WASHINGTON – ,Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $151,582,672.50 for Hidalgo County from the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. The federal funding is required to be spent on expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hidalgo County may use the funds on public health costs incurred due to the COVID-19 crisis from March 1, 2020, through December 30, 2020. “Our local governments and municipalities are bearing the brunt of this crisis and need assistance,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These federal funds will help many in Hidalgo County that have suffered due to the ...