Hidalgo County uses the case status definition provided by the Texas Department of State Health Service’s 2020 Epi Case Criteria Guide revised November 2020. 1. Confirmed: A person who has tested positive through a molecular or PCR (oral or nasal swabs) test that looks for the presence of the virus’s genetic material. 2. Probable: A person who meets presumptive laboratory evidence through detection of COVID-19 by antigen test in a respiratory specimen. 3. Suspect: A person who meets supported laboratory evidence through detection of specific antibodies in serum, plasma, whole body, and no prior history of being confirmed or probable case.

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors are pleased to announce Christina Barrera as their new Director of Membership.

The City of Mission in partnership with Hidalgo County, Precinct 3 Commissioner’s Office, Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD will host a second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday.

Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents disrupt a human smuggling stash house operating in the Rio Grande Valley.

At their recent Board Meeting, the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) approved the creation of the Rio Grande Valley – City Attorneys Association (RGV-CAA). TCAA is a branch of the Texas Municipal League that was formed to promote, encourage, and advance the professional development of municipal attorneys throughout the State of Texas.

TidalWave Comics memorializes the life of Herman Cain in a new comic book biography. “Tribute: Herman Cain” is released this Wednesday for Black History Month.

In his capacity as the county’s Emergency Management Director, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has issued an order increasing occupancy capacity limits at establishments.

We welcome the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review the Ninth Circuit’s erroneous opinion upholding a Trump administration rule that imposed drastic changes on the Title X federal family planning program.

A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) ISD Alumnus has recently co-authored a children’s book series to help young children develop public speaking skills.

Quinta Mazatlán is hosting author Lisa Kay Adam on Thursday, March 4, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on The Back Porch at Quinta Mazatlán.