Tag: Vida Sunday
COMMENTARY: The perfect recipe for Texas chili … has beans — get over it
The temperature is 48 degrees, it’s windy and it’s raining as I am writing this, and temperatures are expected to drop down to 35...
Cristela Alonzo continues to live her childhood dreams
Cristela Alonzo remembers watching “Legends of the Hidden Temple” at her home in San Juan.
The popular game show, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from...
On the big screen: McAllen native stars in new horror film, gets local premiere
McAllen native Ariana Guerra, who stars in a new horror movie produced by the same group that made the box office hits “Paranormal Activity”...
Plenty of pets available for adoption at local shelters; The work to combat RGV...
I played a small role in a major rescue effort this week.
Actually, it was the 19th time I have participated in a lifesaving endeavor....
McAllen dance legend remembered as devoted pioneer and mentor
Being a Melba’s Girl means much more than dancing with poise and grace. Melba’s Girls will say it’s much more than pointed toes and...
Kidney recipient reflects on years waiting for transplant
Etched onto Anjanette Gonzales’ left thigh are two long scars, dark ridges that seem to draw out parentheses on her lap.
Tough words lie in...
Alliance fights to preserve life via donations
Edwina Garza of the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance considers organ donations as a person’s opportunity for a “last act of charity.”
Donations are not limited...
Local author and daughter pen children’s book highlighting mental health awareness
Chickadee, a small, yellow chick who wears a long purple bow, usually loves to play outside with her sisters. But all of a sudden,...
MOST History shines light on the tradition of confetti-filled eggs
This Sunday marks the second year Easter collides with the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting social gatherings and church crowds, but Edinburg’s Museum of South Texas...
Local actor challenges herself, writes a young adult book
Jo Hernandez, a La Joya native who has been acting since she was 8 years old, tried her hand at a new artform this...