03/27/2020
03/27/2020
Local News for Harlingen, Texas
03/27/2020
03/27/2020
CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley: The Harlingen Police Department …
The Harlingen Police Department arrested a man after reports that he was spitting on a bench. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Harlingen Public Works Working with Businesses Affected by COVID-19
HARLINGEN, TEXAS-As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to impact our City, state, and the country, the Harlingen Public Works Department is working with businesses that had to scale back or close due to the Cameron County Shelter in Place Order as well as the Order by Governor Greg Abbott of social distancing. Public Works READ MORE.
03/27/2020
State disaster declaration green-lights small-business loans
HARLINGEN – The economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus has suspended operations of many local small businesses, but avenues of help are emerging. The state-of-disaster declaration by Gov. Greg Abbott last week triggered the federal disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, and officials are urging Valley business owners to begin the application process. READ MORE.
03/27/2020
COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Increase to 13
For Immediate Release March 26, 2020 Contact: Eddie Trevino, Jr., Cameron County Judge, (956) 544-0830 Esmeralda Guajardo, Health Administrator, (956) 247-3685 Three Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported in Cameron County Cameron County Public Health has received confirmation of three additional cases of COVID-19. The cases include a READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Harlingen EDC Offers Various Resources as COVID-19 impacts the Business Community
COVID-19 has shifted the lives of our community, the state, the nation, and worldwide. The post Harlingen EDC Offers Various Resources as COVID-19 impacts the Business Community appeared first on Texas Border Business. Read the rest of the article on texasborderbusiness.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Governor Orders 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers Arriving from New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Capitol where he issued an Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for individuals traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city of READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Harlingen EDC & Chamber to Host SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinar
HARLINGEN EDC & HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST SBA ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN WEBINAR HARLINGEN, TEXAS (March 26, 2020) – The SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District office has joined the Harlingen EDC and Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce to provide information about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Harlingen animal shelter clears out kennels
The Humane Society of Harlingen adopted out or fostered 87 pets amid concerns regarding COVID-19. The shelter opened with 87 pets in their care on March 19. Through social media spread and reaching out to educators in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District to foster while schools remained closed, the shelter held a curbside option READ MORE.
03/25/2020
A Message from Harlingen EDC CEO Raudel Garza
Strategic planning. We hear about companies or communities doing strategic planning often The post A Message from Harlingen EDC CEO Raudel Garza appeared first on Texas Border Business. Read the rest of the article on texasborderbusiness.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Garza: Harlingen EDC will do its part to help business community rebound
Strategic planning. We hear about companies or communities doing strategic planning often. Usually, towards the end of a year, organizations begin to look at where they are, where they have been, and where they are going. Strategic planning, after all, is the process by which an organization envisions its future and develops the necessary procedures READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: “Our hallways may be empty… but our hearts are full. Together, we are making this work, and together, we will get through this.” -Superintendent Dr. Art …
“Our hallways may be empty… but our hearts are full. Together, we are making this work, and together, we will get through this.” -Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: Thank you Everly for …
Thank you Everly for letting us know how #HCISDschoolathome is going! Thank you for your teacher shout outs and showing us your artwork! #WeAreHCISD Send us your HCISD School @ Home photos and videos! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Seventh Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Cameron County
Cameron County Public Health has received confirmation that a 40 year-old male from Rio Hondo has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently under home isolation. This is the seventh COVID-19 case in Cameron County. The individual did not report any recent travel outside of Cameron County. “Based on the information we have READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: If you have indicated …
If you have indicated you would like to participate in the offline learning option, please refer to the schedules below to pick up your child’s instructional packets. Visit for access to online learning for all grade levels. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Shelter In Place FAQ
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03/24/2020
Governor Announces Increased PPE Supply, Issues Order to Strengthen Reporting Capabilities
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on incoming supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19. The Governor announced that the newly established Supply Chain Strike Force has already secured more than $83 million of purchase orders for essential supplies. READ MORE.
03/24/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: We miss you HCISD …
We miss you HCISD students! Please tweet us @HarlingenCISD with a shout out or inspiring message you’d like to share with your teacher and your classmates. Use the hashtag #HCISDSchoolatHome Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.03/24/2020
Harlingen Housing Authority to Close Offices In Compliance with CAMCO Shelter in Place Order
The Harlingen Housing Authority (HHA) is taking every precaution to ensure the health and well-being of our residents, participants, staff and Harlingen Community. Starting Wednesday March 25, 2020 all HHA offices will close due to the “Shelter in Place” directive given by our County Judge, Eddie Trevino. Our staff will be able to communicate with READ MORE.
03/24/2020