On March 22, 2020, at approximately 1104 a.m Edinburg Police received a 911 call in reference to one male on the ground outside, unresponsive.

Hidalgo County Judge Cortez yesterday issued a new “Emergency Order” that reiterates and, to some extent, expands the restrictions put in place to help us all battle the present coronavirus pandemic.

As part of their response to increased intakes during their coronavirus preparation, Palm Valley Animal Society is asking the RGV community to help prevent potentially fatal “kitnappings.”

City of McAllen Public Utility is advising residents to abstain from flushing any type of wipes down the toilet, whether flushable or not.

Amid the rapidly-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Pharr and Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez will be providing regular updates to keep the media and the public informed as information develops. City officials urge media to please share with your reading/viewing/listening audiences.

Considering developments over the past few days and for the protection of our customers and employees, our branch lobbies will be open by appointment only, effective Friday, March 20th.

Governor Greg Abbott today waived certain regulations and directed that the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issue an emergency rule, all relating to telemedicine care for patients with state-regulated insurance plans to help doctors across Texas continue to treat their patients while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott held a call with hospital CEOs and representatives across Texas to provide an update on care capacities as COVID-19 response continues.

Four thousand bags of food have been purchased by the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency for distribution to over 3,304 identified households in Hidalgo County that includes residents 65 years or older, and/or disabled.

As concerns started to rise regarding COVID-19, Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) officials and city leaders from Mission, Alton, and Palmhurst quickly began communicating and looking for ways to support each other’s efforts.