PHARR, Dec. 18 - A third-generation Italian pizza-maker in Phoenix prided himself on the wholesome, homemade nature of his product.

SAN JUAN, Sept. 16 - Alamo native Father Ted Pfeifer, a priest of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is returning home to the Rio Grande Valley for a reading and book signing.

EDINBURG, Aug. 14 - I should say we all need help. That is, it is useful 1) to read the book, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett), and/or 2) to see the film, The Help.

EDINBURG, Aug. 7 - You’re in a good place if you’re in McAllen, Texas this afternoon.

EDINBURG, July 31 - Yes, it’s official. I’ve gone crazy. Last week it was Holy Death, Knights Templar, and America’s Taliban. This week it is “Brujos,” Vampires, and (as always) Politics.

PHARR, July 31 - In a revealing interview with the Guardian’s Bill Rovira, Jaime de Anda, accordionist and lead singer for the Grammy Award winning Tejano group, Jaime y Los Chamacos speaks of his life and his music.