EDINBURG – Hidalgo County has established the Hidalgo County COVID Condolence Program to assist eligible individuals who have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 with up to $2,000 for funeral expenses. This program is being administered by the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department. “We understand the heartbreak and hardships our residents are facing as they deal with the untimely death of their loved one,” said Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. “This program will help alleviate some of the financial burden they are facing.” More than $2 million was allocated for the program, which was provided through funding from ...