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Good morning Harlingen! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Harlingen startups just landed $65,000 in growth funding?
  • How Harlingen veterans can tap new funds for vital home repairs
  • Harlingen survivors explain how one mammogram changed everything

Also on today's calendar: Porter at Harlingen South and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with thunderstorms, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm; breezy, humid, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Silly Dillys Wins $30,000 at RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition (texasborderbusiness.com) — Harlingen entrepreneurs just saw a major boost, with Silly Dillys winning $30,000 and other local startups sharing $65,000 in grants through the RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition. Organized by Harlingen EDC and UTRGV, the program supports early-stage and expanding businesses that commit to operating in Harlingen, pairing funding with weeks of mentorship and training.
   

2. City of Harlingen receives grant meant to help veterans repair homes (krgv.com) — Harlingen veterans and surviving spouses can now apply for help with critical home repairs and accessibility upgrades thanks to a new $275,000 Housing for Texas Heroes grant. The city expects to assist at least seven households and also has over $200,000 available for rent, utility, and food aid, with in-person applications accepted Tuesdays and Thursdays at 502 East Tyler Avenue.
   

3. Valley breast cancer survivors share stories to urge screenings (myrgv.com) — Harlingen breast cancer survivors are sharing their stories through Valley Baptist to urge local women not to skip mammograms, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Their early detections, often from routine screenings, meant less invasive treatment and better outcomes, and they're now volunteering around the hospital while reminding neighbors that timely mammograms can be lifesaving.
   

4. DPS: 2 men dead after driver runs red light (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen readers are learning that two Mission men died Sunday after a pickup allegedly ran a red light at FM 1924 and Minnesota Road in Hidalgo County, according to DPS. Troopers say one truck struck another in the intersection, and both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene as the investigation continues.
   

5. 'Where Are Your Tears for American Kids?': Rep. Greg Casar's Texas Courtroom Post Sparks Backlash After 13-Year-Old Angel's Removal Hearing (newsbreak.com) — A recent immigration court hearing in Harlingen saw 25 children appear before a judge, many without lawyers, including a 13-year-old boy who received a removal order with time to appeal. Rep. Greg Casar's emotional post about the scene sparked a fierce online debate over due process, parental responsibility, and how unaccompanied minors are treated in immigration courts nationwide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The best thing to do on a rainy day is to take a nap.
    This black-crowned night heron has the right idea only I would have chosen a drier spot! (Nextdoor Treasure Hills)
  • From Palm Valley Leadership: We are continually monitoring the rain and ground water.
    As of mid day on Sunday, our drainage is working well and keeping up with the rain water we have received over the last few days. Our staff remain… (Nextdoor )
  • Target Corporation posted a job opening for Visual Merchandiser - Harlingen, TX in Harlingen. Apply here.
  • Southwest Key Programs, Inc. posted a job opening for Career Coach TANF/SNAP/NCP 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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