Due to the rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19 and the current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Texas Medical Association, and the Cameron County Health Department, Dr. James Castillo under authority as the Health Authority for the County of Cameron, issued and signed the Cameron County Local Health Authority Order for All Public School Systems Related To Facial Covers August 16, 2021.

The Port of Harlingen starts its last quarter with a 21 percent increase in tonnage over this time last fiscal year totaling, year-to-date 1,896,220 tons.

Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is the cause of most skin cancers.

 Samantha Scarneo-Miller, who directs West Virginia University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program, provides tips that casual athletes—and even non-athletes—can steal from the field of athletic training to protect themselves against exertional heat stroke.

Jennifer Han of McAllen ISD has been named the Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year - the 18th time a McAllen teacher has won the award in the past 30 years.  

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a membership drive on July, 19, 2021 from 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. The chamber encourages business owners and professionals to grow their businesses with a chamber membership.

The COVID-19 pandemic not only kept kids home from school, but many skipped annual visits to their pediatricians as well.

Children nationwide are returning to school but not all regions are following CDC guidance on mask-wearing.

Earlier this month, Metro McAllen introduced a new micro transit pilot project, Micro McAllen, in McAllen. This on-demand shared ride service is

With schools making plans to resume in-person learning this coming fall, parents probably are wondering how COVID-19 precautions may affect school sports and extracurricular activities, and if it’s even safe for children to participate.