🌱 Patch AM: How new Harlingen fire inspection fees could change local construction costs

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In today's newsletter:

• How new Harlingen fire inspection fees could change local construction costs

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

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 76.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 99 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Not ready' contractors face new proposed fees under Harlingen Fire Department plan (krgv.com) — Harlingen's Fire Department is proposing new fees for plan reviews, permits, and inspections, especially targeting contractors who call for inspections before projects are ready. Deputy Fire Chief Joey Albritton says the changes would improve accountability and free staff for investigations, education, and outreach, while ensuring life-safety systems are properly checked to keep local buildings safe.
   

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Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy Birthday to me!
  LOL! Birthday was on Friday the 4th. Had breakfast with some friends and dinner with family. And of course I had to add a picture of me and my… (Nextdoor E Williamson Ave)
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  The unit isn't cooling and runs all the time, it is only 6 years old. Pretty sure it needs refrigerant. It needs to be fixed today as we are in our… (Nextdoor Palm Valley)

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🗞 Nearby News

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• STHS Children's to host webinar on healthy weight and wellness (riograndeguardian.com)

Brownsville

• Brownsville driver arrested after deadly hit-and-run (valleycentral.com)
• Lithium Universe confirms positive economics for refinery even during price downturns (mqworld.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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