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Hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle or Flor de Jamaica, is a many-branched shrub that grows well in South Texas. Although native to south Africa, this hibiscus is found in subtropical and tropical gardens around the globe and is used both as a garden ornamental and an important medicinal tea.

The Museum of South Texas History will host a private screening of the award-winning documentary "Operation Tin Man," at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, followed by a Q&A session with the executive producer of the film.

After more than 30 years as a community cornerstone, Neighbors in Need of Services is landing a $26.7 million federal grant.

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is getting some help from a new nonprofit group, Amigos of BARCC, toward its goal of becoming a zero-kill animal shelter.

The Texas Longest Yard Sale, founded by former Brownsville resident Yolanda Almaguer in 2015, is here again, scheduled for May 3-6 along U.S. 281 all the way from A.V. Lopez in Brownsville to Johnson City in Blanco County.

A new law makes all veterans exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving the country at home or abroad — including all veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan or any other combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001 — now eligible for VA health care.

he IMAS Guild Style Show and Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 4, at the museum at 1900 W. Nolana Ave in McAllen.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are looking for a better way to remove or degrade stubborn pollutants, also called forever chemicals, from waste before they impact human and animal health.

Seven-year-old Daniella Garcia had her fingers crossed on both hands as Carey Kinsolving announced that he came to her class to award a South Padre Island family vacation. Garcia’s fingers quickly uncrossed when Kinsolving announced she had won a vacation for her family at Holiday Inn Beach Resort South Padre Island along with credit to eat at resort restaurants.

It felt appropriate to write about Swifties celebrating the release of “The Tortured Poets Department” by streaming the album. To the joy or dismay of many Americans, Taylor Swift and her art have come to define pop culture.