Jul 19 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Tanya Rodriguez is no slouch. On the day the South Padre Parade caught up with her on the beautiful beaches of South Padre Island, she had managed to squeeze us in to her busy and demanding schedule. In fact, on this specific day, Tanya sandwiched our meeting between …
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Jul 12 2012
Dear Readers, Meows, Mutts and Margaritas, a skilled storyteller’s presentation, a first-time author’s book signing, the rescheduled ResacaFest’s fireworks display and a church bazaar with prizes that include $5,000 and a stay at South Padre Island resorts… yeah, I’d say there’s plenty to plan for this weekend. And we’ve got it all laid out for …
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Jul 12 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com This writer can’t recall exactly what Jose Rodriguez was eating that evening, and while it wasn’t the worst thing he could ingest, it wasn’t part of his usual diet – maybe a few more calories here, maybe a few “too many” carbs there; it may have even involved …
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Jul 05 2012
Dear Readers, Fourth of July fun continues this week with more events slated in observance of the nation’s independence. In fact, the IndepenDANCE pool party is slated this Saturday. Also, after having to cancel Saturday’s ResacaFest due to inclement weather conditions, the event that celebrates the “spirit of America” has been rescheduled to July 14. …
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Jul 05 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Like many people her age, Linda Marin is never far from her mobile phone. As the device’s batteries wane, there’s a slight sense of panic in her voice. “I need my phone,” she says as her eyes grow wide. Luckily, there was a charger for another phone in …
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Jun 28 2012
Dear Readers, Fourth of July weekend is promising a plethora of events and then some. Events ranging from ResacaFest to a dance and concerts featuring local acts, not to mention awesome fireworks, are scheduled in celebration of Independence Day. Also, check out new additions of the Rockin’ Restaurant Review, It’s Your Business, the Beach Bar …
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Jun 21 2012
Dear Readers, All that’s hot and happening on the Island is in this week’s Hot Happenings, located directly below this space. But, as usual, there’s so much more on tap! Featured in this edition are articles about the Fourth of July Beach Parade, the Port Isabel Police Association Bay Fishing Tournament, the San Benito Chamber …
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Jun 21 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Greg Syverson has one of those personalities that makes him instantly likeable. Energetic and animated, Greg’s infectious smile grows even wider when speaking about one of his true passions: photography. Born in Bend, Oregon, Greg moved to Alaska where he worked as a fishing guide. Among his passengers …
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Jun 14 2012
Dear Readers, There’s plenty on tap this Father’s Day weekend that might just make it one for the record books. Still ongoing is the Great Texas Catamaran, the Lighthouse Cinema will launch its season Friday, Blues on the Hill makes its return Saturday, and Zumbathon is scheduled in San Benito over the weekend. Just flip …
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Jun 14 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Taj and Korey’s eyes said it all. As the Parade was photographing their family patriarch, Raul Alcozer at Isla Blanca Park, these young lads looked on with pure awe and admiration. Their glow wasn’t so much due to the fact that they knew they and Raul were to …
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