- 1. STHS shares important safety tips during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- (Around Town)
- ... a firearm, it’s important to understand how to handle, load and clean it safely. Consider taking a gun safety class at a local gun store or shooting range to build confidence and proper technique. Avoid ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 2. Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
- (Around Town)
- ... a bird lays eggs in a nest, it is considered in use, and it is illegal to remove it. “The main reason people want to remove barn swallow nests is aesthetic,” Tidwell said. “Mud nests on the side of your ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 3. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... according to her fellow Classy Quilters. She says she’s not sure how that happens, but she realizes that she has a “creative bent.” So, when she considers a quilt project, it’s the pattern that excites ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 4. Alamo area Winter Texans have fun in Alamo parade
- (Around Town)
- ... Minnesota Ken and Linda Svenby. The foursome considers Ken the engineer for the theme each year. In fact, Lynn said Ken will begin contemplating the 2027 theme as soon as its announced, usually in August. ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 5. On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... Giving this one hour of service every week has brought me a great deal of pleasure and a feeling that my small contribution may actually be making a difference. I am even considering adding another school ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 6. STHS highlights importance of weight management
- (Around Town)
- ... significantly with weight, with more than 70% of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese, according to the National Institutes of Health, while 9-10% are considered severely obese, meaning they have ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 7. Explore the Olmecs at IMAS at annual celebration
- (Around Town)
- ... and are considered the ‘Mother Culture’ that inspired the other great civilizations of Mesoamerica,” stated Marcelo Ramirez, IMAS Curator. “Many of the technological contributions of their society are ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 8. Give with Joy to The Salvation Army
- (Around Town)
- ... assistance and hope, not just during the holidays, but all year long. “We encourage everyone to pause and reflect on the blessings you’ve received and consider sharing those blessings with others,” ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 9. Reduce holiday waste and make recycling easy, convenient, and impactful
- (Around Town)
- ... bins — consider returning plastic bags and bubble wrap to grocery stores that offer film recycling. Rinse Containers: Empty food and beverage containers should be rinsed before recycling to prevent contamination. ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 10. It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit
- (Around Town)
- ... they grow. Anything that starts from a flower is classified botanically as a fruit. Why do people mistake pumpkins for vegetables? People typically consider something as either a fruit or a vegetable ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 11. Tips to safely share the beach with nesting shorebirds
- (Around Town)
- ... and even direct harm to nests, chicks, and adult birds. Dogs can also overheat and/or become dehydrated at the beach, so for their safety as well as that of the birds, consider keeping them at home. • ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 12. STC Cosmetology students provide complimentary services
- (Around Town)
- ... services for staff, faculty and the public. Faculty with the program say they also take special consideration for students seeking help for potential job interviews and related services. To learn more ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 13. We are so happy to have you
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... in the tip of Texas. One of the things that makes us famous is the 825,000-acre, historical King Ranch that is ranked as the most famous ranch in the world and is considered the birthplace of ranching ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 14. Mid-Valley golf courses offer an array of options
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... come from. But the clubhouse and friendliness alone aren’t what gains its loyalty. In fact, one could consider the clubhouse, the golf course and everything in between part of Stuart Place’s charm and ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 15. Let’s go on a tour
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... The promise must be written and often even witnessed or notarized. Many look on these changes as progress while others might consider the changes as regression. There is one thing for sure none of the ...
- Created on 26 February 2025
- 16. Transformation makes lower Valley golf courses winners
- (Around Town)
- ... built as a nine-hole course but expanded to 18 holes in 1985. It’s situated along the banks of the Rio Grande and was once considered one of the best-kept golf secrets in the Valley. In some ways, it still ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 17. New exhibit celebrates 50 years of festival and show winners
- (Around Town)
- ... teacher, author, and television personality. “Libby is considered one of the world's top innovators of machine stitching,” Mangum adds. “Her quilts were and are easily identifiable based on the use of thread ...
- Created on 13 February 2025
- 18. Santa Maria Bullring holds grand opening
- (Entertainment)
- ... are bloodless bullfights. Bullfights are always an exciting event. In Hispanic culture the bullfight is considered more like a ballet than a sport because of the intricate moves the matador must make in ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 19. Lower Valley golf courses offer scenic holes
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... enchanting views it provides of the Laguna Madre and South Padre Island across the water. While No. 3 is considered the signature hole, it’s numbers 4 and 5 that golfers will remember because of those ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
- 20. Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations are open
- (Around Town)
- ... of a simple shoebox,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “You can show kids in need the true meaning of Christmas this year through a shoebox gift. Please prayerfully consider packing ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
