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It’s Friday, Brownsville! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Bad Bunny by candlelight, Mardi Paws 2026, and Don Breeden’s Charro Days posters + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Stories captured in color: Brownsville native Don Breeden, the watercolor artist behind Charro Days commemorative posters since 1991, has created 27 pieces, with this year’s showing a mom painting a mustache on her son — read the full story.
Growth accelerates across sectors: Greater Brownsville EDC CEO Gilberto Salinas says Brownsville is winning, pointing to 2025 momentum, facilities under construction, and workforce opportunities built on collaboration between the city, port, and private sector — read the full story.
Everyday steps to protect your heart: On February 27, doctors urged Valley residents to build heart healthy routines, highlighting the low dose CT Heart Saver scan, routine checkups, and free blood pressure checks at grocery stores — see practical prevention tips.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your new art nook: Cactus Valley Art & Supply Company keeps Harlingen’s creativity flowing with ethically sourced paints, clay, and ceramic supplies, plus gently used finds and low-key classes that make new techniques feel approachable. When inspiration strikes, the studio vibes handle the rest, leaving you free to play, experiment, and make.
Craving serious mariscos? When the shrimp-cocktail mood hits, Muelle 37 delivers the goods: crisp ceviche tostadas, garlicky filete al mojo de ajo, and a stackable torre de mariscos built for sharing. Bring friends, a couple lime wedges, and call it your midweek seafood reset.
Waterfront deck upgrade: Brownsville-based since 1982, MAT Construction, Inc.builds sturdy decks, docks, and piers, plus the retaining walls that keep our resaca edges tidy. Ready for sunrise coffee or weekend cookouts? Their veteran-owned crew turns backyard hangouts into durable, polished spaces with craftsmanship that lasts.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤠 Historical Happy Hour: Texas History Month @ Laureles Ranch House Museum | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Break out your boots and pretend your high school Texas history finally paid off at a happy hour at the Laureles Ranch House. Sip Texas wine and beer, swap tall tales, and maybe snag a Texan-themed raffle basket. Free for BHA members, cheaper if you RSVP.
🎸 Sham-Rock The Park @ Lon C. Hill Park (Harlingen) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Green gear season calls for a jog and a jig at Sham-Rock the Park, with a Kids 2K, a 5K, and the 5K Lager Jogger for pint-friendly runners. Expect live music, local eats, and a costume contest, because dignity is optional.
⛺ Tents @ Texican BBQ Company (Olmito) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Patio weather calls for brisket, a cold one, and a lap around the local maker tents at Texican. Live music, shopping, and dancing, all with that smoky perfume we pretend isn’t cologne. Call it community support, leave happily sauce-stained, and maybe attempt a two-step.
🎻 Jenuine Cello @ Jackson Street Cork N Craft (Harlingen) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether you still hum Bach or swear by blues, Jenuine Cello’s looping cello turns Cork-N-Craft on Jackson in Harlingen into a soundscape, monthly. Native Texan Jen Mulhern layers Bach vibes, blues, reggae grooves, and EDM, the kind that pairs dangerously well with another pour.
🐶 Mardi Paws 2026 @ Morningside Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Parade season is going to the dogs, in the best way, at the new Morningside Park dog park. Think 1-mile trot, a costume parade and contest, music, and Mardi Gras snacks, all for a $10 household registration. Leashes required, dignity optional, bragging rights probable.
🧘 Spirit & Wellness Festival @ Whole Life Wellness Center (Harlingen) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think your back is fine until you sneeze? For five bucks, spend a day right here with live music, good eats, reiki, massage, crystals, and mini workshops, all family friendly. Kids make art, you try Thai stretching, everyone leaves a little lighter, and smugly hydrated.
🍣 Poké Fiesta @ Brownsville Events Center | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Brownsville’s getting a family-friendly Pokémon bash at the Event Center on Paredes, the rare outing your kids and your inner 10-year-old both approve. Expect local vendors, bright nostalgia, and easy fun, so bring the crew, catch some memories, and call it quality time.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Brownsville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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