— Friday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced $2,000,000 for Zapata County and the Siesta Shores Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) to support necessary drought mitigation measures that will help guarantee Zapata County’s water supply.
Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres visited with residents for a street light recognition event to acknowledge and celebrate the installation of street lights placed in their subdivision. La Quietud subdivision, a 95 lot subdivision, was approved by the Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court for the Streetlight Program in late 2021 for a 2022 installation. The event was held on Wednesday, December 14th at 5:45p.m. at La Quietud subdivision in Edinburg, TX with residents present to meet and speak to Commissioner Ellie Torres.
“You can’t educate a child who isn’t healthy, and you can’t keep a child healthy who isn’t educated.” Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders spoke these words almost 30 years ago, and they still ring true today. In roles that go far beyond Band-Aids and ice packs, school nurses serve as a hub for community health, providing health education, ensuring immunization compliance, performing health screenings, and coordinating special care for students with medical conditions and disabilities.
— When you are a child, you will likely have big aspirations regarding your ‘dream job.’ Astronauts, scientists, professional athletes— even superheroes —may be terms often heard. A recently published book is shining a new light on a different type of hero to encourage younger generations to consider a career in nursing.
— The City of Pharr is partnering with Vanguard Academy to open a Warming Shelter ahead of the inclement winter weather forecasted for this week.
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