Apr 17 2013
By RENE TORRES Special to the Parade Step in at Boca Chica beach, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, three miles from the mouth of the Rio Grande and Mexican border, only a few minutes ride from Brownsville. The invitation to visit our beaches was answered in a big way. It was the first …
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Apr 17 2013
By JIM FOSTER Special to the Parade Spring along the Texas coast translates to people taking to the Gulf and bays in ever increasing numbers. Fishing and just pleasure boating is a popular activity. New boat prices have increased as have the longevity of boats and motors. This has led many people to look for …
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Apr 17 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade Sonny’s Beach Services opened alongside the Pearl Hotel 26 years ago. Manager Sammi Bowers started working at her parents’ business when she was 14-years-old. She said her parents, Sonny and Vickie Gentry, wanted a business that was fun and family-oriented. “I’ve grown up here seeing customers through the years …
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Apr 17 2013
Corrine is a 2-4 year old long haired doxie mix. She is very clean, quiet and loving. Corrine was found wandering South Padre Island with her puppy. The puppy has been placed in a loving home and now it’s time for Corrine to have a home of her own. Corrine is heartworm negative, has all …
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Apr 17 2013
By SUSAN DUVE Special to the Parade The word biotic is from the Greek biotikos, meaning: of or relating to life. We often use the word anti-biotic. Which means, “against life.” Antibiotics kill bacteria but not all bacteria should be killed. In fact, “healthy bacteria” are a health building essential to life, vitality and wellbeing. …
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Apr 15 2013
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com March was noteworthy in my household because it marked the final month I had to pay an installment on a four-year car loan. In all, this has been only the third car I have owned in my life, the first, which was purchased my senior year of high …
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Apr 11 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Special to the PRESS Reports have surfaced regarding problems with the construction of the new Port Isabel events center. Those reports were confirmed on Thursday when City Manager Edward P. Meza said that the construction is facing several utility issues, but he also said that those issues would not delay construction …
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Apr 11 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the PRESS Despite coming off their first district loss of the season, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons aren’t about to hit the panic button. In a game in which they stranded 14 runners, the Lady Tarpons lost at Rio Hondo 5-1 on Tuesday night to end their long winning streak, …
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Apr 11 2013
PRESS Staff Report Two alleged drug smugglers were apprehended off of County Beach Access 5 earlier this week, officials said. Cameron County Park Rangers arrested the suspects, whose names have yet to be released, Tuesday night at Beach Access 5 as Cameron County Park Rangers were patrolling the vast and sometimes desolate beach. According to …
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Apr 11 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of South Padre Island celebrated its 40th anniversary of becoming a municipality on Thursday. Entertainment was provided by Leslie Blasing and guests were provided with birthday cake. From the late 19th century into the 1950s, the only way to reach the area was by ferry. The Island had …
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