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It’s Friday, Harlingen! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Airport director search with rare oversight, the jalapeno 100, and a new Iwo Jima memorial + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
District responds to falling enrollment: Harlingen CISD has proposed consolidating Jefferson and Crockett and repurposing their campuses. One would become a fine arts academy and another a STEM school next school year. Parent meetings continue — see what’s planned and why.
Airport hiring moves forward: VIA’s board approved ADK Consulting to continue the search for a director and is negotiating terms, with the city commission involved for the first time in at least 75 years — get all the details.
New salute to service: Weslaco broke ground on a memorial to U.S. Marine Corporal Harlon Block, an Iwo Jima flag raiser, a $100,000 project honoring veterans and teaching future generations about a hometown hero — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-powered pick-me-up: Harlingen’s MOFI Energy Bar blends açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices, and energy teas for an easy midday lift. Craving light yet satisfying? Their superfood bowls keep it plant-forward without sacrificing flavor, or your afternoon momentum, right when you need it.
Treasure-hunting mood? Antique & Artisan Emporium is a laid-back maze of vintage finds, quirky collectibles, and giftable one-offs, plus a cozy record corner for diggers. That low-stakes browse often becomes a favorite lamp, a just-right vinyl, or a story you didn’t expect.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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⛳ 8th Annual San Benito Schools Superintendent’s Scholarship Golf Tournament @ Treasure Hills Golf Club | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 AM – Finally, your short game can help someone go long. Join the 8th annual superintendent’s golf tournament at Treasure Hills in Harlingen, raising $100K in scholarships for San Benito grads. Field a team, sponsor a hole, and earn bragging rights, local glory, and real impact.
🎉 Fiesta Fridays @ Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Whether you have kids, grandkids, or just a soft spot for free stickers, Fiesta Fridays keeps the 15th birthday vibes going all year. Drop in for VIP tours, coloring sheets, craft kits, and exclusive MooMoo swag, no appointment required, just good RGV cheer.
🌶 35th Henry Roberts Memorial Jalapeno 100 @ Boys & Girls Club | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Clip in for the 35th, a revived century rolling out of Harlingen to Raymondville, over to Port Mansfield, then back on country roads. It’s a tour, not a race, just you, the Rio Grande Valley, and those South Texas winds. Legendary rest stops included.
💪 Gentry Gym Grand Reopening and Community Celebration @ Gentry Gym | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Missed their grand opening? So did they, which is why Gentry Gym is finally throwing the celebration it deserves. Expect a day of sweat, smiles, and catch-ups, where you earn your pastry, meet the crew, and feel good about where this place is headed.
🎭 Lend Me a Tenor @ Tower Theater | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Matinee mischief is taking over Tower Theater in Weslaco as Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor delivers door-slamming farce, mistaken identities, and opera-sized egos. It’s laughs without the late night, so you can cackle, clap, and make it home before dinner. Grab seats early.
💃 Leslie Blasing @ Tropic Winds RV Resort | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – If your two-step’s been collecting dust, Leslie Blasing is the perfect excuse to shake it off with sing-along favorites, friendly faces, and a dance floor that remembers how fun nights used to feel. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door, so plan ahead.
🛍 Jayleen’s Event Center Market @ Jayleen’s Event Center | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Grab a tote and wander Jayleen’s indoor market for local vendors, free snacks, and raffles. It’s low-stress browsing with hometown chatter, inside, so your hair, allergies, and patience survive. Think errands, but with prizes, and maybe your new go-to fix-it person.
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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: 89°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 90°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 6%
Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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