THURSDAY STATS, 10-29-2020 EDINBURG – Officials with the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department reported five more deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday and 123 new known positive cases, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Friday.   “As we head into Halloween, Dia de los Muertos and Election Day, I ask everyone to play it safe: wear facial coverings and avoid large crowds,” Judge Cortez said. “Take a moment to remember those who have died and, like me, send a prayer of condolence to their loved ones.” Press release courtesy of Hidalgo County. ...