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A Taste of Tora
The Chang family moved to the RGV and have opened two coffee shops in 7 years. Menu includes mochi donuts, teas from Thailand, and cookies.
Remi Gibbs
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Paws, Claws, and a Cause: Donja’s Dogs
Donja's Dogs is a local nonprofit that rescues dogs and cats and helps them find forever homes.
Beth Marie Cantu
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Explore Harlingen Magazine - September 2024 Issue Pickup Locations
Where you can pick up the September issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine locally.
Lisa Campos
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Bridging the Gap Between Rio Hondo and the RGV
BridgeFest is the city of Rio Hondo's annual festival and takes place on its lift bridge. This year's celebration is on August 17, 2024.
Lisa Campos
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Craving Creative Safe Spaces in Harlingen
Cactus Valley Art & Supply Co. provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ creatives with its Queer Craft Night.
Steven Hughes
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Churned With Love: Schoolhouse Creamery
Schoolhouse Creamery is a family-owned business that makes everything from the cones to the ice cream from scratch in small batches.
Remi Gibbs
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Beat the Heat: Downtown at Sundown
Started two years ago, Downtown at Sundown is an evening market held in downtown Harlingen to accommodate hot summer temps.
Abigail Muniz-Garcia
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Community, Education, and Faith: The Journey of M.I. Academy
Linda Noell started M.I. Academy to help young adults with special needs to acclimate to life outside of school.
Beth Marie Cantu
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Explore Harlingen Magazine - August 2024 Issue Pickup Locations
Where you can pick up the August issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine locally.
Lisa Campos
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Independence Day, the South Texas Way
A list of Harlingen-area 4th of July celebrations for 2024.
Lisa Campos
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Faith and Softball: Senior Catcher Reflects on Lady Hawks’ Historic Season
Throughout the Lady Hawks softball team's historic season, faith and prayer remained a priority, as displayed by catcher Haley Vasquez.
Abigail Muniz-Garcia
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Barbecue Runs in Her Blood
In the male-dominated world of BBQ, Carina Gomez of Backyard BBQ stands out as a fierce female pitmaster.
Remi Gibbs
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Harlingen Making Accessible Family Summer Memories
The Harlingen Parks and Recreation Department offers free summer movies for families to enjoy at various Harlingen parks.
Steven Hughes
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Resilient Lions Roar Back: Harlingen Amigas Lions Club Continues to Serve
The Harlingen chapter of the Harlingen Amigas Lions Club has been serving the community since 1990.
Abigail Muniz-Garcia
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Harlingen’s Music Organizer and Hip-Hop Artist
Isaac "Amani" Newman is an up-and-coming hip hop artist and music organizer who hosts open mic nights Tuesdays at Luna Sky Lounge.
Steven Hughes
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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DATS RGV - Wife Honors Husband’s Legacy
After Dr. Juan Villarreal's passing, his wife Elena Villarreal had to decide the fate of his dental school in the middle of the pandemic.
Abigail Muniz-Garcia
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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Explore Harlingen Magazine - July 2024 Issue Pickup Locations
Where you can pick up the July issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine locally.
Lisa Campos
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Blue Sunday: An Advocate for Abused Children in the RGV
Since 1994, nonprofit organization Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention has helped abused children in the RGV.
Abigail Muniz-Garcia
May 28, 20243 min read
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50 Years of Community: The Heartbeat of Harlingen Community Theatre
For 50 years, the Harlingen Community Theatre has been an outlet for RGV creatives, uniting the community through its performances.
Beth Marie Cantu
May 28, 20245 min read
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Harlingen Margarita Fest Round 2
The Greater Chamber of Harlingen is bringing back Margarita Fest. The public will vote on the best margarita in Harlingen.
Steven Hughes
May 28, 20242 min read
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