- 1. Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
- (Around Town)
- Spring migration is sweeping across Texas, and barn swallows are already scouting porches, barns, overhangs and eaves for nesting sites. Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 2. On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... tell it to their big brother as they might have a fight on their hands. There is just one problem with the little jingle when two vowels come together in a word they are pronounced differently. The two ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 3. TV program to provide aortic stenosis education
- (Around Town)
- ... demonstration with a member of the STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center team and important strategies for preventing and managing aortic stenosis. “Preventing problems caused by aortic stenosis ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 4. STHS invites community to celebrate 30 years
- (Around Town)
- ... diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, a major, high-prevalence health problem in the Rio Grande Valley, with approximately one in three adults affected, exceeding national and Texas state averages, ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 5. Leisure World quilters host show
- (In The Parks)
- ... for residents experiencing serious health problems and walker bags, clothing protectors (bibs) and lap quilts for the local veteran’s home. If you have any questions or need additional information, please ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 6. STHS Behavioral to highlight importance of mind-body connection at webinar
- (Around Town)
- ... and fostering better health outcomes. Unfortunately, chronic negative emotions have been linked with a number of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure and immune dysfunction. ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 7. Are you ready for Christmas
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... the other problem is that what I would like to give them is never within my budget. High on my list every year are two items that always seem to hit the spot. How about some Valley citrus fruit and some ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 8. STC Mid-Valley Campus launches gift card drive
- (Around Town)
- ... who depend on those,” she said. “We know this might not solve the problem completely, but it will narrow the gap between what they’re able to get and what they need. Especially over the holidays.” She ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 9. STHS and Prominence Health host special seminar for senior adults
- (Around Town)
- ... falls and fractures, reduced mobility, weight gain and related conditions, muscle weakness, sleep problems, social isolation and anxiety and depression. “The bottom line: Joint pain can make life extremely ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 10. batter up and play ball
- (Around Town)
- ... a glove or bat anymore? No problem, the league has equipment they will loan you. The league practices have already started at McAllen’s West Side Park, located on S. Ware Road directly across from ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 11. On the road again – safe travels to you all
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... the pastures were covered with what appeared to be totally dead trees. I could not even spot any new growth. Needless to say, I was anxious to ask a native from that area about this problem. Finally, ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 12. Winter Texans feel safe in the Rio Grande Valley
- (News)
- ... on March 21 of each year. Susan Thomas, at Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, said she has always felt safe with border crossings. There haven’t been any problems in their park. “It’s safer here than in Milwaukee ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 13. MOSTH presents first Sunday Speaker Series of the year
- (Around Town)
- ... skills and knowledge to develop practical solutions to problems in the world around us. Sunday Speaker Series is included in the fee for regular museum admission. FRIENDS of MOSTHistory are admitted ...
- Created on 09 January 2025
- 14. Quilting group sews warmth for children at CASA
- (In The Parks)
- ... and solving world problems together. CASA, casaofhidalgo.com, are volunteers that are trained to represent and advocate for a child’s best interest in the child protection system. They are appointed to ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 15. No bad days
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... at that bracelet, I remember my days as a social worker. We were required to make home visits to many clients who had health problems and even some juveniles who were pre-delinquents. My first question ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 16. A fascination with walls
- (Column: On The Road)
- Walls or fences have always fascinated me. Possibly because I have wondered so many times why they were built in the first place. Are they built to keep something in or to keep something or someone out? ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 17. Seniors, “Let’s play ball again”
- (Around Town)
- ... don’t have a bat or glove? No problem, they have equipment to loan you. No matter what your skill level is, they have a league just right for you. Practices and games are played at the City of McAllen ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 18. Bonham’s Bears Annual Teddy Bear Giveaway
- (In The Parks)
- ... Broken children can have behavior problems, attention deficit disorders, depression, poor performance in school, and shorter lives. After losing support, grieving children have a hard time loving themselves ...
- Created on 08 March 2024
- 19. Volunteering, travel, warmer days ahead
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... is taking longer than usual, but hopefully the situation will improve. My local tech support person has spent almost two full days here working on my computer. We think we have the problem corrected. Just ...
- Created on 25 January 2024
- 20. Leisure World holds biannual quilt show
- (In The Parks)
- ... quilts for residents experiencing serious health problems and walker bags, clothing protectors (bibs) and lap quilts for the local veteran’s home. If you have any questions or need additional information, ...
- Created on 24 January 2024
