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🌱 Patch AM: Which Harlingen grad just walked the stage at Wayland Baptist?
Happening soon: Christmas Variety Show w/Curt James & Julia Lane Cooper on the Harlingen Patch calendar

Cheers Harlingen! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Harlingen grad just walked the stage at Wayland Baptist?
Also on today's calendar: Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith.
Find out what's happening in Harlingenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Rhonda G.!
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Harlingenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Warmer with a few showers, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wayland Baptist University awards diplomas to 59 graduates (kcbd.com) — A Wayland Baptist University graduate from Harlingen, Ashlie Tello, was among 59 students awarded degrees during the school’s winter commencement in Plainview. The ceremony recognized graduates from across Texas, other states, and several countries, spanning doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and associate programs in fields from counseling and business to ministry and science.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harlingen
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★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Variety Show w/Curt James & Julia Lane Cooper
Park Place Estates RV Resort, 5401 US-83 BUS, Harlingen
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith
Encore Lakewood , 4525 Graham Rd , Harlingen
3:00 pm - END-TRE 2025
ENTRE Film Center , 415 W Jackson Ave , Harlingen
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
🗓 Events Nearby
- Jam Session
Encore Lakewood , 4525 Graham Rd , Harlingen
1:00 pm - Happy Hour w/DJ Richard
Encore Sunshine , 1900 Grace Ave , Harlingen
3:30 pm - Acoustic Music Jam
Palm Gardens Home & RV Park , 3401 US-83 BUS , Harlingen
6:00 pm - Candlelight Service
Encore Lakewood , 4525 Graham Rd , Harlingen
6:00 pm - Dance w/The Buck Hollow Band
The Fig Tree RV Resort , 15257 W Expy 83 , Harlingen
7:00 pm - Market @ Wild August
WildAugust Flower Farm , 16802 Garrett Rd , Harlingen
9:30 am - New Year’s Eve w/The Warman Trio
Encore Lakewood , 4525 Graham Rd , Harlingen
9:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
MAGIC, a dog who went missing in Harlingen, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 3 hours. Message from Owner: "Magic is not… (Nextdoor Carefree Valley Resort) - Lost Boston terror, she’s pregnant.
Ran into the house , if she’s yours she’s at 2817 Austrian pine Ct. (Nextdoor Treasure Hills)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 41 in Harlingen. Apply here.
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Harlingen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harlingen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Donna
- Foreign Trade Zone No, 12 could soon be extending its services to Willacy County (riograndeguardian.com)
- Christmas films starring Texas natives you can stream right now (mysanantonio.com)
- South Texas migrant shelter stripped of federal funding for 6 years (fox4news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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