EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued the following statement in reaction to a judicial ruling late Thursday in which he prevailed in a lawsuit challenging his primary victory: “I am happy with the outcome of this case, although…
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Photo above, courtesy of MOSTHistory: Melissa Peña, the Exhibits & Collections Coordinator at MOSTHistory, showcases how a cotton gin cleaned cotton picked from the fields. EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Saturdays at the Museum…
Read MoreEDINBURG – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 will be working on storm water improvements at Tower Road between Canton Road and Iowa Road as part of the 2022 drainage improvements projects. In order to…
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Photo above: Museum staff will teach campers how to archive photographs properlyEDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Camp at the Museum, a 5-day camp featuring hands-on activities related to museum career skills, from 8:30 a.m.…
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EDINBURG – As the rate of COVID-19 deaths and infections eases locally, Hidalgo County will scale back its emergency operational response level. Currently, the county is at Level 1, which indicates Maximum Readiness; the county will move to Level 2, which is Escalated Operations…
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McALLEN – The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. Emergency management coordinators from various agencies have been preparing for any potential hurricane threats. A ceremony honoring those who keep our community safe through emergency response plans, disaster education, training…
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EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History commemorates Memorial Day with the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “The Letters of Freddy González,” featuring Museum CEO Francisco Guajardo, Ph.D., and Juan J. Gonzales at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Guajardo…
Read MoreClosure between Tower Rd and Val Verde Rd The Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 will be workingon storm water improvements at Canton Rd. between Tower Rd and Val Verde Rd as part of…
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EDINBURG – As the May 23 deadline to end Title 42 approaches, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez sent a letter to President Joe Biden inviting him to visit Hidalgo County before the Administration “makes any substantial changes to current border…
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EDINBURG – In recognition of Earth Day, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced an ecotourism initiative called Explore Hidalgo County. The initiative launches a regional approach to highlighting the area’s natural beauty and encourages both residents of the county…
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