Jun 02 2022
M. Kathy Raines Conk-la-ree! Conk-la-ree!” The shrill, liquid burbling of migrating male red-wings—scarlet epaulets aflame—fills the air from mid-March to early May, ushering in the many delights of late springtime in the Rio Grande Valley. “Your backyard is so noisy,” laughed my neighbor. Yes, it was. Wave after a successive wave of red-wings not only …
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Jun 02 2022
Special to the PARADE “Coastal Nature Camp” at SPI Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary registry for children (ages 8-12) is open for one of two fun and educational “Coastal Nature Camp” sessions happening at the SPI Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary on June 14 -17 and June 28-July 1. Campers will become wetland …
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Jun 02 2022
Special to the PRESS Pavement repair continues on 2nd Street after completion of sewer installation in the vicinity of SH 100. Subgrade and manhole covers was prepared on Friday, May 27, to maintain access through the weekend and schedule asphalt paving after the Memorial Day Weekend Holiday. Service connections to the new gravity sewer will …
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Jun 02 2022
By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the PRESS Early voting began Tuesday, May 31, for the June 14 Congressional District 34 Special Election and includes runoff elections for the cities of Harlingen, Port Isabel and Santa Rosa. Early voting continues through Friday, June 10. San Benito residents can cast their ballots at the San Benito …
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Jun 02 2022
Special to the PARADE Every summer, tens of thousands of U.S. beachgoers unwittingly put themselves in harm’s way and into the clutches of a deadly ocean force. Many don’t survive the ordeal. “Rip Current Rescue” is the story of the biggest danger facing U.S. beachgoers. Rip currents can appear on any beach with breaking waves …
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Jun 02 2022
Special to the PRESS Cameron County is pleased to announce that the road improvements to twelve streets at Isla Blanca County Park in South Padre Island, TX, are complete. The following County roads were milled, overlaid and improved: Sargasso Sea, Carrizales, Turner, Park Road 100, Channel View Loop, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Kara Sea, Marina …
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Jun 02 2022
Special to the PRESS A total of 22,962 delinquent tax notices for tax year 2021 have been mailed out for real estate accounts which have not been paid. In light of the economic hardships faced by many, Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Tony Yzaguirre, Jr. informed the public this week that taxpayers who have not paid …
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Jun 02 2022
By SHELDON MOORE Special to the PRESS In December of 1956 Dwight Eisenhower was preparing for the upcoming January inauguration which would mark the beginning of his second term as President of the United States. The cold war was in full swing with global tensions high following the end of World War II and the …
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Jun 02 2022
By RENE TORRES Special to the PARADE Kyle Rote, a Southern Methodist University All-American back in 1949-50, was well known for his football feats, but far less recognized for his baseball ability. After his college football career, Rote was the No. 1 overall pick of the National Football League’s New York Giants, with whom he …
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Jun 02 2022
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PARADE Somewhere in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, perhaps on the north side or maybe on the south side of the river, lies a hoard of Mexican gold coins. Our story begins over 130 years ago in the sleepy village of Santa Rosa. Two miles West of Santa Rosa …
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