State officials are expanding the pool of those people eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines to include school teachers and those who work in schools, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Wednesday.

Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes is pleased to announce that Hidalgo County’s application for funding under the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Mitigation 2015 HUD Most Impacted and Distressed program was approved for funding in the amount of $9,858,499.20.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD officials are excited to hear the news of school and child care personnel now being eligible to receive the vaccine.

SB 12 will help prohibit social media companies from censoring Texans based on the viewpoints they express.

The Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring March 2021 as "Theatre in Our Schools Month".

Today, Gina M. Raimondo was sworn in as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Raimondo was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris after a bipartisan vote of 84-15 in the United States Senate.

Laredo College employees and students have been volunteering in various vaccination drives held at the Laredo College South Campus

A collaboration of city government, McAllen ISD and a local technology company has benefitted McAllen families and led to a national award.

*All numbers are subject to update and review

The Rio Grande Valley FC Toros announced today the signing of midfielder Camden Riley for the 2021 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval.