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Cheers Harlingen! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Harlingen business grants just got easier — and bigger — to use?
  • Is Mesquite Valley Smokehouse your next go-to Harlingen barbecue spot?
  • Need help with bills or home repairs? Harlingen office taking veteran applications

Also on today's calendar: Harlingen South vs Porter and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm; breezy, humid, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Friday: Breezy; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Harlingen grant programs could give small businesses access to more funding (krgv.com) — Harlingen small business owners can now tap expanded city grant programs, including a citywide Revitalize Harlingen matching grant up to $10,000 and increased marketing support through Boost Harlingen. The Economic Development Corporation also revived its Equip Harlingen equipment grants and added historic preservation as an eligible use for downtown funds, aiming to help local businesses grow and stay in Harlingen.
   

2. Mesquite Valley Smokehouse in Harlingen a haven of flavors and memories (myrgv.com) — Hungry in Harlingen? This detailed review of Mesquite Valley Smokehouse on West Tyler Avenue walks you through the brisket, sides, and country-western atmosphere so you know what to expect. You'll also get the full operating hours, helping you decide when to drop in for barbecue and cornbread.
   

3. Financial assistance, home repair grants available for eligible Cameron County veterans (valleycentral.com) — Cameron County veterans, dependents and surviving spouses can apply for emergency financial help and home repair grants funded by the Texas Veterans Commission, with applications handled in Harlingen. You must apply in person at the Community Development Department in the Lon C. Hill Building on East Tyler, during limited Tuesday and Thursday hours, and meet residency and other eligibility rules.
   

4. Political Ad Dollars Pour Into Local Markets. (newsbreak.com) — Harlingen is suddenly one of the nation's hottest House-race ad markets, drawing about $13.1 million in political spending this September alone. The article explains how a flood of congressional campaign dollars is reshaping local broadcast and radio inventories as Texas and a few other states dominate this election cycle's fall advertising blitz.
   

5. VA awards $7.5 to organizations working to strengthen community-based suicide prevention efforts in Texas (va.gov) — Announced from Harlingen, the VA is awarding $7.5 million in grants to 15 Texas organizations that help prevent Veteran suicide, aiming to reach those not already in VA care. Local leaders say the funding will strengthen community-based support and connect more Veterans and families to crisis services and mental health resources across the state.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday October 9
  • Student Holiday
    Harlingen CISD Harlingen, TX 78550
    • Monday October 12
  • Fall Break - District Holiday
    Harlingen CISD Harlingen, TX 78550
    • Tuesday October 13
  • Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Monthly Meeting →
    Reyna's BBQ & Cocina - Harlingen, 2410 TX-54 Spur, Harlingen
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My son(a senior) is looking for a part time job.
    Does anyone have any recommendations that work with high functioning autistic people? (Nextdoor Sam Houston/Sunshine Village)
  • I don't know how many of ya'll know about this little shop in Harlingen.
    It's been around since the 90s. My younger sister Virginia Villanueva is the current owner and has really taken it to a higher level. She has… (Nextdoor E Williamson Ave)
  • Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Harlingen. Apply here.
  • Gold's Gym posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harlingen here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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