Cortez: Trump downplaying virus subverts local efforts, Hidalgo County numbers still ‘unacceptable’

October 5, 2020

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez indicated on Monday that President Donald Trump downplaying the severity of the coronavirus can undermine local efforts to control the spread of the disease.

Hidalgo County reports 26 more coronavirus-related deaths, 224 new cases

October 5,2020

Hidalgo County reported on Monday 26 more residents died due to coronavirus complications, as well as 224 more tested positive for the virus — bringing the total number of fatalities in the county to 1,766 and the total of confirmed coronavirus cases to 32,630.

Kamala Harris’ husband makes campaign stop in Democratic stronghold RGV

October 5,2020

Kamala Harris’ husband brought the presidential campaign to the Rio Grande Valley on Monday to drum up support for the Democratic ticket on the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election.