Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in these communities.

Hidalgo County Clerk Arturo Guajardo, Jr., revealed Monday he has COVID-19 and is recovering at home.

A 48-year-old Matamoros, Mexico, resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to import 10.2 kilograms of meth into the country, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, along with Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres and several local hospital administrators held a press conference on Monday, June 29, 2020 to update the media on the current state of affairs as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on local health care.

Over the weekend, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents kept more than $3M in drugs and a gang member from entering the United States.

The Office of the Governor and University of Texas Head Football Coach Tom Herman today released a new public service announcement (PSA) titled, "The Power of Teamwork."

As schools continue to evolve to meet the challenges created by COVID-19, IDEA Public Schools is strengthening its commitment to support students on the path to and through college by providing personal technology devices, including computers or tablets, to all scholars enrolled at IDEA.

Local Rio Grande Valley (RGV) restaurant, Wing Barn will close dining rooms on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Responding to an emergency request by Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, the State of Texas early Sunday said it would be sending nurses from other parts of the state to bolster the staffing of at least one Hidalgo County hospital.

Community leaders need to come together to give every individual an opportunity to complete their education if they so desire.