The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by picking it up to look for a yellowish spot underneath. “It should be dull ...

A hail stone the size of melon found Sunday near Vigo Park in the Texas Panhandle could be the largest-ever in the state, experts say.

Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor. Settle for a happy medium – you want a melon that’s firm but not too firm ...