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McAllen Mayor Jim Darling statement on Hidalgo County Emergency Order

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

McALLEN - Hidalgo County Judge Cortez yesterday issued a new “Emergency Order” that reiterates and, to some extent, expands the restrictions put in place to help us all battle the present coronavirus pandemic. As Mayor, I have directed that the City of McAllen will comply with the Judge Cortez’s order to the extent it expands previous restrictions or, adds new ones. The City of McAllen will begin enforcement of this order starting today, Monday, March 23, 2020.

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Metro McAllen Expands Public Safety

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

McALLEN – The Metro McAllen Transit Department considers the safety of our community a top priority. The City of McAllen continues to closely monitor information about COVID-19 and recommendations from health officials to ensure every precaution is taken for the continued safety of our patrons.

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City of McAllen Closes All Buildings to Walk-Ins

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

McALLEN - Drivethrough, phone, email and alternative services still available

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South Texas Congressmen Urge FEMA Administrator, CDC Director and HHS Secretary to Equip Texas Hospitals with Lifesaving Medical Supplies

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

1498299 GUERRERO, NANCY YAJAYRA 966090 Hernandez, Ezequiel 414499 HERNANDEZ, GERARDO FERN 1300704 HERNANDEZ, JESUS DUENA 1498336 HERNANDEZ, JOSE ANTONIO 1498358 HERNANDEZ, RUBEN 1498300 HUERTA, JUAN ANTONIO 1469474 JIMENEZ, JUAN IGNACIO 1498352 JONES, SYDNEY JO 1498278 LOPEZ, STEPHANIE NICOLE 1498362 MACHUCA, LAURA JOSEFINA WASHINGTON – Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Filemon Vela (TX-34), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) sent a letter urging Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, and Assistant Secretary Robert Kadlec requesting adequate medical supplies for state and local health departments, and coordinating labs in the form of testing kits, reagents and personal protective equipment (PPE).

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May 2 elections will be postponed due to Declaration of Local Disaster

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

The Hidalgo County Elections Department will not be conducting a May 2, 2020 election for any political subdivision, said Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramon.