What's up Lyford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How stalled wind permits could affect turbines rising near Lyford
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; breezy, humid, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 94, low: 75.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Feds cite national security to stall 54 Texas wind projects (mysanantonio.com) — Wind turbines near Lyford along U.S. 77 are part of a much larger fight over wind energy in Texas, as 54 projects statewide are stalled by new Pentagon permitting delays. The holdup, framed as a national security review, is raising costs, threatening financing, and drawing criticism from energy experts who say the administration is broadly undermining wind power growth.

📸 Around Lyford
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday May 25
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Memorial Day
Mercedes ISD
Mercedes, TX 78570
Friday May 29
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Class of 2026 Graduation
Mercedes ISD
Mercedes, TX 78570
Sunday May 31
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Diamonds & Tiaras Wedding & Quinceañera Expo →
Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr, Harlingen
1:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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P.A.I.D. - Pay App Masterclass →
Rio Grande Valley Chapter of Associated General Contractors, 6918 W Expy 83, Harlingen
9:30 am
Monday June 8
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RGV Detachment Meeting →
Marine Corps League - RGV Detachment, 712 N 77 Sunshine Strip #28, Harlingen
6:30 pm
Tuesday June 9
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Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Monthly Meeting →
Reyna's BBQ & Cocina - Harlingen, 2410 TX-54 Spur, Harlingen
6:30 pm
Thursday July 2
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Women Empowering Women: Abby Elizondo →
Greater Chamber of Harlingen, 311 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen
12:00 pm
Thursday July 30
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[HARLINGEN] Soft Skills Workshop →
Workforce Solutions Cameron, 1820 W Jefferson Ave, Harlingen
9:00 am
Friday September 11
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Frontera FEST 2026 →
Harlingen Soccer Complex, 4515 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen
2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Frontera Fest: Kevvo & Vale Pintos - Saturday →
Harlingen Soccer Complex, 4515 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen
2:00 pm
Monday October 5
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[HARLINGEN] ADDITIONAL Job Readiness Workshop →
Workforce Solutions Cameron, 1820 W Jefferson Ave, Harlingen
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Church's Chicken Restaurant posted a job opening for Cook - Restaurant 201296 - 694 E. Hildalgo, Raymondville, TX 78580 in Raymondville. Apply here.
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Journeys posted a job opening for Store Manager in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lyford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harlingen
Weslaco
- STHS Children's to host webinar to help parents understand autoimmune disorders in children (riograndeguardian.com)
Edinburg
- Former Edinburg school board member, South Texas wind energy consultant dies (progresstimes.net)
Ok Lyford! 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: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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