Harlingen Texas named the town he founded on the north bank after the Frisian city of Harlingen, in the Netherlands.
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10 Facts About Harlingen Texas
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City of Harlingen Texas operates a busy industrial airpark where bombers used to land.
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The first hospital in Harlingen Texas opened in 1923, and consisted of little more than two barracks as wings.
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Besides public and church-affiliated schools, Harlingen students attend the University Preparatory School, the Marine Military Academy, Texas State Technical College, or Rio Grande Vocational and Rehabilitation classes.
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City is covered by the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and South Texas Independent School District.
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Previously, Harlingen Texas was home to the Harlingen Texas Capitals, who were members of the Class D Rio Grande Valley League and Class B Gulf Coast League .
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Harlingen Texas Medical Center is a nationally recognized general acute-care hospital.
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Solara Specialty Hospital Harlingen Texas is a long-term acute-care facility where patients can receive treatment for as long as a month, compared to general hospitals where patients are treated for shorter periods.
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Valley International Airport lies in the northeastern portion of Harlingen Texas and offers a border-crossing option via the Free Trade Bridge at Los Indios.
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City of Harlingen is at the junction of U S Route 77 and U S Route 83, designated as Interstate 69E and Interstate 2, respectively.
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