Jan 05 2012
By RENE TORRES Special to the Parade One of the most recognized cafes in Brownsville for many years sat on the edge of the Market Square business district. More than anywhere else, The Texas Café gave you the pulse of the locals when you walked through its doors. In 1912, it was known as the …
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Jan 05 2012
By 8-BIT JAY Special to the Parade Moving is not fun. Seriously. Sure, it can be exciting, but packing tons of boxes and a bunch of other stuff that you’ve accumulated over the years is not fun. That’s my current situation. During that move, I find myself having to transfer services such as my cable …
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Jan 05 2012
By HOLIDAY MATHIS Special to the Parade It is difficult to read the face of a person sitting beside you without craning your neck or bearing the awkwardness of an encounter that’s too close for comfort. But the person sitting across from you is easily read. Communication flows effortlessly from this positioning. It’s the same …
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Jan 05 2012
By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more suited for their job than DeeOnda Ahadi. Spunky, friendly, sassy, and with the wit to boot, Ahadi is not only employed by the South Padre Island Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, she heads the entity’s SPI Visitor’s Center, located a half …
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Dec 29 2011
Special to the Parade The year 2012 promises to be an exciting season for the Signature Series at The Arts Center. A diverse range of performances will make for some unforgettable evenings and the same dedication to excellence that patrons have come to expect from the university’s new state-of-the-art performance hall. “For 2012, we have …
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Dec 29 2011
By TONY CROUCH Special to the Parade As you may have seen, we are starting to see a lot more Winter Texans, and I have been answering the same question over and over again, why won’t my kayak go straight? We offered some Free Kayak Classes this week and I saw a lot of people …
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Dec 29 2011
Wiona was pulled from the PI Shelter back in November. The Friends of Animal Rescue have treated her for heartworm, and she is now ready for her forever home, she has been spayed and vaccinated. She is housetrained and friendly with other dogs. Wiona is a sharpei’ mix who is about 1-2 years old. Call …
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Dec 28 2011
By AMANDA FREDRIKSEN AARP Texas Advocacy Director If you’re like most women I know, you probably find yourself wearing many hats–from balancing your work and family life, to caring for younger and older loved ones, to trying to find time in your already packed schedule to make it to the gym. The holidays tend to …
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Dec 28 2011
By WENONAH HAUTER Special to the Parade ‘Tis the season to reflect on the past year and hold high expectations for the blank slate that awaits in January. Here’s one resolution for all you consumers hoping to improve your health and the environment: Starting in 2012, avoid genetically engineered foods. It won’t be easy. By …
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Dec 28 2011
Special to the Parade Expected to make a splash during the normally chilly, although it is forecast to be warmer this year, Polar Bear Dip are over 1,000 folks. That’s right. South Padre Island revelers will welcome 2012 on Sunday, Jan. 1 with the nation’s warmest Polar Bear Dip into balmy Gulf waters. In the …
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