COMMENTARY: Bathroom talk could save lives
BY LORENA SAENZ GONZALEZThe title of a popular children’s book, “Everyone Poops,” is a good reminder for adults that talking about your bowel movements...
Genius in a Bottle: What’s your favorite wine? It depends on the season
BY CARLOS CARDENASWorking as a wine professional, I’ve been asked many interesting questions, but by far the most difficult is, “What is YOUR favorite...
PSJA ISD teacher joined Teach For America to jumpstart career
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORAlexina Beckley is a first year corps member teacher with Teach For America. She teaches 7th Grade reading and writing...
Artist effectively evokes feeling through three different approaches
BY NANCY MOYERHouston artist, David McGee, believes in the creative perception. His emotional response to objects or situations determines the medium he will use...
Border BioBlitz documents Santa Ana wildlife in binational science effort
ALAMO — Looking to preserve the biodiversity of the Rio Grande Valley, volunteers from both sides of the border have been working to document...
Duelo, country artists to perform Friday at Livestock Show
The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off more than a week of live music with concerts on two stages Friday.Duelo will...
Four regional gems to check out on YouTube
BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis week, I am going to recommend four regional gems to check out.>> “La Marcha del Campesino” and “Siguieron Los Campesinos” by...
Film Review: ‘The Strangers: Prey at Night’ a sluggish, cliche-driven sequel
BY BROOKE CORSO“The Strangers: Prey at Night” throws every horror cliche in the book into its slasher story of a family of four hunted...
Festiva Events — Friday, March 9 – Sunday, March 11
HAVE AN EVENT COMING UP?Submit your information to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.FRIDAYSUNSET YOGAYoga has immense benefits...
Country, tejano and latin performers announced for HubPhest
Country and tejano music will be on tap as the city of Pharr pays tribute to its unique cross-cultural heritage during the annual HubPhest...
