🌱 Patch AM: Will Harlingen’s AI data center plan move forward after residents push back?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Harlingen's AI data center plan move forward after residents push back?
• How Harlingen's Hassan Woolery exploded for three touchdowns in five minutes

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

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Becoming windier and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 78.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'They're coming no matter what': Harlingen residents push back on second proposed data center (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen residents are pressing city commissioners over a proposed AI data center planned between Harlingen and Rio Hondo, raising worries about water use, drainage, noise, and long‑term impacts. Commissioners tabled a drainage agreement, ordered a town hall before the Sept. 16 meeting, and weighed Fluidstack's promised multimillion‑dollar infrastructure investments against persistent neighborhood opposition.
   

• Athlete of the Week: Hassan Woolery (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen readers can celebrate junior running back Hassan Woolery, who powered the Harlingen Cardinals' 42–13 win over Nikki Rowe and earned Valley Sports Central's first Athlete of the Week honor of 2026. Coaches praise his emotional growth and work ethic, while Woolery credits his offensive line and teammates for opening holes and sharing in the success.
   

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Saturday September 12
• Frontera Fest: Kevvo & Vale Pintos - Saturday →
  Harlingen Soccer Complex, 4515 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen
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Thursday September 24
• 100 Couples Who Care 2026 →
  TSTC - Harlingen, Cultural Arts Center, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen
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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

• Large German Shepherd roaming on Cypress Dr.
  came very close to me but did not bark at me. If you know someone who owns it please let them know. (Nextdoor Treasure Hills)
• A little doggie named Linkin is missing.
  He escaped and hasn't come home yet. If he is seen please call Debra Poe 793-4497 or take to a vet. He is chipped with owners info. @ (Nextdoor Knightwood Estates)

• TJX posted a job opening for 70122 - Store Cleaning Associate in Harlingen. Apply here.
• Church's Chicken posted a job opening for Asst Restaurant Manager - Harlingen, TX in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harlingen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weslaco

• Salinas previews Hunger in the RGV: A Call to Action (riograndeguardian.com)
• '956 vs. 210': County judges put wardrobes on the line for UTRGV-UTSA matchup (krgv.com)
• Hidalgo County Courthouse closure extended following vehicle crash (krgv.com)

Brownsville

• Brownsville approves water infrastructure agreement with SpaceX worth up to $220 million (smartwatermagazine.com)
• Pet of the Week: Fostering felines and pups (valleycentral.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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