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Good day Harlingen! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen 82-year-old Pedro Casarez in the Harlingen area?
  • How Harlingen neighbors united for suicide prevention at Vestal Park
  • Why 23 women chose welding at Harlingen's TSTC campus

Also on today's calendar: [HARLINGEN] Job Readiness Workshop and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 97, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Silver Alert: Missing 82-Year-Old Pedro Casarez (thekatynews.com) — Authorities have issued an active Silver Alert after 82-year-old Pedro Casarez was last seen Thursday evening on the 16600 block of Wilson Road in Harlingen. Residents are urged to call 911 or the Primera Police Department immediately with any sightings, as officials continue updating this developing notice from Texas DPS.
   

2. 'Out of the Darkness' Walk raises suicide prevention awareness in Harlingen (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen residents gathered at Vestal Park for the Out of the Darkness Walk, a national suicide-prevention event focused on support, remembrance, and community healing. Local organizer Brianna Quiroga shared how losing two close friends led her to volunteer, hoping to encourage neighbors to talk openly about mental health and know they're not alone.
   

3. Breakthrough in the booth: 23 women tackle welding at TSTC (wacotrib.com) — At Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus, 23 women are now training in welding, signaling a big shift in a traditionally male trade and meeting strong demand from Rio Grande Valley employers. Students share how hands-on practice is building confidence and opening doors to careers as inspectors, instructors, and skilled welders across Texas.
   

4. Senior Citizens in the Rio Grande Valley Are Paying the Price for Oppressive Heat (goodmenproject.com) — Harlingen residents are part of a growing crisis where Rio Grande Valley seniors face deadly indoor heat because they can't afford to run their air conditioning. The story highlights a Harlingen couple who died in their sweltering home, rising electricity costs, limited utility assistance, and new paramedic outreach efforts aimed at preventing more tragedies among low‑income elderly neighbors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🏀 More improvements are underway at Wilson Sports Complex in District 5!
    Work is moving forward on resurfacing the basketball courts. Crews are applying a concrete slurry to fill cracks, low spots, and other surface… (Nextdoor Eagle Hill)
  • Is anyone missing this cute little guy??
    He has been fed and given water and is currently at the fire department on the loop. (Nextdoor Palm Valley)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 41 in Harlingen. Apply here.
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harlingen here.

Ok Harlingen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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