When Ivan Melendez was named medical director (Health Authority) for Hidalgo County in December 2011, it’s doubtful that he had any idea what lay ahead.
There are so many things wrong with this global pandemic, it’s hard to figure out what can and cannot be fixed. The state tried to re-open businesses, but now that’s being reconsidered, at least at the county level. Last week, Hidalgo County’s Local Health Authority issued an order effectively closing schools in Hidalgo County, both public and private, until Sept. 27.
Rio Grande Valley residents who have developed antibodies to COVID-19 have the potential to save lives of seriously-ill hospital patients who are suffering from that infectious and dangerous disease.
PHARR — Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD recently distributed gardening toolkits valued at more than $200 each, to 22 families. The toolkits are part of the district's efforts to promote sustainability during distance learning as part of its new "Grow With Us" initiative.
EDINBURG — Edinburg CISD responded to the City of Edinburg's order that was passed today: "The district agrees with the City of Edinburg's order to require at-home instruction for our students for the upcoming school year.
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