Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramón retires after 14 years

August 30, 2022

Edinburg, Texas – After 14 years as the Elections Administrator for the Hidalgo County Elections Department, Yvonne Ramón announced her retirement.  “It is time,” said Ramón. “I have known that God led me to this challenging task of conducting elections for…

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MOST History Spotlight Exhibit To Feature Traditional Kitchen Recipes

August 25, 2022

EDINBURG, Texas — To commemorate a vital part of regional community culture, the Museum of South Texas History presents “En La Cocina,” a spotlight exhibit opening Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Museum Store Arcade. A home kitchen in borderlands culture…

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Sheriff’s Office Issues Alert On Possible Scam By Person Impersonating Officer

August 25, 2022

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several reports of an individual, claiming to be an HCSO Sergeant, calling residents of Hidalgo County and telling them that they owe a fine and need to pay or they will face…

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Two Part Genealogy Workshop At MOSTHistory

August 23, 2022

EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History invites the community to a two-part genealogy workshop, “Discover Your Past with Esther Camacho,” at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 24.  This two-part genealogy workshop will provide participants with knowledge…

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Hidalgo County Judge Cortez Signs Disaster Declaration On Drought 

August 18, 2022

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, in his capacity as emergency management director, signed a declaration of a local state of disaster on Thursday because of the ongoing drought.  The declaration says that Hidalgo County “has suffered exceptional drought…

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Alamo COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Re-opening August 17

August 17, 2022

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Health and Human Services will resume Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing beginning August 17, Mondays – Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will remain open until October 27. The free Rapid molecular PCR tests will be administered…

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American Legion To Host Vender Market Aug. 14

August 9, 2022

American Legion Post 408 will host a Vendor Market on Sunday, Aug. 14th, from 5-8 pm. The Post is located at 4605 S. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. The fee is $30 for the indoor display area and includes one table…

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Hidalgo County Judge Cortez Partners With Girl Scouts For Ecotourism Initiative

August 5, 2022

EDINBURG – Outdoor experiences are key to children’s mental and physical well-being, but not enough children are having them. This summer, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas (GSGST) has partnered with the Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez…

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Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Breaks Ground On Rio Grande Care Road Stormwater Improvement Project

August 5, 2022

Edinburg,TX — Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres in collaboration with Hidalgo County Drainage District broke ground on the second of 12 stormwater management improvements to be developed within Precinct 4. “Drainage remains a top priority for the residents…

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Sen. Hinojosa Reminds Texans Of Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

August 4, 2022

By DAVID A. DÍAZ, [email protected] Texas’ highly successful annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled this year from Friday, August 5, through midnight Sunday, August 7, 2022 and will offer Texans an opportunity to save millions in state and local sales tax…

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