Lifestyle

Grackles, as gregarious as can be, are fascinating creatures of nature

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 5:50am

Last week, The Advance printed a story about the almighty grackle and its history ties to the Rio Grande Valley. This week, a reader submitted their own vignette about the bird species.

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Salt of the Earth (Part I of II)

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:50am

When we are stressing someone’s solid worth and usefulness, we say, “People like that are the salt of the earth.”

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Happy Father's Day: Why dads are considered special

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:50am

All in all, Sunday is a day to celebrate for sure.

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DHR Health extends 'Mammos for Moms' mammogram screening special

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:51am

As part of its ongoing commitment to women’s health, DHR Health recently announced that it will extend its 'Mammos for Moms' mammogram screening special to the end of June.