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...
Teacher to parents and students: We’re here with you
Nidia Latigo, 46, has been a teacher for 15 years. Currently at Hudson Elementary, she teaches 4th grade reading and social studies. Despite the...
Creative Opportunity: Local artist finds reinvention in times of COVID-19
Liliana Ede recently opened her exhibit "Amor Fo" at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and said the abstract work is meant to make...
