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County Judge Richard F. Cortez announces Explore Hidalgo County initiative
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 as well as out-of-town visitors to take advantage of these jewels. “Within a 40-mile radius,…
UTRGV to celebrate its largest online fundraising event, Day of Giving, April 26
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – APRIL 22, 2022 – UTRGV this year will host its annual Day of Giving – the university’s largest online annual fundraising event – on Tuesday, April 26. Day of Giving is an opportunity for university alumni, faculty and staff to show support for expanding UTRGV’s educational opportunities. Gifts provide scholarships…
Hidalgo County Pct. 4 to break ground on Eastside Soccer Park
WHAT: Eastside Soccer Park Groundbreaking WHEN: 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 22, 2022 WHERE: 4550 N. Cesar Chavez, Edinburg, TX EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastside Soccer Park on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in Edinburg. Commissioner Ellie Torres has plans to enhance and increase…
Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2022 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase,…
Zero COVID-19 Deaths in Hidalgo County, 152 New Cases
*Due to differences in data processing, timing, and methodology, there may be discrepancies between the information presented in this report and the Texas DSHS dashboard. COVID-19 positive case total for Wednesday 152 Confirmed 74 Probable 78 Suspect 0 Total COVID-19 positive cases in Hidalgo County 199,137 Confirmed 127,957 Probable 68,021 Suspect…
Hidalgo Co. Pct. 3 Announces Closure of Western Road Beginning Wednesday
EDINBURG – As part of traffic control for waterline adjustments made by AGUA SUD’s contractor, RDH Site & Concrete, LLC, and Hidalgo County Precinct 3 announces the closure of Western Road, North of 3 Mile Road, beginning Wednesday, April 20. The contractor plans to close the road and detour traffic lanes to install 8” Waterline Crossings. This project…
One COVID-related Death In Hidalgo County, 39 New Cases
The deceased individual was vaccinated. *Due to differences in data processing, timing, and methodology, there may be discrepancies between the information presented in this report and the Texas DSHS dashboard. COVID-19 positive case total for Tuesday 39 Confirmed 12 Probable 27 Suspect 0 Total COVID-19 positive cases in Hidalgo County 198,985 Confirmed…
Ted Cruz And Greg Abbott Split In Texas House Runoff Endorsements
by Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are finding themselves increasingly at odds as they try to shape the next Republican majority in the Texas House, splitting their endorsements in a host of primary runoffs in which candidates appear to differ on “school choice.” In recent days, Cruz has endorsed five opponents to Abbott-backed…
UTRGV’s Grewal Named First President of Vermont State University
The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System announced Monday that Dr. Parwinder Grewal has accepted the position of inaugural president at Vermont State University (VSU), effective July 1, 2022. VSU, comprised of the current Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College, will be the first statewide, hybrid institution in the…
Regional Infusion Center for COVID-19 to close operations on April 19
MISSION – Hidalgo County’s Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldaña announced today that the Regional Infusion Center for COVID-19 at Mission Regional Medical Center will close operations on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. At the request of Hidalgo County, the State of Texas, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) opened the Regional Infusion Center in Edinburg in…
