EDINBURG – Businesses and other establishments in Hidalgo County will no longer have facial covering or capacity restrictions beginning at midnight Wednesday to comply with state orders to open up Texas, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said. But under local orders signed Tuesday, Judge Cortez is recommending and strongly encouraging that residents and businesses in Hidalgo County continue to practice safety measures to combat the spread of the virus, including the use of facial coverings, limiting the number of people allowed in businesses, following hygienic measures and avoiding large crowds. “I was hoping that we could keep some of these restrictions ...