Willacy
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Starr
7
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Hidalgo
281
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Cameron
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COVID-19 cases grow to 12 in Willacy County
Willacy County confirmed two more positive COVID-19 cases, Regional Medical Director Dr. Emilie Prot announced in a news release Friday. The total there is now 12. The cases are a man and a woman ... read more
IDEA Public Schools serves one million meals to families in Texas and Louisiana
TEXAS – In efforts to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, IDEA Public Schools has been offering free curbside meals at all of their campuses throughout Texas and Louisi& ... read more
Hidalgo County offers assistance for those affected by pandemic
Edinburg (Texas)–If you have suffered the loss of wages, income, or jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hidalgo County is offering assistance. Those who are having trouble paying rent, utiliti& ... read more
WATCH: Members of White House task force provide coronavirus update
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2 new Willacy County coronavirus cases announced, totals 12
On Friday, state health officials in Willacy County announced two more people tested positive for the coronavirus. ... read more
WATCH: Cameron County judge holds news conference to provide coronavirus update
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Cabeza de Vaca: Preventive and care measures must be stricter in Tamaulipas
In Tamaulipas, the health crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning its most critical stage. Fortunately in Tamaulipas we have acted responsibly. Since January 15, we have installed the ... read more
More small business loan funding; Relief package to provide another $310 billion
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, launched March 27 as a lifeline for small businesses struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus ... read more
Tamaulipas restricts travel, shuts down non-essential businesses amid coronavirus pandemic
The state of Tamaulipas will start restricting travel as part of a plan to fight the coronavirus. ... read more
Avila: Cross-border manufacturing must continue with as few interruptions as possible
Efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have led officials at local, state, and federal levels to make important decisions over what services and industries should be deemed essential. What ... read more
First critically ill COVID-19 patient recovers at McAllen Medical Center
Early Thursday afternoon, Jose Francisco Moreno left McAllen Medical Center for the first time in 21 days. Moreno is the first of the hospitals critically ill COVID-19 patients to recover and be ... read more
Podcast: Members of Congress discuss immigration border issues during the pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A record number of viewers – more than 1,000 – watched a Mexico Institute webinar about Immigration and the U.S.-Mexico Border during the coronavirus pandemic. The conversation ... read more
Grocery stores see improvement to their food supply; less empty shelves
HARLINGEN, Texas- At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, grocery stores were hit the hardest with shortages of food and supplies. The pandemic caused thousands of people to panic buy at grocery st& ... read more
Conservationist dealing with sea turtle nesting season amid COVID-19 Pandemic
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – The South Padre Island economy has taken a blow since the island shut down beaches, restaurant and bars. The pandemic is also having an impact on endangered sea tu& ... read more
Starr County teen continues recycling effort amid pandemic
A Starr County teenager’s mission to save the planet continues despite the coronavirus pandemic. ... read more
City issues third amended declaration of local disaster
The City of Brownsville issued a third amended declaration of local disaster for public health emergency during a city commission meeting this week as a response to COVID-19 which includes new updates ... read more
Religious freedom: Governor issues guidance on COVID-19 restrictions
The new coronavirus and official restrictions implemented to combat its spread have been nowhere more disruptive than at churches and other houses of worship, where dozens or hundreds of the faithful ... read more
RGV coronavirus death toll up to 19; Hidalgo Co. reports 23 released from isolation
As the Rio Grande Valley’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 19 Thursday evening, more cases were also reportedly removed from isolation. ... read more
9 more people from Hidalgo County test positive for coronavirus, one of them an infant
Hidalgo County announced on Thursday that nine more people tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of positive cases in the county to 290.According to an Hidalgo County news ... read more
2 more virus-related deaths reported in Cameron County
Officials in Cameron County confirmed two more deaths related to the coronavirus. Both of the patients who died were residents of Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. ... read more
Wife of virus patient released from McAllen hospital: Its a hard experience
MCALLEN – A coronavirus patient was released from the hospital in McAllen and saw his wife for the first time in three weeks. ... read more
COVID-19’s impact on future nursing students
EDINBURG, Texas With health care workers on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19, some are wondering if this could affect the number of students that choose to become nurses. Officials wit& ... read more
WATCH: Members of White House coronavirus task force provide update at briefing
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Doctor will not furlough or let go staff during COVID-19 restrictions
HARLINGEN, Texas Gastroenterologist Dr. Nolan Perez is one of many physicians who could not perform surgeries amid COVID-19 emergency orders by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to preserve protective e& ... read more
Suicide hotlines see rise in calls due to isolation from the virus
HARLINGEN, Texas Isolation can cause depression and anxiety among teenagers. As stay at home orders continue, suicide hotlines have seen a rise in calls across the U.S. relating to COVID-19, whic& ... read more
Pandemic affects busy season for flower shops
EDINBURG, Texas This time of the year is usually busy for flower shops, but with so many events canceled because of COVID-19 thats all changed. Yaya Rosilla took over her moms business, Elvas & ... read more
Garden shops see uptick in home growers
HARLINGEN, Texas COVID-19 has shut-down businesses and emptied grocery store shelves. Now, many people are growing their own food to deal with food shortages. Normally this time of the year is t& ... read more
City of Brownsville encourages residents to get tested for coronavirus at drive-thru site
In an effort to capture more data and an accurate count of infections, the city of Brownsville is reminding residents that drive-thru testing is still available. ... read more
Local health experts urge community to continue to guard against COVID-19
HARLINGEN – As government agencies and local health departments discuss plans to jump start the economy and reopen businesses, local health officials continue to urge caution and encourage the ... read more
South Padre Island extends state of disaster declaration, creates task force
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — City officials and personnel are continuing to make decisions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. ... read more
CON MI GENTE: The 1017 Cafe in San Isidro
With shelter in place orders in effect amid the coronavirus outbreak, many businesses have been forced to close. ... read more
Tamaulipas taking stricter social distancing measures to contain spread of coronavirus
Tamaulipas health officials are now taking stronger shelter in place measures and urge citizens to stay home. ... read more
COVID-19 deaths rise to 17 in Valley
The number of COVID-19 related deaths has now risen to 17 in the Rio Grande Valley as both Hidalgo and Cameron counties reported people succumbing to the disease Wednesday evening. Cameron County has ... read more
Child Care Options Available For Essential Workers
A state-wide initiative is offering child care options for Texas’ front line workers. The frontline child care portal connects essential employees with child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ... read more
Medical Staff Celebrate The Release of COVID-19 Survivor
Surrounded by several medical professionals, a recovered COVID-19 patient is seen off by medical staff after having spent several weeks under intensive care. South Texas Health System representatives ... read more
“Viva Iglesia” Sets Up Testing Clinic At Local Church
The national organization Viva Iglesia is doing COVID-19 exams for who think they may be carrying the virus. Juana Martinez is one of the nearly 40 residents that will take a COVID-19 at El ... read more
Curtain Call? Camille Playhouse asks for donations to continue operating
The Camille Playhouse in Brownsville set up a GoFundMe campaign to help fund basic operations and overhead during the economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more
Many nursing home patients recovering; Despite some deaths, toll under national average
HARLINGEN — Like Debbie Dunn Reilly’s 86-year-old mother, many patients in two Harlingen nursing homes are apparently recovering from the coronavirus. ... read more
COVID-19 deaths rise to 17 in Valley
The number of COVID-19 related deaths has now risen to 17 in the Rio Grande Valley as both Hidalgo and Cameron counties reported people succumbing to the disease Wednesday evening. ... read more
Cameron County reports 3 additional coronavirus-related deaths
On Wednesday, Cameron County officials announced three additional deaths related to the coronavirus. The newly reported deaths were all residents at two separate Harlingen nursing homes. ... read more
Cameron County mulls reopenings; rules remain in place
It’s OK to go to the hospital, according to Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr., speaking at a Wednesday coronavirus press conference. ... read more
COVID Confessions: From seeing Cher to social distancing, so much has changed so quickly
By Keely Lewis By some quirk of fate, my husband and I took a long-planned tour of Italy in October, never imagining that within four months, the entire country would be closed off to the world, an ... read more
Hidalgo County confirms fourth coronavirus-related death, six new cases
EDINBURG – A fourth coronavirus-related death was announced in Hidalgo County. ... read more
Hidalgo County CSA receives over $6M to help residents impacted by pandemic pay dues
EDINBURG – Millions of dollars in coronavirus disaster assistance is on its way to help Hidalgo County residents make some payments. ... read more
Local residents warned about stimulus scams
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas The Rio Grande City Police Department is warning residents across the Valley about COVID-19 schemes. The department said that over the last few days they have received call& ... read more
People with disabilities facing additional challenges amid COVID-19
HARLINGEN, Texas Amid the global pandemic, there is a heavy emphasis on staying home, but for people with disabilities, thats easier said than done. Its difficult for somebody with an intellec& ... read more
Hidalgo County expands health office
Hidalgo Countys health and human services department is adding 12 medical professionals and two portable buildings to its team to facilitate its response to COVID-19. Hidalgo County Commissioners ... read more
Judge: Cameron County businesses to come up with safety plan to reopen
BROWNSVILLE – In an emotional moment, Camron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. addressed the county’s eighth and ninth deaths related to the coronavirus that were announced Tuesday night. ... read more
Citizens of different countries speak of COVID-19; Cases and Protocols in Latin America
REYNOSA, Tamaulipas – Hidalgo County, Texas is reporting 261 cases of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) as of April 20, 2020, while neighboring Cameron County is reporting 298. The State of Texas is at ... read more
Drive-thru coronavirus testing available Monday in Donna
Drive-thru coronavirus testing will be available in Donna on Monday — with a doctor's referral. ... read more