Hidalgo County issues Disaster Declaration, advises community not to panic

Hidalgo County has prohibited mass gatherings of more than 50 people, an act that went into effect this morning.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez made the announcement at a Monday evening press conference where he issued a Disaster Declaration that will go into effect for seven days and be signed Tuesday.

Hidalgo County Hotline for COVID-19

Hidalgo County has a hotline regarding COVID-19. Residents can call 956-292-7765 Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all questions and concerns with reference to the virus.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign Declaration of Disaster

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez will sign a Declaration of Disaster inside Commissioners Court.

Judge Cortez announced his intent to sign Disaster Declaration due to COVID-19 on Monday due to a Public Health Emergency after consulting with the leadership of all 22 municipalities within the county.

For more information, please contact Hidalgo County Public Affairs Director Carlos Sanchez at 956-292-7026.

Hidalgo County Jury Trials Postponed Through Early May

There will be no juries empaneled in Hidalgo County for the next seven weeks. Days after deciding to cancel jury panels for this week, the Hidalgo Board of Judges agreed Monday to cancel all jury panels through May 8th.

Hidalgo County Judge and Mayors Sign Disaster Declaration; mass gatherings of 50 or more prohibited

On Tuesday, March 17, Hidalgo County Judge, Richard F. Cortez, and Hidalgo mayors came together to sign a local disaster declaration order for a period of seven days.

The order prohibits any mass gatherings of 50 people or more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The signing also prohibits ‘price gouging’ for a period of seven days in which supplies like groceries, toilet articles, medicine and more are sold at a higher price than what they are.

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