Hi Harlingen! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the quadruple homicide near San Benito so far
- How rising power bills are turning Harlingen homes into deadly heat traps
Also on today's calendar: Rivera at Harlingen South and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Winds picking up, temps: high: 101, low: 74.
- Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One person in custody in quadruple murder near San Benito (newsnationnow.com) — Harlingen-area readers should know that Cameron County deputies are investigating a quadruple homicide at a home just south of San Benito, with a suspect already in custody and headed to a bond hearing Monday afternoon. All four shooting victims were related adults, and investigators say no children or additional suspects are involved. Authorities plan to release more details after the court appearance.
• Texas seniors ration AC overnight as heat, power bills put Rio Grande Valley lives at risk (thecooldown.com) — Harlingen residents are among the Rio Grande Valley seniors risking their lives by shutting off air conditioning at night because they can't afford soaring power bills. Local officials and health experts warn that heat-related deaths among older adults have tripled, while assistance programs in Cameron and nearby counties reach only a fraction of eligible households. The story also highlights new outreach efforts and where residents can seek help.
📸 Around Harlingen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harlingen
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Other local events
Tuesday September 15 - Rivera at Harlingen South →
Harlingen South High School, 1701 Dixieland Rd, Harlingen
7:00 pm Wednesday September 16 - Sing Street (2016) Dir. John Carney →
415 W Jackson Ave, Harlingen - Movies that ROCK →
ENTRE Film Center, 415 West Jackson Avenue, Harlingen - Apply Harlingen 2026- Job Seeker →
Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Drive, Harlingen - Americans with Disability Act-Employer Resources →
SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, 2422 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen Thursday September 17 - "Play Games, Not Me" - A Speed Dating Event →
G's Epic Arcade, 212 North A Street, Harlingen - "Play Games, Not Me" - A Speed Dating Event →
G's Epic Arcade, 212 North A Street, Harlingen - College Application Drive @ HCH →
Harlingen Collegiate High, 2901 Medical Dr., Harlingen
5:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday September 15 - IT Professionals Day
Harlingen CISD Harlingen, TX 78550 Thursday September 24 - 100 Couples Who Care 2026 →
TSTC - Harlingen, Cultural Arts Center, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This guy was on sugar pine checking if any of the vehicles on a drive way or parked on the side were open.
Police searched for him and are looking for him. They suspect he may live around the area. If you recognize him please contact the police. (Nextdoor Haine Drive) - The Distribution & Collection Department is currently repairing an Emergency Waterline Break on: Nelson Rd.
South of FM 1561 The water outage is affecting the following roads: Nelson Rd. **The repair will take approximately 8 - 10 hours. **Please note… (Nextdoor )
- UniFirst Corporation posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Truck Unloader andamp; Sorter - UniFirst in Harlingen. Apply here.
- Marmon Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Process Development Engineer in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harlingen here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- STHS Behavioral inspires hope and connection through annual Chalk the Walk suicide prevention event (riograndeguardian.com)
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- Barnes & Noble reveals new details about first Laredo bookstore (star-telegram.com)
- OBAMAgration: Homeland Security Finally Moves to Comply with Judge Hanen's Immigration Injunction (rightspeak.net)
- Inside Valley Politics: Data center debate rages from DC to the RGV (valleycentral.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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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