, Matt Thornton, accept promotion to general manager. I had admired Matt for several …

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Thornton leaves lasting impact on Press, community

PRESS Staff Report A force of nature, a tough guy with a big heart, a loyal friend, an adventurer – those were just a few terms used to describe Matthew Gregory “Matt” Thornton by those who knew him best. Thornton, 43, of Laguna Vista, and a longtime employee of the Port Isabel-South Padre Press and …

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Mayor discusses long-term goals

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-member meeting with a State of Port Isabel address from Mayor Joe E. Vega last Friday. Vega said he is proud to report a healthy fund balance of $826,000 without making major cuts to employment and without raising taxes. He said the …

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Contractor responds to wall opposition

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The proposed retaining wall for tracts north of the South Padre Island city limits will go before the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court on Thursday, February 14. The item was tabled at the last meeting due to wording on the agenda. As previously reported by the Press, the proposal has recently …

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Floating classroom docks in Port Isabel

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The R.V. Karma visited the Laguna Madre area this week providing a floating classroom experience for students from all over the Valley, from fourth grade to undergraduate. Floating Classroom Program Coordinator Russ Miget said that, with the help of Bridgette Goza of the UTPA Coastal Studies Lab and Marine Agent …

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Cattin’ Around with Leslie on tap at Louie’s

Special to the Parade Friends of Animal Rescue will be hosting “Cattin’ Around with Leslie” at Louie’s Backyard. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 8. Admission will be free, but a donation of cat food or litter is encouraged. The event will feature numerous food and drink specials …

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Noe Pro set to perform at Valentine’s Dance

Special to the Parade The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum presents the Seventh Annual Valentine’s Dance, “Noche de Ronda,” featuring Noe Pro and The Band. The dance is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Saturday, Feb. 9, at the San Benito Knights of Columbus Hall, 826 E. Stenger St. Presale admission …

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