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In today's newsletter:
- Why organizers met in San Juan to challenge raids and surveillance
Also on today's calendar: 1st Annual 5K Stronger Than Yesterday.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 97 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Windy, temps: high: 99, low: 81.
- Thursday: Windy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LUPE gathers community in San Juan to fight ICE and flock cameras (valleycentral.com) — Community organizers recently gathered in San Juan to push back against immigration raids and Flock surveillance cameras while urging residents to prepare for November's general election. LUPE is encouraging local U.S. citizens to check their registration, make a voting plan, and bring family and neighbors to the polls through ongoing house and membership meetings.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan
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★ Featured events ★
- Dance w/Wally Garza & Texas Blood →
Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 1st Annual 5K Stronger Than Yesterday →
San Juan TX
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Youth Center - Crocheting for Seniors →
Parks and Recreation Dept and Youth Center, 501 N 13th St, Alamo
1:00 pm - Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial vs PSJAS →
800 S Alamo Rd, Alamo
7:00 pm - Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest →
Pharr TX
7:00 pm - 5th Annual Tradiciones Mexicanas Concert
PSJA Stadium - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
Alamo City Hall, 420 N. Tower Rd, Alamo
12:00 pm - Wednesday Dinner →
Tip O Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr
5:30 pm - PSJA Summer Reads Celebration
Raul Yzaguirre Middle School Gym
6:30 pm - Happy Hour w/Steven May →
Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr
3:00 pm - Anime Fiesta - Friday →
McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen
6:59 pm - ODIN DUPEYRON - ¡A VIVIR! →
McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen
8:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Trainer / Fitness Instructor in Alamo. Apply here.
- Home Depot posted a job opening for Repair and Tool Technician in Pharr. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alamo
- ICE Deports Texas Mother Days After She Publicly Criticized Agency Over Son's Detention (newsbeyonddetroit.net)
- The Forgotten Episode That Established Star Trek's Best Friendship (giantfreakinrobot.com)
Pharr
- Hidalgo County Future Leaders Council hosts its first official meeting (riograndeguardian.com)
- Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump's immigration crackdown (click2houston.com)
- EEOC Sues Texas Trucking Company Over Driver Age Limits (truckinginfo.com)
McAllen
- 3410 S K Ln, McAllen, TX 78503 (zillow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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