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INCREASE IN VOTER REGISTRATION AND PARKING UPDATES FOR VOTERS AND ELECTIONEERS
Voter registration has been steadily increasing. Read on... -
EMPLOYEES SAY YES TO HEALTH AT WELLNESS FAIR
Employees were able to learn about chronic disease prevention, mental health behavior, diabetes education and nutrition. More >> -
COUNTY NEEDS A LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER, CLOSEST CENTER IS OVER 240 MILES AWAY
Approximately 40 Texans die every day due to traumatic injuries, and for every one that dies, at least six are injured. Read on... -
HIDALGO COUNTY EARNS TAC BEST PRACTICES AWARD FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT EFFORTS
For the second time in a row, Hidalgo County Code Enforcement Office received a Best Practices award from the Texas Association of Counties. Read on... -
COUNTY ADOPTS 2019 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
County finalizes budget. Read on... -
COMMISSIONERS COURT EXTENDS DECLARATION OF DISASTER FOR HIDALGO COUNTY
Commissioners Court voted to extend the local state of emergency declaration at a special meeting held at 3 p.m. Thursday. Read on... -
COUNTY ENCOURAGES VOTER REGISTRATION
Hidalgo County Elections Department prepares for voter registration--AACT NOW! Read on... -
BRAVO ZULU: "WELL DONE"
Hidalgo County CSA receives grant to assist Veterans. Read on... -
COMMISSIONERS COURT ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES CAUSED BY HUNGER
Commissioners Court approved a proclamation designating September as Hunger Action Awareness Month. Read on... -
UTRGV THANKS COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR ONGOING SUPPORT
Commissioners Court receives a thank you from UTRGV at Tuesday's meeting. Read on... -
SEPTEMBER IS PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Commissioners Court declared September as National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month at Tuesday's meeting. Read on... -
PARDON OUR DUST
New Courthouse preconstruction underway! Read on... -
COMMISSIONERS COURT UPDATES COMMUNITY ON TRASH COLLECTION EFFORTS
The county is seeking proposals to understand and evaluate the fiscal implications the solid waste service will have on the county's budget and impact on the residence it will serve. Read on... -
FIRST RESPONDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPORT EFFORTS DURING THE JUNE F
Commissioners Court recognized thirty-five agencies who assisted during the county's June flood event. Read on... -
COMMISSIONERS COURT EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF MINDFULNESS DURING SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
County raises suicide awareness with proclamation recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month. Read on... -
HIDALGO DECLARED A PURPLE HEART COUNTY AS DECORATED VETERANS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR SERVICE
Hidalgo County honors Purple Heart Veterans at Commissioners Court. Read on... -
COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL NOT RAISE TAXES IN 2019
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted to not increase the 2019 tax rate at Tuesday's meeting. Read on... -
4-H STUDENT LEADERS INTRODUCED IN COMMISSIONERS COURT
Future leaders from 4-H county programs were introduced at Tuesday's meeting. Read on... -
COUNTY UPDATES RESIDENTS ON PARKING CHANGES DURING COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Hidalgo County provided constituents with a clear understanding of parking changes in regards to the construction of the new county courthouse. Read on... -
PRECINCT 3 AWARDED $30,000 GRANT FOR KATRINA PARK UPGRADES
Precinct 3 partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on a proposal to upgrade Katrina Park in Penitas and received a $30,000 grant that will improve the quality of life for surrounding residents. Read on... -
SENATOR JUAN "CHUY" HINOJOSA RECOGNIZED ON THE WALL OF COUNTY JUDGES
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa was recognized by Commissioners Court for his service as Interim County Judge during the summer of 1995. His portrait was revealed on the Wall of County Judges during Tuesday's meeting. Read on... -
COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN
With construction of the new Hidalgo County Courthouse set to begin in September, the county unveiled plans to accommodate jurors, visitors and staff parking. Read on... -
GOV. GREG ABBOTT SIGNS GUBERNATORIAL REQUEST FOR FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION
The signed document will be sent to the Presidents desk for authorization. More >> -
JUNE FLOODS - UPDATES ON DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDELINES
Please check back regularly for updates. More >> -
PRECINCT 4 UNVEILS COMPLETION OF MILE 22 1/2 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The new roadway connects to two schools and will positively impact 120 households. More >> -
SHERIFF'S OFFICE HONORS POLICE OFFICERS MEMORIAL WEEK WITH FALLEN HEROES CEREMONY
Six deputies who were killed in the line of duty dating back to 1919 were honored. More >> -
HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S OBSERVES JURY APPRECIATION WEEK
Hidalgo County applauds the efforts of jurors More >>> -
CONSTRUCTION OF VALDEZ ROAD IN PRECINCT 1 TO BRING ACCESS AND MOBILITY TO MONTE ALTO
The project is expected to be completed within 90 days, weather permitting. More >> -
DIRECT ENERGY PRESENTS CHECK TO CSA FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A total of $453,595 has benefited Hidalgo County residents over the past five years More >>> -
COUNTY EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH EMAIL SERVICE
County I.T. department is working to resolve the issue. More >> -
COUNTY KICKS OFF 8-WEEK WELLNESS CHALLENGE FOR EMPLOYEES
Be Active. Be Healthy. Be Happy. More >> -
COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVES STEP AND GRADE
The changes saved over $14,000 in salaries and expects the savings to increase as employees with longer tenure retire or leave the county. More >> -
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK OBSERVED
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that all victims of crime – especially those who are challenging to reach or serve – are afforded their rights and receive a trauma-informed response. More >> -
COUNTY URGES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE CITIZENSHIP QUESTION IN 2020 CENSUS
The resolution stresses that the constitutional mandate is that all people residing in the United States be counted and that asking if the responder is a citizen will deter residents from responding and will negatively affect our region. More >> -
DISTRICT CLERK HOSTS PASSPORT FAIR SATURDAY, APRIL 14
Planning any travel this summer? You may need a passport. More >> -
CASA PRESENTS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Commissioners Court has supported CASA since starting the program 24 years ago. More >> -
APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
The court approved resolutions for National Community Development Week and Fair Housing Act month. More >> -
HEAD START STUDENTS VISIT COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
The children were dressed as Toy Story characters representing the theme of the Week of the Young Child. More >> -
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT DEBUTS "FAQ OF THE MONTH"
The new web page will inform voters on election procedures. More >> -
PRECINCT 1 HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR MILANO ROAD PROJECT
The road reconstruction was a joint project with the City of Weslaco. More >> -
HIDALGO COUNTY PRECINCT 1 AND THE CITY OF PROGRESO BREAK GROUND ON GONZALEZ RD.
Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes was joined by City of Progreso officials and members of the community to break ground on the re-construction of Gonzalez Rd. More >> -
PRECINCT 5 HOLDS GRAND RE-OPENING
County and city officials, as well as community members, gathered for a ribbon cutting in honor of the re-opening of the Precinct 5 offices. More >> -
NEW VETERANS OFFICE OPENS IN MCALLEN
The new office will help increase services for local veterans so that they may apply and receive the benefits they are entitled to. More >> -
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROAD IN PRECINCT 4 WILL STIMULATE TRADE AND GROWTH
Construction on this 2.69 mile road project will extend 10th Street from University Drive to Monte Cristo Road creating a five lane road that will include a turning lane, emergency lanes and sidewalks. More >> -
FIRE MARSHAL HOMERO GARZA APPOINTED TO SECOND TERM
In addition to conducting risk assessments, investigations and inspections, the Fire Marshal's office also assists 22 local fire departments. More >> -
DISTRICT CLERK STAFF PRESENTS $1,700 DONATION TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE RGV
The staff-driven effort allows employees to wear jeans on Fridays in exchange for a $5 donation. More >> -
COURT SALUTES EDINBURG HOMETOWN HERO SGT. FREDDY GONZALEZ
It is the 50th anniversary in celebration of his heroic service. More >> -
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT MAILS OUT VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
The deadline to register to vote and/or make any updates or changes to your voter registration card is Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. More >> -
ROAD TO RECYCLING PROGRAM COLLECTS 42,000 TIRES
The program launched in June with a kickoff event that spanned 25 cities in Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo counties. More >> -
FLU CASES ON THE RISE; HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY PREVENTION IS KEY
Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. More >> -
HIDALGO COUNTY CONTINUES FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
In 2017, CAC served 1,337 new victims. More >> -
HIDALGO COUNTY PUBLIC AFFAIRS RECEIVES THREE AWARDS AT TATOA CONFERENCE
The awards included the coveted Overall Excellence in Programming award. More >> -
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT SEEKS TO EXTEND COUNTYWIDE POLLING
The countywide polling locations were used during the November 7 Constitutional Election. More >> -
GRAND OPENING OF PRECINCT 2'S NEW YOUTH FACILITY
The 5,925-square-foot Boys and Girls Club includes two spacious learning centers, an arts and crafts room, a teenagers' game room, a youth game room, a technology center, a full kitchen and cafeteria. More >> -
TUBACHRISTMAS MEMBERS PERFORM FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT
The TUBACHRISTMAS Concert is set for Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Nikki Rowe High School gym. More >> -
NEW TAX OFFICE IN MCALLEN OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
New McAllen tax office will offer residents a more convenient experience. More >> -
NEW TAX OFFICE EXPRESS LANES OFFER FASTER SERVICE FOR PRECINCT 1 AREA RESIDENTS
New Express Lanes in Weslaco offers convenient option to tax-payer More>> -
EDINBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES PRECINCT 4 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Commissioner Joseph Palacios and his staff were recognized for their efforts in roads, drainage, parks, infrastructure, special projects and outreach. More >> -
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER BOOT CAMP FACILITY UNVEILS NEW ATHLETIC TRACK IN PRECINCT 1
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held for new Athletic Track in Weslaco More >>> -
COUNTY EMPLOYEES COMPETE IN HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
This was the 10th annual contest. More >> -
PRECINCT 3 HOLDS TRASH BASH IN EDUARDO 7 AREA
Crews cleaned up tons of trash, tires, and debris. More >> -
BETA INTERN PEEIA MATIAS INTRODUCED
Matias will work in the Purchasing Department this fall semester. More >> -
CSA GETS GO-AHEAD TO CONTINUE ASSISTING GALVESTON CSA FAMILIES
CSA staff helped nearly 400 families in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. More >> -
SHERIFF'S OFFICE 13TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The event was held at the Monte Alto ISD football field. More >> -
HIDALGO COUNTY SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer and second most common cause of cancer-related death for Texas women. More >> -
EDINBURG BASKETBALL PLAYERS PRAISED FOR VOLUNTEER WORK
The team from Robert Vela High School assisted Precinct 4 in preparation Hurricane Harvey. More >>
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