Feb 14 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ South Padre Parade Superhero princesses need a superhero mother, and that is what Venessa Zepeda is to her two daughters. Zepeda, a counselor at La Encantada Elementary School outside San Benito, recently had her first children’s book published, appropriately titled Superhero Princesses. While the book is obviously a work of fiction, it …
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Feb 14 2013
Special to the Parade Writer and director Kivu Ruhorahoza spent almost two decades creating his first feature length film, Gray Matter, an account of the stress and burden of living through the Rwanda genocide. He felt a mission, however, to bring it to a world audience. It was, he explains, a way of expiating his …
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Feb 14 2013
Special to the Parade Marine Military Academy (MMA) will host its annual Iwo Jima Parade on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. on the MMA Parade Grounds. Open to the public, this event is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice made by The Greatest Generation to preserve freedom around the world. There will be …
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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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