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Hey there, Harlingen! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Harlingen's TSTC celebrates five standout employees shaping students' futures.
  • How Harlingen's new battery project could impact your power and taxes
  • Why Harlingen ranks near the top for painful summer power bills

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

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Warm; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 98, low: 79.
  • Monday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five TSTC Harlingen employees earn Cornerstone Award (wacotrib.com) — Five Texas State Technical College staff members at the Harlingen campus have earned the 2026 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award for their dedication to student success and campus service. For Harlingen residents, it's a reminder that local TSTC programs are powered by long-serving employees who focus on graduation, strong instruction, and behind-the-scenes support that can change students' futures.
   

• Utility-Scale Battery Storage Integration in Regional Power Markets (magazine-industry-usa.com) — A new 100 MW Citrus Flatts battery storage facility has begun commercial operations in Harlingen, promising millions in local tax revenue and a stronger, more reliable electric grid for residents and businesses. Working with energy trader Danske Commodities, the project stores excess wind and solar power and releases it during peak demand, positioning Harlingen as a key player in Texas's evolving energy landscape.
   

• Wichita Falls listed among worst Texas cities for summer electricity burden (texomashomepage.com) — Harlingen households are facing one of the highest summer electricity burdens in Texas, with power bills eating up a larger share of income than in most cities. A new study comparing 50 Texas communities shows Harlingen just behind Brownsville, underscoring how high seasonal energy costs are squeezing local family budgets despite relatively typical bill amounts.
   

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  • What an amazing plumber- Joe was fantastic- Lots of personality and lots of plumbing knowledge.
    I called and he came right away. I m transitioning from another local company and I am so glad that I found Joe. He was so helpful- he gave me free… (Nextdoor Dillworth/Stuart Place)
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    He or she has been coming around my house for months to eat and hang around with my male cat Kitty. I'm just curious to know if he/she belongs to… (Nextdoor Breedlove St/Loop 499)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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