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A recently opened bank branch near West University Place is hosting a blood drive Wednesday to support the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Donations support cancer patients, people with sickle cell anemia and others who depend on donated blood.

The blood drive is Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allegiance Bank, 3963 Kirby Drive (near Southwest Freeway). For more information, contact Kurt Hopfe at (281) 894-3286. Visit www.giveblood.org or call 1-888-482-5663 to schedule your donation.