Community Corner
🌱 What will city control mean for the historic Robert E. Lee House?
Coming up: King at Grulla on the Rio Grande City Patch calendar
Hello Rio Grande City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What will city control mean for the historic Robert E. Lee House?
- Need free sandbags in Precinct 4? Here's where to go
- Can Rio Grande City cool off McAllen's red‑hot Bulldogs next week?
Also on today's calendar: King High School Football vs Grulla and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rio Grande City takes over historic 1848 Robert E. Lee house for repairs (krgv.com) — Rio Grande City has officially taken ownership of the historic 1848 Robert E. Lee House so it can finally make safety repairs and restart popular trolley tours at Fort Ringgold. City leaders say grant funding will cover needed work on the porch, roof, flooring, and air conditioning, with hopes the museum can reopen as a stronger cultural attraction for residents and visitors. 
• Starr County Precinct 4 Offers Free Sandbags Ahead of Severe Weather (foxrgv.tv) — Starr County Precinct 4 residents in Rio Grande City can pick up free sandbags at the precinct yard on North Flores Street (FM 755) as severe weather approaches. Each household can receive four bags by showing valid ID, with sand, bags, and shovels provided so neighbors can fill and place their own flood protection in time.
• Football Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Mcallen (maxpreps.com) — McAllen's Bulldogs stayed undefeated with a dominant 33–7 win over Rowe and now turn their attention to facing Rio Grande City at 7 p.m. on October 8. For Rio Grande City fans, this matchup will test your team against one of the Valley's hottest squads, giving the community a big road game to circle on the calendar.
📸 Around Rio Grande City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rio Grande City
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★ Featured events ★
- King at Grulla →
E Hwy 83, Rio Grande City
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- King High School Football vs Grulla →
E Hwy 83, Rio Grande City - Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial at Rio Grande City →
Rio Grande City, 144 FM 3167, Rio Grande City
7:30 pm - 234th BPOC Battle of the Badges →
Rio Grande City TX
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 2020 Companies posted a job opening for Bilingual Retail Sales Associate in Rio Grande City. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (08040) - 4570 E US Highway 83 in Rio Grande City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rio Grande City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission
- Martínez De La Torre delegation visits Mission (riograndeguardian.com)
- Kyzn OS Brings Centralized Business Management to Mission Pitch Competition (texasborderbusiness.com)
- Mission approves utility rate study to plan for growing infrastructure needs (krgv.com)
McAllen
- McAllen ISD Announces October College Events to Support College-Bound Students (foxrgv.tv)
Ok Rio Grande City! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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