Tag: Laguna Madre

Bridge construction should cease by March

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The preventative maintenance project for the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway continues through the month of February but should cease by March, officials say. The work being performed in this contract is part of continued preventive maintenance and remediation strategies to maintain the bridge’s extended service life. Rex Costly, Maintenance Engineer …

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SWEETEST OF SENTIMENTS: Wife’s Valentine’s Day gesture unique

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  Thursday was the annual celebration of love, and this Valentine’s Day was made special for a local business owner. Enrique Saldaña was surprised by his wife Thursday morning when he found his car covered with balloons and love notes written by his wife Janett. Saldaña said his wife had some …

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SPI Senior Prom slated Friday

Special to the Parade The Second Annual South Padre Island Senior Prom is scheduled from 7-11 p.m. Friday, February 15, at the La Quinta Inn & Suites, located at 7000 Padre Boulevard. The event will include Hors D’oeuvres, a prom picture and a cash bar. The Senior Prom will also feature a complimentary concert with …

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Brett Marshall to present ‘Moon Glow’

Special to the Parade Musician Brett Marshall will be performing at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 17. Marshall will be presenting his “Moon Glow” concert with full band, stage and lights. It will be a night of incredible music from the Great American Songbook as well as …

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Auction fundraiser on tap Feb. 21

Special to the Parade The Bay Area Women’s Connection will be holding an auction fundraiser for “guys and gals” on Thursday, Feb. 21. The auction, slated at 9:30 a.m., will be held at the Isla Grand Resort at South Padre Island. Items to be auctioned include golf and Schlitterbahn packages, kayak trips, jewelry and SPA …

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Hawthorne to show art at Market Days

Special to the Parade Artist Shirley Hawthorne, a resident of Port Isabel who spends half of the year in her home states of New Jersey and Delaware, is one of many artists of the Laguna Madre Art League who will display their work at Market Days at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Presently, Shirley …

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IT’S YOUR BUSINESS: Jake’s Flower Shop arrangements fresh

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade It might be too late to wow your significant other with a beautiful arrangement from Jake’s Flowers and Gift Baskets on Valentine’s Day, but their gift baskets are sure to wow on any day out of the year. Owner Ginny Ossanna said Jake’s specializes in fresh flower arrangements and gift …

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NATURE NICHE: Dolphins say ‘Thank You’

By SCARLET COLLEY Special to the Parade Here’s another great dolphin experience to share with all of you. We were so fortunate to have a day that was flat and calm this week, so calm that the bay was like a mirror reflecting the sky so perfectly. It even seemed there was no division between them. …

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ADOPT-A-FRIEND: Wiggles

Wiggles is a 2 to 4-year-old male poodle that loves to be the center of attention. He is a great little dog that will make someone a wonderful companion. He is neutered, heartworm negative and up to date on his shots. If you are interested in meeting Wiggles, call the Friends of Animal Rescue at …

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Floating classroom docks in Port Isabel

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The R.V. Karma visited the Laguna Madre area this week providing a floating classroom experience for students from all over the Valley, from fourth grade to undergraduate. Floating Classroom Program Coordinator Russ Miget said that, with the help of Bridgette Goza of the UTPA Coastal Studies Lab and Marine Agent …

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