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Weslaco, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Weslaco! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes are coming to Weslaco’s Mayor Pablo Peña Park?
- Meet the Weslaco superfan who’s “in tears” over the Spurs run
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Groundbreaking held for renovations at Weslaco's Mayor Pablo Peña Park (krgv.com) — Mayor Pablo Peña Park in Weslaco is getting major upgrades, including a new paved roadway, improved picnic areas, a new concession stand, monument, and updated signage. City leaders say the project underscores Weslaco’s investment in parks and quality of life, and the park will stay open while construction is underway. 
• Spurs superfan from Weslaco ‘in tears' ahead of NBA Finals (krgv.com) — A Weslaco Spurs superfan is getting ready to cheer from home — and hopefully in San Antonio — as the team returns to the NBA Finals after a 12-year wait. Sandy Vasquez’s decades-long devotion, from childhood games at the Alamodome to working for the Spurs, has her emotional and proudly displaying her growing collection of memorabilia.
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- Regency Integrated Health Services posted a job opening for Housekeeper (83710) in Weslaco. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Hidalgo County Judge's Office Launches 'Storm Safe with Sunny' Puppet Show to Teach Children Hurricane Preparedness (riograndeguardian.com)
- STHS Children's marks 20 years with gala honoring the pediatric providers behind its success (riograndeguardian.com)
Ok Weslaco! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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