March 18, 2013
Appeared in Brownsville Herarld and Valley Morning Star on March 17, 2013 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett A friend of mine recently told a story of her family camping out at Arroyo City, right on the water. She said some family friends…
March 11, 2013
Appeared in Brownsville Herarld and Valley Morning Star on March 10, 2013 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett When I found out that small amounts of dark chocolate, coffee and red wine have health benefits, I didn’t think it could get any…
March 4, 2013
Appeared in Brownsville Herarld and Valley Morning Star on March 3rd, 2013 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett Lebby Salinas was lying in a hospital bed contemplating her death. “I knew I had to die sometime, but I wasn’t ready with my daughter…
March 4, 2013
Appeared in Valley Morning Star on October 6, 2012 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett Convincing myself to keep plodding along, despite the hot sun and tired legs, I sluggishly jogged down the street one morning. I was feeling sorry for myself, feeling…
February 25, 2013
Appeared in Brownsville Herald and Valley Morning Star on December 12, 2010 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett During the holidays emotions and stress are heightened. This is not always a negative, yet it is a reality, and a good time to take…
November 28, 2012
I live far away from many of my relatives, so when I get to see them over the holidays it is always a shock. Nephews and nieces change dramatically. Babies turn into toddlers, toddlers into kids, kids into teenagers, and…
November 12, 2012
Appeared in Brownsville Herald and Valley Morning Star November 11, 2012 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett I’d ridden bikes with my kids through downtown Brownsville before and the experience was far from relaxing. I’m not sure what possessed me to keep trying…
January 20, 2012
The City of Brownsville and the UT School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus announce the start of the 3rd annual Brownsville’s Biggest Loser Challenge! The goal of the challenge is to inspire local residents to increase physical activity, make…