Tag Archives: Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County Enacts 60-Day DWI No Refusal 

No Refusal

While the holiday season is usually the happiest time of year, it also brings with it an increase in DWIs. To help combat this, law enforcement entities throughout Hidalgo County have united to participate in No Refusal throughout the holiday season. The No Refusal period began on Nov. 1 and will continue through Dec. 31.  No Refusal means that Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies may go to extra lengths to ensure…

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STC, Hidalgo County Combat Poverty With New Partnership

STC President Ricardo J. Solis and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez sign a Memorandum of Understanding to create a Youth Leadership Academy with the goal of decreasing poverty in the region. (Courtesy)

South Texas College President Ricardo J. Solis and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a partnership that will create a Youth Leadership Academy with the goal of decreasing poverty in the region. This collaboration closely follows an STC Board of Trustees’ unanimous decision that the college and its leadership would be working closely with the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force, led by Judge…

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County Improving Drainage In Flood-Weary Towns 

Maps show a network of canals and laterals that store and move water from Mercedes.

Hidalgo County Commissioner David Fuentes pointed to red and blue lines and arrows running through his precinct. Fuentes explained where $80 million of drainage improvements are occurring or are in plans in his Precinct 1. The crisscrossing of drains, laterals, canals and ditches form a patchwork of connected corridors to store and move water. It’s a network that isn’t always streamlined, but it’s vital in getting floodwaters out of towns…

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County Judge’s Program Encourages Kids To Visit Parks

The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

The Rio Grande Valley has increasingly developed and opened nature and wildlife parks that draw eco-tourists from around the country in their search for native and migrating birds. Many wildlife enthusiasts recognize the Valley as the top birding spot in the United States. The uniqueness of the region as a premier wildlife area is something many of the region’s parks and community birding centers are working to convey to local…

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TPWD Awards Grants To Local Parks

Lopezville Park (photo Hidalgo County Precinct 2)

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $12.5 million in Local Park Grants statewide to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. More than $2.6 million goes locally to Cameron and Hidalgo counties and Port Isabel. The Cameron County Parks and Recreation Department is the recipient of a $750,000 non-urban outdoor grant for the Olmito Nature Park project. This project will include land acquisition as well as developments…

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Texas Rural Communities Awards VIDA $5,000

Texas Rural Communities has awarded Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement a $5,000 grant to fund participants living in rural communities from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. “We are immensely thankful to Texas Rural Communities for selecting VIDA as one of their grant recipients and recognizing the importance of enhancing higher education opportunities for student success,” said VIDA Deputy Executive Director Felida Villarreal. “Through this collaboration, VIDA will continue…

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Hidalgo County Holds Webcast Auction For Various Items

Hidalgo County will hold a Webcast Auction

Hidalgo County will hold a Webcast Auction of general merchandise, fleet, heavy equipment and court awarded vehicles Jan. 25. The public may view Items in person at Palmer Pavilion and the San Carlos Community Resource Center Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.). AMT Auctions will auction all items “as is” with all sales final. Bidding begins Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. until the…

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Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Holds Toy Drive

The Office of Hidalgo County Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal is currently collecting donations of new unwrapped toys to distribute to children 12 years of age or younger. The new toy collection will continue through Dec. 6. All toys collected will be distributed to children throughout the Precinct 3 community on Dec. 10. “We know some families are having a tough time and the need for Christmas assistance is even greater…

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Hidalgo County Holds Jewelry Auction

Hidalgo County jewelry auction

Hidalgo County will hold a Webcast Auction of court awarded jewelry at the Hidalgo County Administration Building Purchasing Department Sept. 16. Buyers must register with AMT Auctions at amtauctions.com. Bidding starts on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. and ends when the last item sells. Potential buyers may view items in person at the Purchasing Department Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon- 1 p.m.). The building address…

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Hidalgo County To Hold Online Auction

Hidalgo County online auction

Webcast AuctionHidalgo County will hold a  of general merchandise Aug. 31 at Vicksburg Property. The auction consists of SUV’s, trucks and office furniture. Buyers must register at www.amtauctions.com. Bidding starts on Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. and ends until the last item sells. In addition, the public may view items Aug. 30 at Vicksburg Property located at 12401 Vicksburg Drive in Edinburg. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with…

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