Tag: South Padre Island

SPI to celebrate 40th birthday

Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40. The City of South Padre Island has slated an event celebrating its 40th birthday on Wednesday, April 10, and marking the occasion will be a number of festivities. Among the festivities will be entertainment provided by local songstress Leslie Blasing. Scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m., SPI’s 40th Birthday Celebration …

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ProBAR to host ‘Havana Nights’ at SPI

Special to the Parade ProBAR, the South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project, invites the public to attend its benefit gala entitled “Havana Nights on South Padre Island.” At this event, slated at the Hilton Garden Inn on the Island, the McAllen-based band “Grupo Sazón” will electrify the crowd with their rhythmic Latin dance music. …

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IT’S YOUR BUSINESS: Ship Shape a one-stop shop for apparel

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade Ship Shape on South Padre Island is your family’s one-stop shop for quality clothing and a great shopping experience. Co-owner Liz Money said Ship Shape strives to be a place for the whole family to shop. She said the store strives to carry a little bit for everyone. “It is …

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BREAKING: Lapeyre suspended as EDC director

PRESS Staff Report One week after Darla Lapeyre was sentenced to six months in jail at a state facility for negligent homicide, board members of the City of South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation moved to suspend her as the entity’s executive director. After discussing the matter in executive session on Thursday, the board decided …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Market analysis on Centre presented

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau Transition Board held a regular meeting Wednesday. A market analysis by Charlie Johnson was presented to the board. Johnson updated a report done in 2005 and recommended the convention center expand to 40,000 square foot exhibit space and to add a 10,000 …

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Teen injured in DWI wreck dies

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Special to the PRESS One life is gone and another changed forever after a teenager involved in a car accident during Spring Break on the Island succumbed to his injuries Wednesday night. Sixteen-year-old Alex Soto, a junior at Los Fresnos High School, died from injuries sustained in a DWI wreck at South …

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ON THE COVER: Blazin’ with Bianca

By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com If you’re going to spend some quality time with Bianca Alvarado, our advice is to be prepared, be ready and have plenty of energy to keep up with her. Yes, get plenty of rest, drink your coffee and maybe down a few energy drinks because this 23-year old …

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South Padre Briefs

• Parents, make plans to bring your children to the Fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the South Padre Island Farmers Market on Sunday, March 31. The egg hunt begins at 12:15 p.m. and some lucky participants will walk away with special Easter eggs that contain prizes. The public is also invited to enjoy fresh …

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Melody

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade La Hacienda, located at 202 West Tarpon, has one of the more impressive views of the bay on the entire Island. Boasting some of the best wine selections as well as unique specialty drink options, sunset specials at La Hacienda are from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., so when you’re …

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Easter Egg Hunt promises to be ‘special’

Get your baskets ready! The Fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the South Padre Island Farmer’s Market on Easter Sunday. Located at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, the Farmer’s Market is slated for 11 a.m. Sunday, March 31. The egg hunt is set for 12:15 p.m. Organizers promise that certain “special” eggs …

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