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Question: What river defines the southern border of Oklahoma?
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🎨 Local Artist Spotlight: Seton McGlennon
Some artists paint pictures.
Others paint memories.
Cary artist Seton McGlennon transforms personal stories, family milestones, and treasured moments into colorful, highly detailed works of art that invite viewers to slow down and discover something new with every glance.
Many Cary Spotlight readers may remember Seton from her appearance on the Cary Spotlight Connect Podcast, where she shared how her passion for storytelling through art has touched families across the country. Her work has even earned national recognition and admiration from notable collectors.
Now, Seton is competing in the People's Artist Competition and is currently ranked 3rd in her group. The competition advances artists through multiple voting rounds, with voting resetting after each stage. Supporters can cast one free vote every 24 hours to help artists advance to the next round.
🖼️ Learn more about Seton and cast your vote here:
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Mezcalito Cary
Mezcalito is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight's readers for our Discover Cary project. If you've had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Mezcalito is a Mexican restaurant with a Tex-Mex heart, serving everything from classic chimichangas and quesadillas to bold traditional plates like Molcajete and ceviche, all washed down with an impressive lineup of tequila, mezcal, and house margaritas.
Check out their menu on their website: Mezcalito
Address: 1102 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
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Cary Nonprofit Helps Families Navigate Huntington’s Disease
HD Reach is presented with the May 2026 3-Degree Guarantee check for $2,400. (CBS 17)
HD Reach, a nonprofit based in Cary, supports individuals and families across North Carolina who are affected by Huntington’s Disease, a rare inherited neurological condition that impacts movement, cognition, and behavior. Symptoms typically emerge in adulthood and progressively worsen over time.
The disease carries a significant family impact because children of an affected parent have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene. While there is no cure, medical treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Since its founding in 2009, HD Reach has provided confidential care management, social work services, educational resources, peer support opportunities, and assistance connecting families with specialized healthcare providers and community services.
The organization was recognized in May as the CBS 17 3-Degree Guarantee charity, receiving a donation generated through a month-long weather forecasting initiative. The funding helps HD Reach continue offering support to families regardless of their financial situation or insurance status.
Cary’s Family Fun Times Series Brings Summer Adventures for All Ages
The Town of Cary is continuing its Family Fun Times series with activities designed to help families connect through fun, interactive experiences. The program features themed events throughout the year that appeal to participants of all ages.
The first summer event, Cary’s Amazing Urban Family Race, is scheduled for June 25 and will challenge families to solve clues and complete activities while exploring downtown Cary.
On July 29, Rockets & Robots with Dad will give families a chance to build robots, launch rockets, and participate in hands-on STEM-focused activities.
The Family Fun Times series includes a wide variety of events aimed at creating shared experiences, encouraging teamwork, and helping families build lasting memories together. Additional adventures are expected to be added throughout the year.
Learn more and sign up here: Cary Family Fun Times
Which Family Fun Times event are you most excited about?
- 🏙️ 🔍 Cary’s Amazing Urban Family Race: Solving clues, exploring downtown, and racing as a team.
- 🚀 🤖 Rockets & Robots with Dad: Building robots, launching rockets, and enjoying hands-on STEM fun.
- 🎉 👨👩👧👦 Both sound amazing! We're planning to attend both events.
- 📅 🤔 Not this time, but I’m interested in future Family Fun Times events.
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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:
• Friday: Adventures in Wonderland 5:25PM-6:20PM
• Friday: Movie Night: Back to the Future 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Bands, Bites, and Boats 6PM-8PM
• Friday: Adventures in Wonderland 7:25PM-8:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Greenway Discovery Walk on National Trails Day 9AM-10:30AM
• Saturday: NC Symphony: A Space Spectacular 6PM-9:45PM
• Sunday: Sunday Sound Bath 4PM-5:30PM
• Monday: Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet 2PM-8PM
But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar
The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Red River of the South
The Red River of the South defines the southern border of Oklahoma. It stretches for about half of its 1,290-mile length forming the exact boundary separating the state from Texas. It gets its name from the red-bed clay soil of its watershed, which gives the water a distinct reddish-brown appearance during heavy flows.
For more information, Red River of the South
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