Apr 12 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Did you know that Musca Domestic is the scientific name for the common housefly? Or that Entomology is the study of insects. Horseflies, for example, have tiny razor sharp teeth that actually scoop a small chunk of flesh when they bite. Insight like this rolled off of Jenna …
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Apr 12 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ & RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Area residents as well as visitors don’t have an excuse to be bored this weekend as a number of landmark events are on tap. The Queen Isabella Market Day is set for Saturday, April 14 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lighthouse Square. The …
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Apr 09 2012
Special to the PRESS The Museums of Port Isabel is hosting an exhibition of local art by Port Isabel artist Virginia R. Eggert, from now thru Monday, April 30. An opening reception will take place in the Treasures of the Gulf Museum on Thursday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. …
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Apr 05 2012
Dear Readers, Semana Santa is here, and with it loads of fun. First off, Mexico’s own rock goddess, Gloria Trevi, will be on-hand Saturday at Schlitterbahn for a performance that’s sure to make this Semana Santa one to remember. The South Padre Parade will be at Gloria’s concert; after all, she’s on today’s cover! Don’t …
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Mar 29 2012
Dear Readers, There’s so much in this week’s South Padre Parade that it’s difficult finding where to begin. So we’ll start with the obvious. Within these pages you’ll find new editions of the Beach Bar Beat, It’s Your Business, the Nature Niche, Mark’s Marquee and Kayaking 101! Then check out our new column, Mountain Bike …
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Mar 29 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Where are you at 4 a.m.? The answer is: probably curled up under the covers and in bed, dreading your 7 a.m. wake-up call provided by your trusty alarm clock. At around 6 a.m., when and if the conditions are right, this writer is dragging himself into the …
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Mar 29 2012
Special to the PRESS Beach Reach is a group that has come to South Padre Island for Spring Break for the past 32 years to provide positive services and give back to the community. This faith-based organization brings in college kids from all over Texas and neighboring states. The services provided to South Padre Island …
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