Advice: Children learn from understanding limits
BY MARIA LUISA SALCINESOne of the most important things you can do for your child is to set limits, which will teach children self-discipline,...
Sound the trumpets for Alamo Vine
BY ANITA WESTERVELTIf you pass by irrigation ditches in your travels around the lower Rio Grande Valley, you’re probably familiar with seeing a wash...
Garden View: Upcoming Master Gardener classes
BY BARBARA STORZTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in both Hidalgo and Cameron Counties, will hold its annual Master Gardener volunteer training from 9 a.m....
Bad to the Bow: Archery expert Addington inspires smiles with special talent
Frank Addington Jr. was 18 when his mentor and Archery Hall of Famer, Rev. Stacy Groscup, challenged him to shoot a Pepsi can out...
Group art exhibit offered “strong” variety of works
BY NANCY MOYER“Sabor a Mí” was a recent exhibition showcasing the works of the collective, ArtxCulture, a group of professional contemporary artists residing in...
Advice: Happiness is in you
BY MARIA LUIS SALCINESResearch shows that happiness and health go hand-in-hand. The happier you are, the healthier you will be.Something even Aristotle knew 2,000...
Garden View: Get to know the super food pomegranate
BY BARBARA STORZIn recent years, research into the health benefits of pomegranate has spurred interest in cultivating the fruit.Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is native to...
Not even The Rock could save ‘Skyscraper’ from a major collapse
BY BROOKE CORSOWe have reached peak summer, and the stores are already displaying their back-to-school deals to frighten and taunt children enjoying their lazy,...
Local organizations, musicians create benefit concert to support flood victims
As the Rio Grande Valley continues to recuperate from the heavy storms and flooding that occurred in June, one local organization created an event...
#healthyrgv: Making lifestyle changes is difficult
Editor’s Note: Join Monitor staff writer Daniel A. Flores for candid thoughts and no-bull access on the path to a healthier lifestyle.Making lifestyle changes...
