Apr 06 2023
By Javier Gonzalez Special to the PARADE The spring season is an exciting time of year on the Island, especially at the South Padre Island Birding Nature Cen- ter & Alligator Sanc- tuary [SPIBNCAS]. Thousands of trans-gulf migratory birds will be arriving at the center and on SPI as they com- plete their marathon …
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Apr 06 2023
By Kathy Raines Special to the PARADE A bright red bird! And it’s not a cardinal! And it’s not fluttering away at first glimpse! During April, the peak of spring migration in South Texas, one often spots a summer, scarlet, or occasionally, a western tanager resting on one of our low branches—to the delight of …
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Mar 30 2023
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ JR Special to the PRESS This past week the Port Isabel Tarpons track teams competed in the 45th Annual “RGVCA Meet of Champions” 2023 Track and Field Invitational. The two-day track meet was held on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25. The meet consisted approximately of 45 schools from the 6A ranks down …
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Mar 30 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Daniel Warrior, a self-proclaimed Native American superhero, born in 1981, is a firm believer of blessings in disguise. In 2022, Warrior was a production assistant for the upcoming film Seven Cemeteries, starring Danny Trejo and Efren Ramirez. At this time, he was “monkey-barring” between on-set behind-the-scenes jobs for several different films, …
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Mar 30 2023
Special to the PRESS On March 25, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Laguna Heights area, in reference to a female that had been stabbed. arrival, the female victim was immediately transported to the hospital for further evaluation and the suspect had fled the scene. In the preliminary investigation, the deputies secured the …
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Mar 30 2023
Special to the PRESS El Paseo Arts Foundation opens a local production of “The Dining Room” by A. R. Gurney on April 10, 2023, for a three-night run. The play is set in a single dining room of a typical well-to-do family, although representing different households throughout different time periods. The focus of the play …
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Mar 30 2023
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel is bringing back its popular Lighthouse Easter Egg Hunt for the fourth time on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The line-up around the park for the competitive hunt starts at 9 a.m. with the hunt itself taking place at 10 a.m. The Easter egg hunt is free …
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Mar 30 2023
By AMBER JONES Special to the PRESS The Art Lounge, owned by artist Shelly Hamsa, is preparing to celebrate its first anniversary on South Padre Island. The Art Lounge is just steps from the Gulf of Mexico in the Sea Ranch Marina building, making it a prime location for those visiting the island. Those who …
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Mar 23 2023
Special to the PRESS For a second year in a row, the Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, …
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Mar 23 2023
By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS The Point Isabel Independent School District held their regularly scheduled meeting as well as a public hearing on March 21, 2023. The meeting began with Superintendent Capistran saying that several presentations were organized to recognize students and staff members. First among these was Port Isabel Junior High University …
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