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SPI SurfCast (Dec. 1 – Dec. 7)

Surfcast-12-1-11

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Port Isabel to hold Christmas Tree Lighting

PI Christmas Tree lighting

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS The City of Port Isabel will be holding its Fourth Annual Community Tree Lighting Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Beulah Lee Park. The event will be hosted by Mayor Joe E. Vega and the Port Isabel City Commission. There will be many festivities taking place during …

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Editor’s Letter: Help Janet

Michael Rodriguez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It seems as though it’s been weeks since I’ve written you guys. I don’t know, maybe it’s been the hustle and bustle of the holiday season that’s had me preoccupied. One thing is for certain, it’s definitely been a busy time for us here at the Parade, and …

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It’s basketball time on South Padre Island

College hoops

By BILL SCHNIER Special to the Parade It’s time for NCAA Division I college basketball at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The Ninth Annual SPI Invitational is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26, with four games each day. The schedule follows: Friday, Nov. 25: 12 p.m. Florida A&M vs. Southern University …

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City to celebrate Centennial with music fest

Centennial logo

Special to the Parade A free, community-wide two-day music festival is planned Nov. 25-26 to celebrate the City of San Benito’s Centennial of Incorporation. Highlighting the event will be Grammy Award Winner Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution. The event site is Plaza de San Benito at the 200 block of Stenger Street, near the …

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El Paseo Arts Foundations invites public to Holiday Concert

El Paseo Arts

Special to the Parade The holiday season, perhaps more than any other time of the year, is a season of song. The familiar music fills the airwaves and can be heard in every store as shoppers search for the perfect gift. The music conjures up memories of holiday cheer shared with family and friends, and …

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Adopt-A-Friend: Calvin

Calvin

Hi, I’m Calvin. I’ve been in my foster home for quite a long time and really need a family of my own. I’m about two years old and was rescued from the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter a couple months ago. I’d do well on a farm where I can run and play. I’m neutered, …

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SPI Tide Chart (Nov. 24 – Nov. 30)

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SPI SurfCast (Nov. 24– Nov. 30)

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Great Outdoors: The High Points of Travel

Great Outdoors

By JIM FOSTER Special to the Parade For anyone who hunts and fishes across the state or travels to other states and climates, just getting there can be an adventure all its own. Recently after sitting behind the wheel for the better part of the day I found myself looking for a place to stop …

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