Cupcake duo rises from the ashes
Cupcakes by Cory was among the countless businesses earlier this year struggling due to the pandemic, but then things went from bad to worse.
Founded...
December Creations: Ambriz brought Zoo Nights & Lights to life
The Gladys Porter Zoo's famous Zoo Nights and Lights illuminated characters trace their origins to maintenance supervisor Natividad "Naty" Ambriz, who started making them...
TSC science alum discovers self, major at college
With a love for science and math, but no clear path on a career choice, Kathy Garza enrolled at Texas Southmost College, where she...
All in: UTRGV prof charts behavior during pandemic
Elena Quercioli’s life’s work lies at the intersection of economics and epidemiology in a field known, as a matter of fact, as “economic epidemiology.”
As...
Valley nurse wins Mentor Award
Luz Maria Silva, MSN, RN, is a longtime Valley nurse and over the summer won this year’s “Outstanding UTRGV 2020 Mentor Award” for her...
Empowered Woman: Layer Boutique owner shares career journey
Wearing white sneakers, gray jeans and a flowery top, Sonia Villar welcomed us to her boutique last week just a few days after they...
Passion and dedication: Chief Jarrett V. Sheldon was made for the job
Considering Jarrett V. Sheldon's upbringing, it's not at all surprising that he wound up a firefighter.
His father is a firefighter and Sheldon — now...
Singing Harmony: Barbershop gives Lopez a music all its own
Lopez Early College High School Head Choir Director Jason Whitney has become a vigorous advocate of barbershop music, embracing the genre for its ability...
Weather head: Meteorologist Barry Goldsmith sees it coming
The name “Barry Goldsmith” is practically synonymous with weather in the Rio Grande Valley.
The warning coordination meteorologist with the U.S. National Weather Service station...
Riding as Zen: History teacher keeps skateboard handy
Tom Gomez is a history teacher at Garcia Middle School, a onetime boxer and football coach at Rivera High School, who is among the...