Hidalgo County’s Public Affairs Division will be launching a limited series podcast to inform residents in the Rio Grande Valley about the mechanisms of county government as well as what makes the region shine.The podcast, called “RGV on the Rise,” debuted Wednesday and will feature a new episode on a biweekly basis. Among the topics that will be addressed are the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force; the issue of water; and how Hidalgo County will handle the November elections.“I have long believed that communicating with the public is essential to gaining the people’s trust in government,” said Hidalgo County Judge ...