MCALLEN, TX– South Texas College is a shining example not only for the state of Texas but for the entire country, according to chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Dr. Fred Farias III.

EL PASO, TX —The City Council voted 5 to 3 to file a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott that would support local protective measures. In addition, City-County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza is preparing to issue a countywide mask mandate for all indoor facilities.

“I ask all residents of Hidalgo County and Texas to pray for Governor Abbott’s quick recovery from COVID-19. As someone who tested positive for the virus last year, I know firsthand how scary news of a positive test can be. I trust that because he is fully vaccinated that he will fare well, but I do wish him a speedy recovery.”

More Texas hospitals are reporting a shortage of ICU beds than at any other time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state 18 months ago — just one sign among many that the health crisis is on track to reach its most dangerous phase yet, health officials say.

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive Tuesday for COVID-19, according to his office.

Now marks the time when students are gearing up for a new school year. It is important to be reminded of ways to protect children’s overall health and wellness, especially if your child is immunosuppressed due to treatment for cancer or other health conditions.

County Order #21-001 mandates that all public and non-parochial private school systems in the County of Hidalgo, Texas offering in-class instruction and/or other indoor activities to students in pre-k program, and grades kindergarten through grade twelve (12) shall require universal indoor facial coverings for all students, visitors, faculty, and staff regardless of vaccination status, in an effort to continue mitigation of the spread of COVID-19. 

The City of McAllen celebrated the beginning of construction of two departments’ facilities on a 16-acre property: The Parks & Recreation Department New Administration Office & Maintenance Warehouse Facility and the Transit Department New Metro Transfer Station, Administration Office & Bus Maintenance Facility.

The 15th Annual "Fishing for Hope" Tournament will once again kick off on South Padre Island on August 28, 2021 after the pandemic forced it to be cancelled last summer.