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Coffee in hand, Harlingen? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen 82-year-old Pedro Casarez from Wilson Road?
  • How a Harlingen-made free course helps parents fight online predators
  • How deadly is heat and high electric bills for Harlingen seniors?

Also on today's calendar: [HARLINGEN] Job Readiness Workshop and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Silver Alert: Missing 82-Year-Old Pedro Casarez (thekatynews.com) — Authorities are asking Harlingen-area residents to help find 82‑year‑old Pedro Casarez, last seen Thursday evening on the 16600 block of Wilson Road in Harlingen. He was wearing a blue cap, blue and white polo, black pants, and black shoes; anyone who spots him should call 911 or contact the Primera Police Department immediately.
   

2. Free course aims to teach parents how to protect children online (valleycentral.com) — Parents in Harlingen can now sign up for a free, self‑paced online course created by a local attorney to help protect children from grooming, sextortion, and AI‑driven exploitation. The training, developed through ProtectTexasChildren.org, offers eight modules with practical tools to recognize deceptive tactics and manage kids' online interactions during vulnerable times like family stress or custody disputes.
   

3. Senior Citizens in the Rio Grande Valley Are Paying the Price for Oppressive Heat (goodmenproject.com) — Harlingen residents are part of a troubling rise in senior deaths linked to extreme heat and unaffordable electric bills across the Rio Grande Valley. The story explains how "energy poverty" forces elders to limit air conditioning, describes a Harlingen couple who died in a sealed home, and outlines limited utility-assistance and weatherization programs that local families can still try to access.
   

4. Dog found with bite wounds and a broken foot looks transformed 2 weeks after getting adopted (thecooldown.com) — Animal lovers in Harlingen may appreciate that a German Shepherd rescued locally from a bad situation was soon healthy and ready for adoption, echoing a viral before-and-after rescue story. The piece highlights how quickly injured dogs can rebound with care and urges readers to contact shelters, vets, or rescues promptly when they find hurt animals, or support recovery through fostering and donations.
   

5. Reyna: RioPlex's trade mission to Mexico City was an outstanding success (riograndeguardian.com) — Harlingen's port is being showcased internationally as RioPlex leaders court foreign investors after a successful trade summit in Mexico City. With the Port of Harlingen highlighted alongside Brownsville and other crossings, organizers say new industrial and data-center projects could significantly boost the broader South Texas economy, strengthening trade flows that support jobs and businesses in and around Harlingen.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hi, I'm Lisa with CompassPoint Senior Support.
    I help families navigate senior living and care options when they're overwhelmed and don't know where to start. My service is absolutely free to… (Nextdoor Vista Verde)
  • 9/17/2026 Posted 4:55 PM
    The Distribution & Collection Department is currently repairing an Emergency Waterline Break on: SAN CARLOS RD The water outage is affecting the… (Nextdoor )
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 85 in Harlingen. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harlingen here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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