EDINBURG – In his capacity as the county’s Emergency Management Director, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez signed a new county order for all residents and visitors in Hidalgo County. The new emergency orders include a shelter at home order, curfew, essential travel limitations and a requirement for everyone to use facial coverings while outdoors.
“Our rise in numbers and fatalities say that we need to take action now and do what’s in the best interest of our community,” said Judge Cortez. “This action will help us do the right thing to save and protect each other from this deadly disease ...