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Gladys Porter Zoo Celebrates Grand Opening of Soaring Eagle Zipline, Launching New Era of Adventure and Tourism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gladys Porter Zoo Celebrates Grand Opening of Soaring Eagle Zipline, Launching New Era of Adventure and Tourism BROWNSVILLE, Texas (July 9, 2025) – The Gladys Porter Zoo today hosted a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening its highly anticipated Soaring Eagle Zipline. This landmark attraction marks the exciting completion of the first project in Phase I of the Zoo’s 10-year Master Plan, promising an unparalleled aerial adventure and a boost to tourism in
HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER CARRYING WHOLE BLOOD; LEADING THE COUNTY
PRESS RELEASE HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER CARRYING Whole blood; leading the countyHMC currently the only hospital in Cameron County with “Low Titer O+ Whole Blood” Harlingen, July 9, 2025- Harlingen Medical Center is currently the only hospital in Cameron County carrying “Low Titer O+ Whole Blood” (LTOWB) – an "all-in-one" blood, which includes red blood cells, platelets, and plasma all together. This can help facilitate transfusion of blood into bleeding patients during certain emergency situations.
VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN 2025
VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE IN 2025Cameron County’s only hospital to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in healthcare BROWNSVILLE, Texas (July 8, 2025) – Valley Regional Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special
Join the Excitement at the Kemps Krawl 5K: Glow, Color, and Conservation!
Join the Excitement at the Kemps Krawl 5K: Glow, Color, and Conservation! South Padre Island, TX - Experience the Kemps Krawl 5K like never before on Saturday, September 20, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM! This year’s event promises a dazzling twist with a glow-in-the-dark, family-friendly race under the shimmering South Padre Island sky. The Kemps Krawl 5K isn’t just another run. This year, it’s a night of glow-in-the-dark fun as the sun sets over the Gulf on the beautiful beaches of South Padre Island.
