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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.
Gladys Porter Zoo Announces New Book & New Baby for Rocket, the “Space Giraffe”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gladys Porter Zoo Announces New Book & New Baby for Rocket, the “Space Giraffe” Brownsville, Texas (June 21, 2025) – In honor of World Giraffe Day, Gladys Porter Zoo staff are thrilled to share some very exciting, giraffe-related news. Local author Suzanne Shepard is preparing to launch the third book in her chart-topping children’s book series, Rocket the Space Giraffe. In addition to this thrilling announcement, Rocket, the inspiration behind the book series, recently gave
DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 2025 STORMS
The Small Business Administration – Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience – is offering disaster assistance in Cameron County due to the Severe Storms and Flooding from March 26 to March 28, 2025. Attached is a FACT SHEET, RESOURCE PARTNERS INFORMATION AND BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTERS AND DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS location information. In summary, Disaster Assistance includes: • Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan up to $500,000 for primary residence structural repairs or
News Release: 6/6/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 5, 2025Sea Turtle Inc. Contact: marketing@seaturtleinc.org Exciting Summer Lineup of Kid-Friendly Programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Padre Island, TX - This summer, Sea Turtle, Inc. is making it easier than ever for young ocean lovers to dive into discovery! With the return of its Kid’s Night Out and Summer Camp experiences, families are invited to enjoy fun, learning, and conservation—all in one unforgettable adventure. Whether you're a local parent looking for an
HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER IMPLANTS RGV’s 1st “SMART MINI-CCM” DEVICE TO HELP HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER IMPLANTS RGV’s 1ˢᵗ “SMART MINI - CCM” DEVICE TO HELP HEART FAILURE PATIENTSValley man receives “Optimizer Smart Mini” device to improve quality of life for heart patients; Dr. Frank Mazzola performs ground-breaking procedure at Harlingen Medical Center HARLINGEN, June 4, 2025 – A Rio Grande Valley man has become the first patient in South Texas (south of San Antonio) to receive a new device designed to improve the function of the heart in heart failure patients. Dr. Frank Mazzola,
