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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Senior citizens in the Rio Grande Valley are paying the price for oppressive heat (texasstandard.org) — Harlingen residents, especially seniors, are struggling to afford air conditioning as oppressive heat drives electric bills far beyond fixed incomes, with limited state and federal aid available. Local agencies in Cameron and nearby counties say funds for utility assistance and home weatherization run out quickly, even after a Harlingen couple's heat-related deaths spurred new paramedic outreach efforts.
2. TSTC and The PossAble Dream Open New Path for Adult Students in Harlingen (texasborderbusiness.com) — Adults in Harlingen ages 18 to 50 now have a new tuition-free path to a high school diploma through The PossAble Dream Adult High School, hosted at TSTC's Harlingen campus. The partnership places students directly in a college environment, easing transportation barriers and connecting them to technical programs and in-demand career training close to home.
3. Harlingen auditorium renamed after the late Gloria Canales (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen's former municipal auditorium has been officially renamed the Gloria G. Canales Auditorium, honoring the beloved Folklorico dancer and longtime local instructor. Located on Fair Park Boulevard, the venue once hosted her school's practices and recitals and will now carry her legacy forward for future performances and community events.
4. 'Disappointed, frustrated, angry': Vendors lose thousands after sudden Frontera Fest cancellation (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen vendors and visiting businesses are reeling after Frontera Fest was abruptly canceled Thursday, leaving many out thousands in inventory, travel costs, and fees. City officials stress the festival was not city-sponsored, while organizers blame an unresolved insurance bond and promise refunds for ticket holders, vendors, and city health permits tied to the event.
5. Norwegian energy company's biggest U.S. battery project is online in Texas (expressnews.com) — A new 100‑megawatt battery storage facility has gone online near Harlingen, promising to bolster grid reliability and generate millions in local tax revenue. Built by Equinor's East Point Energy, the Citrus Flatts Energy Center will store excess wind and solar power and sell it into the ERCOT market, helping stabilize prices for Texas customers during high-demand heat waves.
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