🌱 Thinking about Border Patrol work? See what Mission’s info session offers.
Mission, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Mission! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about Border Patrol work? See what Mission’s info session offers.
- How did the Mission Lady Eagles fare in this key matchup?
- How a Mission-based organizer is reshaping Latino Republican outreach nationwide.
Also on today's calendar: Monsters In My Mind 5k and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 74.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Host Border Patrol Hiring Information Sessions (foxrgv.tv) — Mission residents interested in U.S. Border Patrol careers can attend a detailed hiring information session at Workforce Solutions Mission on Thursday, Oct. 8, with additional dates in Edinburg and McAllen. Organizers will explain eligibility rules, benefits, incentives like overtime pay, and how to apply through WorkInTexas.com, giving locals a clear path to pursue these federal jobs. 
• Closing In (progresstimes.net) — Mission volleyball fans saw the Lady Eagles struggle in a three-set loss to the surging Sharyland Lady Rattlers, who used height and depth to dominate at the net. Despite the setback, Mission players and coaches say small fixes in communication and consistency could keep them competitive as district play intensifies and playoff races tighten.
• The Well-Funded Fight to Keep Latinos Voting Republican (newyorker.com subscription) — A conservative Latino organizer who lives in Mission is helping lead a well-funded national effort to keep Latino voters aligned with Republicans, arguing Trump-era policies benefited them more than Democratic alternatives. From his Mission study to organizing sessions in Michigan, he and the Libre Initiative blend community services with political outreach to counter calls for bigger government among Latino communities.
📸 Around Mission
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Trade Winds SUMMERTIME Circle Jam →
Trade Winds RV Resort, 1005 N. Stewart Road, Mission
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
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Homecoming Parade & Bon Fire
Juarez-Lincoln H S Sebastian, TX 78574 -
🏈Huskies v PSJA Southwest
Juarez-Lincoln H S Sebastian, TX 78574
7:00 pm -
Monsters In My Mind 5k →
Mission TX -
17th Annual Mission Pink Walk Run for Breast Cancer Awareness & Treatment →
Mission Regional Medical Center, 900 S. Bryan Road, Mission
7:00 am -
Texas Roots (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) →
Mission TX
8:00 am -
17th Annual Mission Pink 5K Run/ Walk →
Mission TX
9:00 am -
Whimsical Sunset: Pilates on the Ranch →
JC Equestrian Club, 7577 Western Rd, Mission
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homecoming Parade & Bon Fire
Juarez-Lincoln H S Sebastian, TX 78574 -
🏈Huskies v PSJA Southwest
Juarez-Lincoln H S Sebastian, TX 78574
7:00 pm -
Killer Queen - Tribute to Queen →
Payne Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo
8:00 pm -
Helado Negro →
The Gremlin, 322 S 16th St, McAllen
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 25
Saturday November 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Still have a lot of items I am giving away for free.
I am moving out and need the items gone. If anyone is in need or knows someone who does please let me know thanks! (Nextdoor 4mile/Taylor)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Mission. Apply here.
- 7-eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Mission. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission here.
🗞 Nearby News
McAllen
- H-E-B Feast of Sharing Returns to McAllen: 1,000 Volunteers Needed! (texasborderbusiness.com)
- McAllen Citizens League to Host Texas House District 41 Candidate Forum, Oct. 14th (texasborderbusiness.com)
- Wayfair Mattresses & More Sale: Up to 50% off (dealnews.com)
Pharr
- 1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Pharr (valleycentral.com)
Ok Mission! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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