Nurse opens health-conscious nopalito food truck in McAllen
The McAllen Food Truck Park is home to numerous vendors specializing in diverse dishes — Venezuelan cuisine, ramen, traditional tacos and more. But one...
PSJA ISD Student of the Week: Caroline Castillo
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORAge: 17School: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High SchoolGrade: 12thParents’ names: David Castillo and Mary CastilloExtracurricular activities and hobbies: For six years,...
STC Student of the Week: Ira Flores
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORAbout Ira: Ira Flores believes a positive mindset sets a strong example for her family and herself. It has helped...
UTRGV Student of the Week: Roman Sanchez-Martinez
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORRoman Sanchez-MartinezAGE: 20MAJOR: Biomedical SciencesHOMETOWN: Monterrey, Nuevo LeonWhy UTRGV? When I enrolled at UTRGV, I was under the CAP program...
Sharyland ISD launches “Choose Kind” anti-bullying initiative
MISSION — Inside the Pioneer High School library bedecked with student artwork representing self-harm, depression and suicide, a junior student spoke about his bullying...
Education Spotlight: RGV native, TFA educator hopes background and experience make a difference
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORWhile a student at the University of Texas at Austin, Rio Grande Valley native Humberto Alanis realized for the first...
IMAS exhibit offers memorable viewing experience inspired by common tools
BY NANCY MOYERThis is a terrific exhibition! “ReTooled,” displayed in the Clark Gallery at the International Museum of Arts & Science, or IMAS, is...
Advice: Parenting a child that beats to a different drum
BY MARIA LUISA SALCINESChildren are born with all sorts of temperaments, meaning parents must learn to understand their kids.But what happens when you have...
Garden View: Tomatoes are tasty and so much more
BY BARBARA STORZTomatoes are one of the most popular produce. With our lengthy growing season, tomatoes should be easy to grow in South Texas,...
Film Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ blends terror of creatures, family drama
BY BROOKE CORSO"A Quiet Place" is almost wordless, yet accomplishes what only the best horror films can achieve: a frenetic tumble of internal dialogue among...
