Ten deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 511 positive cases.
Hidalgo County uses the case status definition provided by the Texas Department of State Health Service’s 2020 Epi Case Criteria Guide revised November 2020.
1. Confirmed: A person who has tested positive through a molecular or PCR (oral or nasal swabs) test that looks for the presence of the virus’s genetic material.
2. Probable: A person who meets presumptive laboratory evidence through detection of COVID-19 by antigen test in a respiratory specimen.
3. Suspect: A person who meets supported laboratory evidence through detection of specific antibodies in serum, plasma, whole body, and no prior history of being confirmed or probable case.
Despite Pandemic, Great Texas Birding Classic Saw Record Participation in 2020
For the first time, the 24th annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) took place in fall instead of spring last year after having been postponed due to the public health crisis.
Violent Crime Surged in 2020: More to Come?
2021 started with a bang in New York City—literally. Two hours into the new year, the city had already recorded eight people shot in six separate incidents, including a triple shooting steps away from Borough Hall in Queens.
Joint Collaboration Leads to the Arrest of 50 Illegal Aliens within Three Days
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents working in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies disrupted several failed smuggling attempts, which led to the arrest of 50 illegal aliens.
El Paso Downtown Launches Valentine’s Photo Contest to Invite Love for Downtown and Offer...
EL PASO, TX –The El Paso Downtown Management District (DMD) loves Downtown, and so do many visitors and El Pasoans. Now, you can express what you love about Downtown El Paso (DTEP) for a chance to win amazing Valentine’s inspired *prizes from Downtown hotels and businesses!
FANUC arrives at South Texas College
MCALLEN, TEXAS– South Texas College continues to meet the increasing demand of manufacturers seeking knowledge and skills to support production.
CARES Act funds available for ‘Exceptional’ spring 2021 semester
MCALLEN, TEXAS– Coming back to college means moving forward with your dream of earning a degree, and South Texas College makes it as easy as possible to register and get started.
Border Patrol Agents Seize Over 350 Pounds of Marijuana
Yesterday evening, agents assigned to the Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station responded to suspected illegal activity near El Refugio, Texas. As agents arrived to the area, they observed multiple subjects carrying large bundles of suspected narcotics.
Texas First State To Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) today announced that the State of Texas has administered more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine—making Texas the national leader in vaccinations
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board, Among Them Ruth Villarreal of Mission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ada Booth, M.D. and Walton “Boyd” Bush, Ed.D. to the Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee for terms set to expire on January 15, 2022.
