🌱 Patch AM: What new rules will shape your next Harlingen city commission visit?

What's up Harlingen! 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:

• What new rules will shape your next Harlingen city commission visit?
• How a Harlingen native turned a nearby park into a birding magnet

Also on today's calendar: 100 Couples Who Care 2026.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Becoming windier and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 77.
• Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Harlingen updates decorum policy for commission meetings (krgv.com) — Harlingen residents now face updated rules for speaking and recording at city commission meetings, including advance registration by 3 p.m. and time limits on comments. The new decorum policy clarifies where recording devices can be used, protects critical speech, and aims to align meetings with state law while keeping public feedback central to city decision-making.
   

• State Park Marks 20 Years in RGV (valleybusinessreport.com) — A Harlingen native now leading Estero Llano Grande State Park is celebrating the park's 20th anniversary and inviting Rio Grande Valley families to explore nature just a short drive away. With birdwatching, kids' archery, science fairs, and new gathering spaces, the Mercedes-based park offers Harlingen residents nearby outdoor adventures and boosts the Mid-Valley economy.
   

📸 Around Harlingen

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harlingen

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Frontera Fest: Kevvo & Vale Pintos - Saturday →
  Harlingen Soccer Complex, 4515 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• 100 Couples Who Care 2026 →
  TSTC - Harlingen, Cultural Arts Center, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Women Empowering Women: Abby Elizondo →
  Greater Chamber of Harlingen, 311 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Monthly Meeting →
  Reyna's BBQ & Cocina - Harlingen, 2410 TX-54 Spur, Harlingen
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This little chihuahua was picked up last night.
  She has been fed, has water, and a blanket. She's our unofficial k9 until her owners are found. Please contact 956-873-1500 if she belongs to you. (Nextdoor )
• Looking for a home for these two cute three months old stray puppies.
  The mom had them at an unknown location but i feed the mom. Since they are old enough to wonder around, they showed up in and around my property… (Nextdoor Arroyo vista)

🗞 Nearby News

Weslaco

• Valley schools receiving more than $158 million in federal funds (krgv.com)
• No. 2 Weslaco, No. 5 Mustangs set to clash in GOTW (rgvsports.com)

Brownsville

• BCIC Launches BIG LIFT Storefront Improvement Grants for District 2 Small Businesses (texasborderbusiness.com)
• Arrieta gives update on Plan México (riograndeguardian.com)
• TSC to Celebrate Generations of Scorpion Families During Centennial Event, Sept. 14th (texasborderbusiness.com)

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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