From Harlingen, Texas: A new initiative aims to combat opioid overdoses by providing easy access to a lifesaving medication. Five vending machines have been installed to dispense this medication.
An event was recently held to mark the launch of these machines. They are now available across a certain county.
Further information about this effort can be found through the source, including the timing of the initial machine installation and the organization behind the initiative.
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The Edinburg CISD administration building is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy: Edinburg CISD /Facebook) E DINBURG — The school board here Tuesday voted to solicit requests for qualifications (RFQ) for an independent forensic audit that sparked a discussion on what the scope ...
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H ARLINGEN — The city’s biggest battery storage plant is ready to power up the grid. After about three years of planning, East Point Energy, a Charlottesville, Virginia-based company, is operating the plant made up of rows of long tanks storing lithium-ion batteries across a six-...
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — While the NHL may soon expand to Houston or Austin, Texas, the road to adding a 33rd team still has some obstacles to clear. With the league in the middle of a process of exploring possible expansion with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Deputy Commission...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Families across the Rio Grande Valley are invited to get active while supporting a local cause during Sunny Glen Children's Home's 12th annual Incredible Kidz 5K, 1-Mile and Color Run later this month. Amanda Lucio, director of marketing for Sun...
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Six goals for Paris Saint-Germain, five for Barcelona and classically just one for Arsenal as the serious contenders for the Champions League started with wins Wednesday. There was a hat trick for Ferran Torres, the World Cup-winning goalscorer, on his PSG debut in the competitio...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina. Gauff overcame a horrible start to give herself a chance at a second U.S. O...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local photographer and videographer collaborates with the well-known metal band Walls of Jericho to film their latest music video in Harlingen. Mateo Torres has worked in the rock/metal music industry for nearly 20 years, including with bands ...
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The Anaheim Ducks placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers in the first step to terminate his contract, a person with knowledge of the move confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the Ducks have not a...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit reveals new details in the arrest of an Edinburg pastor accused of inappropriately touching minors at church. According to the affidavit, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, pastor at Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, is accused of tou...
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M ISSION — A public hearing on the city’s preliminary budget became tense Tuesday afternoon during an exchange in public comment between a local resident and the city council. Although the council held the public hearing during its regular meeting, the actual vote for the adoptio...
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MADRID (AP) — Carlos Sainz expects the new hybrid Madring track at the Spanish Grand Prix to be one of the toughest of the season. The new circuit, which was built using a mix of existing roads and purpose-built sections, will make its Formula 1 debut this weekend. Sainz said Wed...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The late-night action at the U.S. Open has now reached an extreme. Ben Shelton's five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, leaving few people awake to see the 4 1/2-hour marathon reach its finale ...
