Without naming the local Hidalgo County city, simply to allow the fire chief to speak with more candor, and avoid worried citizens calling his station, six firefighters – three paid staff and three volunteers – who work for the same fire department are under quarantine thanks to an emergency call to which they responded last Wednesday.
We are all counting on you to stay home and save our lives! This week is the most important week to continue following the order of " Shelter in the Home."
With the coronavirus shaking up the economy and upending the day-to-day operations of businesses, it’s perhaps more critical than ever that corporate CEOs and small business owners summon up all their leadership skills.
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.
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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