Posts Tagged ‘Hidalgo County’
STC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist
Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo County TX – From investigating outbreaks and identifying health threats to educating the community, South…
Read MoreHidalgo County Elections Department Seeks 900 Poll Workers for November General Election
Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Elections Department, Hilda Salinas, poll workers, November 3 General Election, Edinburg Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Elections Department is accepting applications for poll workers to staff the November 3, 2026, General Election, Elections Administrator Hilda A. Salinas announced Monday. The department needs a total of 900 poll workers for…
Read MoreHidalgo County WIC to Launch Online Services July 1; Mission I Clinic to Close Permanently
Hidalgo County WIC, Mission, online benefit issuance, Mission I WIC Clinic, Clarissa Ramirez, nutrition, breastfeeding, healthcare Staff Report McAllen TX – The Hidalgo County WIC Program will launch a new online benefit issuance service on July 1, 2026, allowing participants to complete many services remotely. On the same date, the Mission I WIC Clinic at 211…
Read MoreHidalgo County Judge’s Office to Bring Free Hurricane Preparedness Puppet Show to Edinburg Library June 25
Hidalgo County Judge, Through the Storm with Sunny, Hurricane Preparedness, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will present “Through the Storm with Sunny,” a free puppet show focused on hurricane season preparedness for children and families, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at…
Read MoreCom. Torres Presents New Home for Edinburg Resident Through HOME Rehabilitation Program
Hidalgo County, Precinct 4, HOME Rehabilitation Program, Affordable Housing, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the Hidalgo County Urban County Program, community partners, and family members to celebrate the completion of a new home for Edinburg resident Maria J. Ramos through the HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. A…
Read MoreProperty tax exemption clinics set across Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County, Property Tax, Exemption Clinics, Appraisal District, Commissioners Court Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Appraisal District will host Property Tax Exemption Clinics across Hidalgo County to educate property owners about exemptions and rights available under Texas law. Appraisal district staff will be on-site at each clinic to provide eligibility review, guidance, application…
Read MoreCom. Torres supports mental health first aid training
Mental health first aid, Hidalgo County, Ellie Torres, substance use, suicide prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults, according to Hidalgo County Commission Pct. 4 Ellie Torres. The training covers common signs and symptoms…
Read MoreCom. Torres cites women’s leadership program at foundation gala
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, women’s leadership, financial literacy, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 highlighted its partnership with the Heart, Mind, Money Foundation during the foundation’s scholarship gala on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, supporters and program participants, according to Precinct 4.…
Read MoreHidalgo County warns residents about motor vehicle scams tied to social media
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, public safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County officials are warning residents about a rise in social media scams involving motor vehicle title transfers and registration renewals. According to county officials, consumers have reported attempting to process vehicle title transactions or registration renewals through individuals advertising services on social…
Read MoreCom. Ellie Torres marks second key handoff of year for rebuilt home in Edinburg
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, housing, Hidalgo County Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 officials marked the second Key Handoff Ceremony of the year for a newly reconstructed home in Edinburg completed through the HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. County Commissioner Precinct 4 Ellie Torres recognized the milestone alongside the Hidalgo County Urban…
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