Chambers of commerce provides valuable support to job creators and businesses, which is why U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced his intention to introduce legislation to ensure chambers have access to emergency relief funding provided under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Ten more people in Hidalgo County learned that they have tested positive for the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus bringing the total number of cases to 334, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Thursday. Of that total, 171 are female and 163 are male.

In celebration of Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros, the PSJA Library Services Department teamed up with district administration to encourage kids to continue their love of reading.

orty-five days after he issued a Declaration of Local Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez began the process of easing restrictions and placing the county on a cautious path toward reopening local businesses and reviving the local economy.

The Edinburg City Council held a special meeting to approve a revised Disaster Order. The new Live Safe, Work Safe order aligns with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order.

Public housing authorities and Section 8 voucher programs in the Rio Grande Valley received several federal grants totaling $3,159,171 to help with coronavirus-related improvements and maintenance to local public housing programs, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced today.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD College Transition Department is offering Virtual College Advising services to continue helping students and alumni with financial aid applications, scholarship opportunities, and college enrollment.

Governor Greg Abbott has established the Strike Force to Open Texas—a team of nationally recognized medical experts and private and public leaders who will advise the Governor on safely and strategically reopening the state of Texas.

Through the StartUp Texas Program, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has created two new, innovative ways to help our community's small businesses survive the current COVID-19 outbreak, and build resiliency for the future.

A quick call to action by 88th Medical Group doctors has potentially resulted in a groundbreaking treatment for COVID-19 patients.