Feb 14 2013
Special to the Parade Valley residents have an opportunity to cast their votes online for the child artist or writer who will win a week-long vacation to the Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Parshall, Colorado. The online “RGV Kids Talk About Heaven” book featuring 250 entries is now available for viewing and voting. Visit …
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Feb 14 2013
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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Feb 14 2013
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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Feb 07 2013
Special to the Parade Friends of Animal Rescue will be hosting “Cattin’ Around with Leslie” at Louie’s Backyard. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 8. Admission will be free, but a donation of cat food or litter is encouraged. The event will feature numerous food and drink specials …
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Feb 07 2013
Special to the Parade The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum presents the Seventh Annual Valentine’s Dance, “Noche de Ronda,” featuring Noe Pro and The Band. The dance is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Saturday, Feb. 9, at the San Benito Knights of Columbus Hall, 826 E. Stenger St. Presale admission …
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Feb 07 2013
Special to the Parade The 19th Annual Winter Outdoor and Wildlife Expo will be held Saturday, February 9, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. In 2013, organizers are making significant changes to the expo in hopes of reaching out to families and children. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., about 25 seminars will be …
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Feb 07 2013
Special to the Parade The South Padre Island Convention Centre will host Market Days on February 22, 23 and 24. The 17th Annual Arts and Crafts show will also have a number of vendors selling unique items at the event. Admission is $1 at the door and will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 …
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Feb 07 2013
By SCARLET COLLEY Special to the Parade This Saturday, the Winter Texan Outdoor Wildlife Expo will be held at the Convention Centre. Yay! It’s the perfect place for it. This year, there is emphasis on including young people and children. Who wouldn’t love seeing the Raptor show with Jonathon Woods or the eagles, hawks and owls …
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Jan 31 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com Russell Louden decided to do something drastic to celebrate his birthday in 2013. He drove his motorcycle from his temporary home in Weslaco to the Island to skydive for his first time last Saturday. Louden said he was an Army brat growing up so he spent time all over the …
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Jan 31 2013
By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council hosted a town hall meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Monday to discuss the Convention Centre Expansion/Renovation Project. Broaddus and Associates presented a plan that would go into action if the expansion/renovation project is approved. Gilbert Gallegos, a representative from Broaddus and Associates, said …
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