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Type O blood donors needed for South Texas blood drive
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Claudia Torres , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The South Texas Blood & Tissue organization is seeking these donations to aid in saving lives.
In South Texas, a call for donations has been made due to a shortage. People with a specific blood type are being asked to help. The South Texas Blood & Tissue organization is seeking these donations to aid in saving lives.
Details about the need for donations are available from the organization. Further information can be found through ValleyCentral, including specifics about the types of donations needed and how they can be used to make a difference in the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In South Texas, a call for donations has been made due to a shortage. People with a specific blood type are being asked to help. The South Texas Blood & Tissue organization is seeking these donations…
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