Clean Alternative
Tweet Clean Alternative Plasma2Energy’s investment, using state of the art technology to produce clean, efficient energy without sacrificing the environment By Joe Louis Gomez In these modern times, when burgeoning cities struggle to manage rapidly aging landfills, and as a consequence, sacrificing environmental quality through dated waste disposal practices, the …
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Are You a Good Listener?
Tweet Are You a Good Listener? By Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa An old Italian proverb says, “From listening comes wisdom, from speaking comes repentance.” In today’s technological world, listening is not practiced as much as it should be. However, a true servant leader will listen first because true listening builds strength in …
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The University Center at Harlingen: New Doors Open in Higher Education
Tweet The University Center at Harlingen: New Doors Open in Higher Education Krystal Krenek The ribbon was cut and the applause sounded for the grand opening of The University Center at Harlingen at the end of August. Texas State Technical College and the Economic Development Corporation of Harlingen have partnered …
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The Substance of Sparkle and Shine
Tweet Illuminations: The Substance of Sparkle and Shine Krystal Krenek Sisters Melinda and D’Ann Garcia see more than bright lights in the future of their family business, Illuminations, of McAllen. They aim to provide the best service possible in the residential and commercial lighting industry while keeping their expanding showroom …
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Polio: American Success Story
Tweet HED: Polio: American Success Story DEK: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Oshinsky shares the fascinating story of polio BY: Cheryl Taylor, UTB/TSC Office of News and Information TEXT: Many Rio Grande Valley residents remember the days during the 1940s and ’50s when the dread of polio hung in the …
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A Higher Calling
Tweet Spirit Alliance Home Health Agency: A Higher Calling By Krystal Krenek Rosie Gutierrez speaks passionately about the life mission she and her husband, Eddie, have been called to by the Lord in operating Spirit Alliance Home Health Agency. In the wake of changing national health care laws in recent …
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Taking It in a Whole New Stride
Tweet Footworks: Taking It in a Whole New Stride Krystal Krenek Footworks Performance Shoe Store of Harlingen is in more than the business of athletic footwear; Footworks centers on promoting health and activity in our community. Owned by physical therapists Jun and Edith Ellorimo, Michael Bedolla, and physical therapist assistant …
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VALLEY HOSPITAL AWARDED 1ST JOINT REPLACEMENT “GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL” SOUTH OF SAN ANTONIO
Tweet VALLEY HOSPITAL AWARDED 1ST JOINT REPLACEMENT “GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL” SOUTH OF SAN ANTONIO Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen becomes 1st in South Texas certified for knee and hip replacements surgery by national accrediting agency; hospital has helped thousands of Valley patients, Winter Texans to walk again without pain HARLINGEN …
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NEW SURGICAL SUITES
Tweet NEW SURGICAL SUITES open WeD. IN BROWNSVILLE, TO BENEFIT VALLEY PATIENTS NEEDING WIDE VARIETY OF SURGERIES State-of-the-art Operating Rooms at Valley Baptist-Brownsville feature latest HD equipment; minimally-invasive surgery; new LED lights brighter than conventional Surgery lights BROWNSVILLE, August 8, 2011 — Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville has completed construction to …
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Don’t Rely Solely on ‘Uncle Sam’s’ Help During Retirement
Tweet Don’t Rely Solely on ‘Uncle Sam’s’ Help During Retirement You can’t watch television or read a newspaper without being reminded of the uncertain times we’re in. Disappearing jobs, disturbing stock market losses, the rising cost of living — we don’t need to tell you that it’s rough out there. …
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