EDINBURG – In his capacity as the county’s Emergency Management Director, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has lifted the county’s Shelter at Home order, but implemented new protections for the annual arrival of Winter Texans. The new order goes into effect on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. “Although our numbers are trending downward, COVID-19 continues to impact our community and remains a dangerous threat,” said Judge Cortez. “After much consideration, I have decided to lift the Shelter at Home mandate because I recognize the sacrifices made by ...