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Also on today's calendar: "Play Games, Not Me" - A Speed Dating Event and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Texas seniors ration AC overnight as heat, power bills put Rio Grande Valley lives at risk (thecooldown.com) — Harlingen residents are among Rio Grande Valley seniors risking their lives by cutting back on air conditioning as high power bills and extreme heat collide. A local couple's death in a sweltering home underscores how limited aid programs and rising temperatures are leaving many older neighbors dangerously exposed, but the story also points to utility and nonprofit assistance options you can still seek out.
• Governor Presents More Than $5.8M in Grants for South Texas Veterans Groups (texasborderbusiness.com) — Harlingen hosted Governor Greg Abbott as he awarded more than $5.8 million in grants to South Texas veterans' organizations, including major funding for the City of Harlingen's housing and financial assistance programs. These Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants will support housing, meals, job training, mental health, and legal help for thousands of veterans and families across the region.
• Saharan dust sticks around a bit longer, keeping rain chances low (valleycentral.com) — Harlingen will stay hazy through the end of the week as lingering Saharan dust keeps air quality in the moderate range and rain chances low. Expect slightly cooler days with an easterly wind shift, but plan outdoor time carefully if you're sensitive to dust and changing air quality.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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