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FOX2 Join the Challenge Health Walk

May 23, 2013
Photo taken by Promotions Department from previous health walk.

The FOX2 Join the Challenge Health Walk is tonight.

Come walk with members of the FOX2 newscast tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Fireman’s Park in McAllen.

This month we are walking in …

Doctors save Ohio boy by using 3-D laser printer to create an airway tube

May 23, 2013
Kaiba Gionfriddo

In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop …

EPA Plans to Lower Amount of Fluoride In Drinking Water

May 22, 2013
EPA Plans to Lower Amount Of Fluoride In Drinking Water

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now reversed its stance on fluoride use in water.

For decades experts and government officials have touted fluoride as a tool to strengthen tooth enamel …

The DSM-5 is here: What the controversial new changes mean for mental health care

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Article written by FOX News reporter Loren Grush

The most recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has arrived, and the latest changes have caused divisions …

Mental Disorder Manual Criticized By Psychiatric Community

May 21, 2013
Mental Disorders Criticized By Psychiatric Community

Well the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, also known as DSM, has hit shelves and the latest revisions are being met with resistance from …

Tunisia announces 3 cases of coronavirus, 1 death

May 21, 2013
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A 66-year-old Tunisian man has died from the new coronavirus following a visit to Saudi Arabia and two of his adult children were infected with it, the …

Health Matters: Copper Used To Fight Hospital Infections

May 20, 2013
Health Matters: Copper Used To Fight Hospital Infections

One medical university makes an effort to lower bacterial infections passed between patients, visitors and hospital staff.

The Medical University of South Carolina replaced key surfaces that patients, visitors and doctors …

Measles surges in UK years after vaccine scare

May 20, 2013
Britain Measles

LONDON (AP) — More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of …

Health Matters: University Creates Human Stem Cell From Skin Cells

May 17, 2013
Health Matters: University Creates Human Stem Cell From Skin Cells

Scientists at Oregon Health Sciences University become the first to create human stem cells from skin cells.

The team used a variation on a common therapy transplanting the nucleus of one …

Health matters: E. Coli Found In Pools

May 16, 2013 1
Health matters: E. Coli Found In Pools

Well the warm temperatures are finally here and that means lots of days cooling off at the pool.

But a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says …

Live Music Therapy May Help Tiny Preemies Adapt to Life Outside the Womb

May 16, 2013 1
Elizabeth Klinger, Augustin Morales, Lucy Morales

CHICAGO (AP) — As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.

This is therapy in a …

Health Matters: Only 1 In 5 Meet Physical Activity Guidelines

May 15, 2013
Health Matters: Only 1 In 5 Meet Physical Activity Guidelines

A new report finds only 1 in every 5 adults are meeting the 2008 physical activity guidelines recommended by the government.

The guidelines incorporate a combination of aerobic physical activity and …

Entertainment News

  • Paolo Sorrentino serves up a cinema banquet at Cannes Anna Della Rosa, Paolo Sorrentino, Toni Servillo, Sabrina Ferilli

    CANNES, France (AP) — Paolo Sorrentino has a thing about food — appropriately enough, for the director of a sumptuous feast of a film, “The Great Beauty.”

    The Italian auteur’s Cannes Film …

  • Seen and heard at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival France Cannes Jimmy P Red Carpet

    CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

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    DAMIAN LEWIS: FROM HOMELAND TO SCOTLAND

    “Homeland” without Sgt. Nicholas Brody? Damian Lewis says it’s possible.

    The British …

  • In Coens’ Cannes hit, Oscar Isaac gets his break Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake

    CANNES, France (AP) — Joel and Ethan Coen had almost given up on casting the lead for their film “Inside Llewyn Davis.” The part, a folk musician in early 1960s Greenwich …

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Category: GeneralMarcha y Feria de Salud

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May 1, 2013 1:16 pm

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Category: ArtJunior Ranger Day

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May 4, 2013 3:00 pm

Join the park and community partners as we celebrate the National Park Service and its mission. Visit National Parks around the nation via live video programs, participate in activities and games about healthy living, and enjoy living history programs. Kids are invited to earn badges and prizes.
Time: 10 am. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free of charge and open to the public
For more information: Call (956) 541-2785

Event Location: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Rd.

Junior Ranger Day

Category: GeneralFiesta Cinco de Mayo

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May 4, 2013 8:00 pm

The City of Harlingen and the Office of the Mexican Consulate invite you to enjoy performances by Las Margaritas, Mariachi Imperial, Frutty Villarreal & Fit4Life Folklorico Dance, and Grupo Norteño Los Federales! Saturday, May 4th from 3 PM - 8 PM .Admission is FREE!

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Category: GeneralSouth Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

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May 8, 2013 5:00 pm

In 2013 South Texas Hurricane Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency preparedness management and homeland security, and preparedness function for the region.

The large exhibit hall will be open to the public on both days of the conference. We will have vendors available to provide critical preparedness information and resources to help empower residents with the necessary tools to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. We will also have emergency vehicle demonstrations for the following departments.

City of Weslaco Rio Grande Emergency Medical Regional Response Team (Mobile Command Trailer)
Texas Department of Public Safety (Response Boat)
San Juan PD Task Force (Swat Vehicle Truck)

As well as a wide variety of other emergency response vehicles.

This event is completely free to the public.

South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 8, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: GeneralSouth Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

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May 9, 2013 5:00 pm

In 2013 South Texas Hurricane Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency preparedness management and homeland security, and preparedness function for the region.

The large exhibit hall will be open to the public on both days of the conference. We will have vendors available to provide critical preparedness information and resources to help empower residents with the necessary tools to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. We will also have emergency vehicle demonstrations for the following departments.

City of Weslaco Rio Grande Emergency Medical Regional Response Team (Mobile Command Trailer)
Texas Department of Public Safety (Response Boat)
San Juan PD Task Force (Swat Vehicle Truck)

As well as a wide variety of other emergency response vehicles.

This event is completely free to the public.

South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 9, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 10, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 11, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

Category: GeneralMother's Day Breakfast

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May 11, 2013 12:08 pm

The Mission Historical Museum will exclusively be treating our members to a memorable Mother’s Day Appreciation Breakfast. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and be serenaded with Trio music by Los Padrinos. Trio is a method of instrumentation or vocalization by three different sounds or voices to make a melodious music or song.This talented group were born and raised in rural South Texas. Juan Porras, Jose Carrio, and Miguel Angel Juarez are self- taught musicians whose interpretations of “Trio” music are harmoniously sung along with the sounds of a Spanish guitar. Los Padrinos will perform the traditional serenade “Las Mananitas” which is most appropriate for Mother’s Day. This special event will be held on May 11, 2013 at 10 am in the Annex Building at 200 E. Tom Landry. Please RSVP by calling (956) 580-8646

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Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 12, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: GeneralSolara Hospital First Annual Health Fair

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May 15, 2013 1:01 pm

Join us for our First Annual Health Fair at Solara Hospital! Visit with companies, speak with a dietitian about your diet, talk to a pharmacist about your medications, get your blood sugar and blood pressure checked and much more! Join us for refreshments, giveaways, and valuable information about your health! See you there!

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Category: GeneralHarmony Science Academy 1mile Fun Run and Health Fair

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May 18, 2013 10:15 am

This Saturday May 18th HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY will be having a marathon event. Our goal is to get our children and community active and learn more about healthy lifestyles. This event will be held at the BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK. EVENT STARTS AT 8:00 a.m PUBLIC US INVITED TO JOIN US.

Harmony Science Academy 1mile Fun Run and Health Fair

Category: General1 Mile Tiger Run

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May 18, 2013 3:17 pm

1 mile running event is going be held at the Brownsville sports park on May 18 2013 at 8am. The race will be 10.00 per person. A t-shirt will be provided for the first 100 participants. All proceeds will go towards Harmony Science Academy Athletics program for all of our students k-12 grade level.

1 Mile Tiger Run

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Category: GeneralFun Health Walk with FOX 2 & Univision 48

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May 23, 2013 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly “Fun Health Walk” Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Townlake at Fireman’s Park. Please wear a grey shirt. This month we are supporting Asthma Awareness.

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Category: GeneralBud Light River City Rockfest

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May 26, 2013 12:48 pm

Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains, Bullet for my Valentine, Skillet, Halestorm, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, Clutch, The Sword, and more. For additional updates to the Bud Light River City Rockfest, visit RiverCityRockfest.com.

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Category: General3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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May 31, 2013N/A

The Knights of Columbus Council 2698 from Mission are happy to announce the 3nd Annual “Summer Knights” Fishing Tournament on South Padre Island, Texas. The tournament will take place May 31st & June 1st, 2013 at Louie’s Backyard on the Island. Friday’s festivities begin at 4:00 pm with registration, music and fun. Fishing begins on Saturday at 6:00 am with weigh in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm that day followed by prizes, dinner then music by Roy Solis. Proceeds are to benefit the Columbian Squires Circle 1492 from St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mission, Texas.

3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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Category: General3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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June 1, 2013N/A

The Knights of Columbus Council 2698 from Mission are happy to announce the 3nd Annual “Summer Knights” Fishing Tournament on South Padre Island, Texas. The tournament will take place May 31st & June 1st, 2013 at Louie’s Backyard on the Island. Friday’s festivities begin at 4:00 pm with registration, music and fun. Fishing begins on Saturday at 6:00 am with weigh in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm that day followed by prizes, dinner then music by Roy Solis. Proceeds are to benefit the Columbian Squires Circle 1492 from St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mission, Texas.

3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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