Garden View: Cilantro is your new BFF
I think most of us are familiar with cilantro. The taste of cilantro is a special flavor found in Mexican cuisine. Salsa and pico de gallo would not be the same without cilantro, but this has not always been the case. Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) seeds were brought to Mexico by Spanish explorers, where it became associated with Mexican cuisine.
Whole lotta Valentine’s Day weddings set for next week in Hidalgo County
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San Benito museum jump-starts Valentine’s Day tradition
SAN BENITO — The bands are gearing up to play one of conjunto music’s biggest Valentine’s Day dances.
Naturalist: What’s the right garden?
By whatever name, nectar, pollinator and butterfly gardens result in mostly the same: attracting colorful butterflies, bees and beneficial garden insects.
Blended learning draws educators to Harlingen for a closer look
HARLINGEN — Kayla Lara leaned into her laptop, tapping with sharp focus on her keyboard as she worked on her blended learning assignment.
‘She Came to the Valley’ screenings Feb. 8, 9 in Mission
The Mission Historical Museum will present special screenings of the 1979 western film "She Came to the Valley."
Teams flocking to San Benito for youth soccer league opening
Texas' first and only MLS GO Youth Soccer League is gearing up to open its inaugural season at Stookey Park in San Benito.
After 50 years, medals lost in fire returned to family of WWII vet from...
MERCEDES — In 1973, Francisco Gonzalez lost his veteran’s records in a fire.
Fiesta Edinburg expected to draw large crowds over four days
The 55th annual Fiesta Edinburg, celebrating the spirit of the city, will be held from Feb. 29 through March 3 at the Bert Ogden Arena.
‘Make a Valentine’s Day Wreath’ on Tuesday at RGV Diabetes Association
The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association will host “Let’s Make a Valentine’s Day Wreath” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the RGVDA office, 3200 N. 23rd St., Suite A, in McAllen.