GARDEN VIEW: Hibiscus – southern charm and tropical delight
BY BARBARA STORZAnyone who grew up in the south is likely to remember Althea, also called Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). It is a...
SOUND ‘ROUND: Making music whilst they still breathe
BY BY JON LaFOLLETTEORCHESTRA BAOBAB — TRIBUTE TO NDIOUGA DIENG (NONESUCH)This ain’t no typical tribute record. Though original member and album namesake Ndiouga Dieng...
LETTERS: On Cruz’ July 4 McAllen visit; GOP healthcare plan and Edinburg parks
Cruz’ July 4 visitI am surprised and highly disappointed Sen. Ted Cruz was asked to participate in McAllen’s Fourth of July Parade. In my...
REGIONAL RAMBLINGS: Songs for your summer playlist
BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis week, I’m going to recommend four great Rio Grande Valley jams to check out this summer, to add to your Tejano...
MOVIE REVIEW: Film creates a lot of noise and clashes of metal, not much...
BY BROOKE CORSOThe fifth film in the Transformers series, “The Last Knight,” opens with a mighty battle between King Arthur and his knights and...
UTRGV Provost named president of SUNY at Albany
EDINBURG — Havidán Rodríguez, founding provost at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and former interim president of UT-Pan American, has been named...
Former adult probation officer surrenders to authorities in connection with bribery investigation
PHARR — A former employee surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon in connection with an investigation into possible bribery and theft at the county’s adult...
Sen. Cruz to participate in McAllen Fourth of July Parade
Sen. Ted Cruz will be a guest at McAllen’s annual Fourth of July Parade this year.McAllen Mayor Jim Darling said Cruz will give remarks...
SURFACE TREATMENT: Exhibit draws viewer into surprising, beautiful glass world
BY NANCY MOYERMy first reaction to this exhibit was a sudden remembrance of “The Crystal World” by J.G. Ballard, where nature is transformed into...
COMMENTARY: Are chickens smarter than your average human?
BY HEATHER MOOREAre you concerned about animal welfare? Do you believe that cage-free eggs and free-range chicken are humane options? Then you’ll be interested...
