Judge Cortez responds to announcement of President Biden’s visit to the U.S.-Mexico border

January 6, 2023

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued the following statement in response to the announcement that President Biden would be visiting the border region: “I applaud President Biden’s decision to visit the U.S.-Mexican border and see firsthand the challenges…

Leadership Of Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force To Discuss The Development Of Human Capital With Hidalgo County Judge

December 6, 2022

EDINBURG – The leadership of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force will meet with Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to discuss strategy for implementing a plan to mitigate poverty in Hidalgo County. “Local entities, particularly our school districts, suggest that…

Fiesta De Nochebuena Returns To MOSTHistory Dec. 11

December 2, 2022

Photo above: Children will have the opportunity to break open a piñata filled with holiday treats during Fiesta de Nochebuena. Credit — Museum of South Texas History EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will present Fiesta de…

Cortez Sends Second Letter To Biden Expressing Concerns About End Of Title 42

December 1, 2022

EDINBURG – As a court-mandated end to a health-related immigration policy looms this month, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez sent a second letter to President Biden this week expressing concern over the apparent lack of a strategy to deal with…

Republican Requests Recount After Loss In State Senate Race

December 1, 2022

Photo above — Republican Adam Hinojosa, left, ran against Democrat Morgan LaMantia in the race for Senate District 27 in South Texas. Hinojosa has asked for a recount. Credit: Campaign websites By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune — Nov. 30, 2022 Republican…

Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force Hosts Area Colonias To Discuss Issue Of Poverty

November 29, 2022

EDINBURG TX, November 29, 2022 – Area colonia residents will have an opportunity to share what life is like in low-income neighborhoods as part of a fact-finding community forum to help Hidalgo County mitigate the effects of poverty. The initiative…

Sarah Sagredo-Hammond FemCity Speaker For December 2022

November 28, 2022

McAllen, Texas — November 28, 2022 FemCity RGV will have as its guest speaker Sarah Sagredo-Hammond on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The meeting will be held at the University Draft House – underground, 100 W U.S. Highway 83 McAllen, TX…

Professor Provides Another Look Into The Legacy Of Juan Cortina 

November 25, 2022

Photo above — Marie Theresa Hernández, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Houston. Photo courtesy The Museum of South Texas History. EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History welcomes author Marie Theresa Hernández, Ph.D., as a featured…

Alley Theatre’s “Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback” To Help Hidalgo County Children Deal With Learning Loss 

November 14, 2022

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has arranged for a visit to several Hidalgo County schools from “Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback,” a theatrical performance, by Houston’s Alley Theatre. The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez…

Hometown Heroes To Be Honored At MOSTHistory

November 1, 2022

EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents “Hometown Heroes of South Texas: A Veterans Day Exhibit” opening Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m.  The Rio Grande Valley has a long history of military service and to commemorate…