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Hi Harlingen, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Port Alpha shipyard plan, Hog Waddle Festival with a homecoming headliner, and a murder mystery dinner + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Harlingen protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Autonomous maritime manufacturing proposal: Brownsville is being eyed for Port Alpha, a $3.2 billion high-tech shipyard near Harlingen. Saronic Technologies has applied for a county tax break, and approval could mean thousands of jobs — get all the project details.
New glow on the waterfront: Port of Harlingen is now lit by 100 off-grid lights, a $3.2 million Fonroche Lighting America project that turns on nightly at 6:40 p.m., brightening areas near the main offices — get all the details.
Regional link gets an upgrade: A $7.9 million bridge between La Feria and Santa Maria has opened, rising 25 feet above the flood-prone old span, with two travel lanes and two 10-foot shoulders — read the full story.
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.
All the crowd favorites:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Pasta comfort unlocked: At Colletti’s Italian Restaurant, weeknights taste better with lasagna layered like a cozy blanket, spaghetti and meatballs done right, and piccata hitting bright lemon notes. When comfort calls without the fuss, this neighborhood standby answers quietly, plate after plate.
Closet time travel: Whether you’re hunting a perfect ’70s blouse, sturdy denim, or a just-right statement bag, The Designers Boutique keeps racks refreshed with curated vintage and secondhand finds. Treasure hunting happens locally, so expect something that feels new to you… and unmistakably you.
Movies under the moonlight: Because sometimes streaming won’t cut it, WesMer Drive-In keeps the Valley’s movie night charmingly old school with back-to-back features under the stars and a nostalgia-packed concession stand. Pack blankets, round up the crew, and turn an ordinary Mercedes night into something delightfully classic.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤠 4th Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Day @ Tierra Santa Golf Course (Weslaco) | Monday (3/9) at 7:00 AM – Winter Texan Appreciation Day is golf, grub, and an excuse to mingle with snowbirds. Your ticket covers 9 holes, a cart, festival entry, a Mexican plate, and two drinks, or skip the swing, hit the fest. Buy before Jan. 31 and save a few bucks.
🍷 Sip & Stroll @ Harlingen Public Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:00 AM – Think you can earn your cafecito the old-fashioned way? Meet at Harlingen Public Library courtyard, stroll to Girl of All Trades Cafe for coffee, conversation, and a few steps, and bring a stroller or wagon, water, and a hat, because Valley heat is bossy.
🎨 Tacos & Paint @ La Playa Mexican Cafe | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – If art pairs best with salsa, hit La Playa in Harlingen for tacos and painting. $45 gets you four street tacos, a drink, and a canvas to take home, so snag a spot before the limited seats disappear.
☘ Shamrock 5K Run @ Lon C. Hill Park | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Take a jog on the green side with a 2K or 5K at the park, your pace, your pride. Then linger for live music, local eats, and a best-dressed battle, because around here spirit beats speed, and your knees will thank you for stretching.
🌿 Inspirational Garden Clean-Up @ Frontera Audubon (Weslaco) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Fresh air calls for gloves, good company, and a little elbow grease at the Inspirational Garden Clean-Up at Frontera Audubon. Help spruce up a space we all brag about, then brag a little more. Shoot an email or DM to sign up.
🐷 San Benito Hog Waddle Festival 2026 @ San Benito Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Charley Crockett is home, and Hog Waddle at the fairgrounds is about to sound like your uncle’s record player on payday. Skip the drive to Austin, grab General Admission or VIP, and call it a night worth boots, two-stepping, and bragging rights. Presale on Eventbrite.
🕵 Murder Mystery Dinner & Show @ Eastgate Mobile Home & Rv Park | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day calls for a little mystery with your dinner. Join Julia Lane Cooper for a murder mystery dinner, wear your best green and gold, bring your shamrocks, and maybe a poker face. Dressing up is optional, good company and bragging rights aren’t.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Harlingen report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 87°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 6 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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