Dec 16 2011
By SCARLET COLLEY Special to the Parade Our friend Petra just returned from a two-week visit to South Georgia Island. Petra is not a stranger to South Padre as she is a trip leader for the three to four offshore birding trips we have yearly. She is a birder extraordinaire. So when she was invited …
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Dec 16 2011
By RENE TORRES Special to the Parade “I was skinny as a rail when I was eight, but I still got into the action at the club and played golf with the caddies. That’s where I got my killer instinct.” Those are the words of one of the most famous caddies that have come out …
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Dec 16 2011
Special to the Parade After an exhausting day, all you want to do is put your feet up and spend time with the person you care about the most… and then your spouse walks into the room. Upon their arrival, you close your computer hoping you don’t appear too startled to raise suspicion. Sharing intimate …
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Dec 16 2011
By TONY CROUCH Special to the Parade Aaauugghhhhh, the wind is blowing, the sail is up, and I’m cruising into the horizon. Oh wait, did I fail to register my kayak since I have a sail on it? Yes, the new law is that if you put a sail on your kayak you must register …
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Dec 16 2011
By HOLIDAY MATHIS Special to the Parade The early week brings the disorienting sensation of wandering in the dark, as the nights leading up to the longest night of the year can have a kind of blindfolding effect. You might enjoy this time as a child enjoys a game of Pin the Tail on the …
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Dec 16 2011
By 8-BIT JAY Special to the Parade Earlier this week, I got together with some friends: Mike, editor of the South Padre Parade, his lovely wife Leah, and my friend Allie and her adorable daughter Phay (hey, kiddo!). We spent the evening playing Mortal Kombat 9 on the PlayStation 3. After a while, Mike, who …
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Dec 08 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the Parade It’s definitely Christmas time in the city of Rio Hondo with upcoming events coming underway. One in particular will be the Rio Hondo Christmas parade, which will be held on Dec. 17. Every year, the Rio Hondo parade, held down Colorado Avenue, has a different theme for the …
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Dec 08 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The 2011-2012 Winter Texan Guide to the Rio Grande Valley is now out on newsstands near you. A 32-page comprehensive listing of all things the Valley, the glossy magazine has long been the Valley’s premiere guide that winter visitors depend on for local events, tourist destinations and information …
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Dec 08 2011
Special to the Parade Saint George Orthodox Church recently announced its annual International Festival on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Located at 704 W. Sam Houston in Pharr, St. George’s International Festival is a family and Winter Texan-friendly event that celebrates the diverse cultures represented by the Orthodox Christian Church and the …
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Dec 08 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s been said before, but now it’s apparent. Madelyn Victoria Vallejo, performing as Madelyn Victoria, is on the fast-track to success as an up-and-coming country music artist. The 21-year-old songstress from San Benito continues to promote her debut EP, a self-titled, five-track effort that has sparked buzz in …
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