Category: South Padre Parade

‘Orange is the new Black’ at Jailbreak Beach Escape

  Thousands of residents and visitors to South Padre Island tested their strength on Saturday at the annual Jailbreak Beach Escape, a 5K adventure run that featured 18 sandy, wet and wild obstacles. (Staff photos by Sasha Heller and courtesy of Pro Leezure Productions)

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BEACH BAR BEAT: LYN

What is your name? Lyn Where are you from? Los Fresnos How long have you been bartending? Five years Why do you like working at Lighthouse Pub? “I like the ambiance. It is really laid back and I like meeting people.” What sports are you into? Football What is your favorite team? The Dallas Cowboys …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Leyna

What is your name? Leyna Where are you from? “I grew up in Fort Worth but I came down here for the summer.” How long have you been bartending? Five years. Why do you like working at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill? “Clayton’s is great place to work. It is right on the beach and …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Brandon

Name: Brandon Where are you from? Laguna Vista How long have you been bartending? Eight years Why do you like working at Laguna Bob’s? “The people are great.” What sports are you into? Curling What sets Laguna Bob’s apart from other bars? The view What is your favorite dish at Laguna Bob’s? “Oysters on the half shell.” …

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Football squad starts two-a-day practices

BY LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS   Port Isabel High football practice got underway Monday morning as dozens of prospective Tarpon players checked out equipment and headed out to the practice field adjacent to Tarpon Stadium. As usual, there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air that always comes with the approach …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Arturo

What is your name?  Arturo Rinza Where are you from? Córdoba, Mexico How long have you been bartending? Seven years Why do you like bartending here at Pelican Station? It’s in Port Isabel and I have lots of friends here. What sports are you into? Pool What is your favorite dish at Pelican Station? The …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Antonio

What is your name? Antonio Chavez   Where are you from? Los Fresnos  How long have you been bartending? Three years Why do you like working at Pier 19? Best deal on the island. I consider it to one of the best restaurants on the island and I make money here.  What sports are you …

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BEACH BAR BEAT ft. Tyler

What is your name? Tyler Hill Where are you from? Rio Hondo How long have you been bartending? About five years. Why do you like working at Parrot Eyes? The atmosphere and the people. It’s a really cool work environment. What sports are you into? Everything: baseball, football, surfing, NASCAR and Ultimate Fighting Championship. What …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Ginny

What is your name? Ginny Bratt Where are you from? Tulsa, Okla. How long have you been bartending? I’ve been bartending 35 years. Why do you like working at Jake’s Bar & Grill? The staff is real nice and we have good food. What sports are you into? Football and futbol. What are good dishes …

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Summer Sand Castles Contests start Sunday

Special to the Parade The schedule for the 2013 Summer Sand Castles Contests has been released with the following locations hosting contests: Boomerang Billy’s (July 7), La Quinta Inn and Suites (July 23), The Pearl South Padre (July 28), La Copa Inn (Aug. 3), Hilton Garden Inn (Aug. 10), Isla Grand Resort (Aug.17), and Clayton’s …

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