EDINBURG – Public and private schools in Hidalgo County are strongly encouraged, but not mandated, to delay on-campus instruction until at least October 25, Hidalgo County Health Authority Ivan Melendez, M.D. said in new health orders aimed at mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic locally. And a countywide curfew will no longer be in effect, County Judge Richard F. Cortez said in separate orders he signed on Friday. In addition, Dr. Melendez is strongly encouraging that school-sponsored activities, including sports, also be delayed until at least October 25. Schools that do reopen must provide county health officials with a reopening plan. Dr. Melendez also said ...