Cornyn Secures Advancements for Flood Control Projects for RGV in Senate Bill
Following Hurricane Hanna’s landfall in South Texas this weekend, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that advancements for two flood control projects for the Rio Grande Valley which he advocated for have been included in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020.
RGV FC Toros vs FC Tulsa to be Played Behind Closed Doors
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike around the Rio Grande Valley, the RGV FC Toros have made the decision to continue to play without fans in attendance for the Saturday, August 1 against FC Tulsa.
Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November 3rd Election
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020.
Edinburg Mayor signs Disaster Declaration
In anticipation of wind damage and disastrous flooding by Tropical Storm, now Hurricane Hanna, as well proactively protecting residents infected with or exposed to COVID-19, Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina signed a proclamation on Thursday, July 24, 2020, declaring a local state of disaster.
Stanley Black & Decker Donates 25,000 face masks to Help Mission Regional Medical Center...
Mission Regional Medical Center received a donation of 25,000 face masks to support the organization’s mission in the fight against COVID-19. This donation will assist in protecting our patients and keeping our front-line staff as healthy as possible.
Twenty-three people die due to COVID-19 complications; 564 tested positive for the virus
As Hidalgo County surpasses the 100,000 mark for overall testing, 23 people died due to COVID-19 complications, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Friday. Another 564 tested positive for the virus which brings the total number of known positive cases to 15,153.
Local man in custody for bomb threat
A 73-year-old resident of La Feria has been charged with making a threat to bomb the Veteran’s Administration (VA) Hospital in Harlingen, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Governor Abbott Urges Texans Along The Coast To Prepare For Tropical Storm Hanna Following...
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the National Hurricane Center issued a Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Warnings for several parts of the Texas Coast
Governor Abbott, TMD Announce Texas National Guard Partnership With Active Duty, Reservists In Support...
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced Joint Task Force Texas, a newly formed partnership between the Texas National Guard and Active Duty and Reservists to strengthen COVID-19 response efforts in Texas.
Tax Assessor-Collector Implements New Schedule of Operations
In support of the recent Shelter-at- Home Order# 20-11 issued by County Judge Richard Cortez on July 20, 2020, Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector, Mr. Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. PCC, is joining in the effort to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.
