Tag: Rio Grande Valley

Paragraphs to host ‘Parallel Dimensions’ author

Special to the Parade Paragraphs on Padre Boulevard will present its Meet the Author Series Saturday, May 18, featuring the author of “Parallel Dimensions,” Lisa Graziano. Slated from 1-3 p.m., the event will include a book signing, discussion and reception with Graziano. It is said that if one has enough belief in paranormal events, the …

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SpaceX discusses environmental impact

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the PRESS The University of Texas at Brownsville ITEC Center hosted a SpaceX Public Hearing on Tuesday to discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a possible Texas launch site in Brownsville. The Texas SpaceX launch site, currently undeveloped near the eastern end of Texas State Highway 4 in …

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Guided Laguna Madre kayak tours offered

Special to the Parade Looking to gain a new skill this summer? The Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge will offer guided kayak tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting May 25. Tours will run through September. No experience is required for participants who will paddle sit-on-top kayaks on the Laguna Madre adjoining the …

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NATURE NICHE: 12 days of birding magic

By SCARLET COLLEY Special to the Parade Twelve days straight of birds, birds, birds – this year has been the most amazing year for all of us to witness the phenomena of winged migration. It was the perfect storm, all the elements of nature lining up to put down tens of thousands of birds on …

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Martinez accused of threatening to kill wife

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  A Port Isabel man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill his wife. The Port Isabel Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of South Shore Drive in reference to a disturbance on Saturday, April 20. Officers arrived and found that a 15-year-old male ran into his neighbor’s …

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Let it Ride!

Hundreds of spectators and bikers attended this year’s Beach N Biker Fest on South Padre Island, some of whom are seen here enjoying the many festivities that were on-hand, including entertainment provided by musicians, art and photography. (Photos by Francisco E. Jimenez) Tweet

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‘Hollyweird’ original play, world premiere to open in Valley

Special to the Parade The University of Texas-Pan American’s University Theatre Productions presents the world premiere of an original play, “Hollyweird,” written by UTPA Associate Professor David Bennett Carren. In this comedy of Hollywood manners, the walk of fame is paved with homicide as a screenwriter and her brother accidentally murder their way to success …

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Child Abuse Prevention Walk this Saturday

The Heavin Resaca Trail will soon be introduced to an event many hope will become an annual affair. The first annual Child Abuse Prevention 5K Run/Walk, an event sponsored by San Benito CISD, is on tap Saturday, April 27, at Kennedy Park and Heavin Resaca Trail in San Benito. Set for 9 a.m., the event …

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Woman on mission after husband’s death

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the PRESS LOS FRESNOS – A Marine Corps Meritorious Mast award to Edoardo “Eddie” Polanco is on display at his home in Los Fresnos. Among the many achievements listed is Eddie Polanco’s participation in 25 tactical convoys covering over 6,000 miles in Iraq, where he served two tours before …

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Kid Fish event this weekend

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  Hooked for Life, Kids Gone Fish’n organization will be presenting Mayor Joe E. Vega’s Kids Fishing Classic, a free fishing tournament for kids, in Port Isabel on April 13. Hooked for Life, Kids Gone Fish’n is a non-profit organization in which its purpose is to introduce children to the sport …

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