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Hidalgo County Commissioners Court suspends operations starting 3/30

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am

EDINBURG –Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Tuesday to suspend normal operations beginning Monday, March 30 because of “events beyond the control of the County,” related to the pandemic of COVID-19. The order will remain in effect until Monday, April 27. The suspension of normal operations includes a provision in which county elected officials and department heads will determine how many employees must stay – and which ones – so that the essential functions of county government may continue. County officials are using guidelines provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other resources in assessing critical functions.

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Rep. Cuellar’s statement on the U.S.-Mexico border closing to non-essential travel

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am

LAREDO – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX- 28) released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement that the U.S.-Mexico border will close to non-essential travel to limit the spread of coronavirus. “Non-essential travel” includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature.

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Congressman Gonzalez’s statement on closing the southern border to non-essential travel

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am

McALLEN – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX- 15) issued a statement March 20th following the Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S.-Mexico border to non-essential travel:

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Edinburg Mayor issues new restrictions

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am

EDINBURG – Mayor Richard Molina signed an amended Disaster Declaration today, keeping mandates in the City of Edinburg aligned with the new statewide Executive Order signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The new declaration limits public gatherings to 10 people and orders the closing of schools, restaurant dining areas, bars, and gyms.

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Hidalgo County Plan of Action for all Juvenile matters pending in 449th DC

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am

EDINBURG – In pursuant to the Emergency Orders of the Supreme Court of Texas, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas and the Hidalgo County Board of Judges, a plan of action for all juvenile matters pending in the 449th District Court in response to the imminent threat of the COVID-19 Pandemic has implemented measures to protect the public and staff while ensuring parties and defendants’ rights are also protected.