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Great Outdoors: Prime Time Whitetail

Great Outdoors

By JIM FOSTER Special to the Parade It was full light as the two hunters eased into the small clearing. Before the morning was over, one of these hunters would either be convinced the other was completely off his rocker or have a trophy whitetail buck. The tripod stand was set up quickly and the …

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SPI Tide Chart (Nov. 17 – Nov. 23)

Tide Chart

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SPI SurfCast (Nov. 17– Nov. 23)

SurfCast

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Adopt-A-Friend: Riley

Riley

Riley is a female lab mix that is in need of a very special home. She is spayed, up to date on shots, and heartworm negative. She was rescued by Friends of Animal Rescue in July from the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter. We have been working with her to socialize her and she has …

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29th Annual Candlelight Posada Parade on tap

Candlelight Posada

Special to the Parade The 29th Annual Candlelight Posada Parade is slated for Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in McAllen. The early entry deadline is set for 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The late entry deadline is scheduled for the same time Friday, Nov. 25 No entries will be accepted after the late entry …

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UTB continues holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah

Handel's Messiah

Special to the Parade A beloved holiday tradition, George Frederic Handel’s Messiah returns to the Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Handel’s Messiah continues the Signature Series and is a holiday gift to the community, supported by the University of Texas at Brownsville, the Brownsville Independent School District and Brownsville Society for the …

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Plans underway for Mid-Valley Christmas Parade

Mid-Valley Christmas Parade

Special to the Parade The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the 17th Annual Mid-Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, set to be held on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. on Texas Boulevard in Weslaco. The theme, A Red, White & Blue Christmas, has special meaning for this year’s parade; it lands on the …

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Nature Niche: Dolphin Side of the Moon

Nature Niche

By SCARLET COLLEY Special to the Parade Sometimes wishes do come true. This is a photo that I truly wished for long ago in my early days on the bay. I was still using film. There was a full moon in the evening sky, and our dolphins were playing around. I knew that the light …

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Local man says Virgin’s image engrained in wood

Virgin image

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The shrouded figure stands in a position familiar to many. She appears to be cupping something in her hands, perhaps what some believe to be the “sacred heart.” Indeed, the Virgin Mary has for years – centuries – evoked a sense of spirituality, be it new or renewed, …

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Jim Foster authors book on Texas Birding Trails

Jim Foster

Special to the Parade Currently, there are over 48 million birders in the country of which 20 million travel an average of 14 days each year to pursue their birding passion. Texas Birding Trails by the South Padre Parade’s very own Jim Foster is a “must” book for both Texas and non-resident birders who want …

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