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UTRGV offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19

UTRGV offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — With COVID-19 cases in the Rio Grande Valley rising, more testing facilities are needed to screen the public. UTRGV will add testing sites on its Brownsville and Edinburg campuses starting on Monday, March 30. According to a release, the drive-thru sites will be open to employees, students, and the public.
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Organizations demand halt to border wall construction during COVID-19 pandemic

Organizations demand halt to border wall construction during COVID-19 pandemic

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — More than 100 organizations have joined together to demand a halt on border construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, the organizations demanded a halt on border construction, citing that the construction puts border communities at risk for the virus.
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Governor Greg Abbott activates two hospital-related executive orders

Governor Greg Abbott activates two hospital-related executive orders

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott enacted two executive orders on Sunday amidst the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The first executive order directs healthcare professionals to postpone all surgery and procedures that are not medically necessary. The next executive order allows hospitals to treat multiple patients in a room.
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Starr County offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19

Starr County offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — As the COVID-19 situation develops, more testing kits and locations are needed to test people with symptoms of the virus. Starr County is preparing by offering a COVID-19 drive-thru test site at the STC Starr County Campus in Rio Grande City. Starting Sunday, the drive-thru will be open from 12 p.
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Hidalgo County law enforcement address public during COVID-19 situation

Hidalgo County law enforcement address public during COVID-19 situation

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — Hidalgo County officials met to discuss preparations and planning for the COVID-19 situation in the county on Friday. Officials discussed law enforcement's role during the COVID-19 situation. "We want the public to understand that law enforcement is still the forefront," said Hidalgo County District Attorney Richard Rodriguez.
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Edinburg man found guilty on nine counts of sexual abuse of a child

Edinburg man found guilty on nine counts of sexual abuse of a child

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — An Edinburg man was found guilty of nine of sexual abuse of a child on Friday, Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. announced in a release. According to a release, Jose Guadalupe Lopez Cadena, 68, was sentenced to 185 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division.
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Governor Greg Abbott speaks on border closure and COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott speaks on border closure and COVID-19

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — With the Southern border closing on Friday, many residents around the Rio Grande Valley have questions on how this will affect them. CBS 4 spoke exclusively with Texas Governor Gregg Abbott about the situation. Governor Abbott acknowledged the problems this will cause.
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Doctors expecting more COVID-19 tests and quicker results

Doctors expecting more COVID-19 tests and quicker results

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — With the developing COVID-19 situation, medical professionals are in need of more tests to screen patients for the virus. On Friday, Lab Corp announced they will now perform over 20 thousand tests a day, much larger than before. The CDC and FDA have both assisted Lab Corp in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Harlingen CISD to offer free lunch to all children

Harlingen CISD to offer free lunch to all children

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — As schools across the Rio Grande Valley prepare to switch entirely to online learning this month, many school districts are making sure children are still fed throughout the day. Harlingen CISD is offering meal pickups for all children for all 18 years and younger starting on Monday, March 23.
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Cameron County confirms travel-related COVID-19 case

Cameron County confirms travel-related COVID-19 case

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — Cameron County Public Health is confirming a travel-related case of COVID-19. According to a release, a 21-year old male from Rancho Viejo tested positive after traveling to Ireland and Spain between March 5 and March 12. On March 18, the patient presented himself at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen with symptoms of fever and cough where he was tested, said the release.
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South Padre Island business delivering meal orders to customers

South Padre Island business delivering meal orders to customers

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — As people are encouraged to avoid large gatherings, local businesses are seeing fewer customers come in. Instead, some local restaurants are going to the customer. A business in South Padre Island is not letting new rules from Cameron County stop them from helping out customers. El Chilango Taqueria is open from 11 a.
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Cameron County DA addresses coronavirus situation

Cameron County DA addresses coronavirus situation

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — As various ways of life change during the COVID-19 situation, county officials are addressing the public on how they plan to respond. In a release, Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz acknowledged that COVID-19 has brought uncertainty to our communities, but also hope.
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Primera Police officer arrested in connection to hidden camera in minor's room

Primera Police officer arrested in connection to hidden camera in minor's room

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Cameron County District Attorney's Office Special Investigations Unit (CCDA SIU) has arrested a Primera Police officer for installing a hidden camera in the bedroom of a minor. 31-year-old Joel Alex Sandate was arrested and charged with one count of Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography (3rd Degree Felony) and one count [...]
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Officials debunk social media post claiming coronavirus patient is at South Padre Island

Officials debunk social media post claiming coronavirus patient is at South Padre Island

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — As the concern over the coronavirus spreads, many posts claiming the virus is in the Rio Grande Valley are circulating on social media. The Rio Grande Valley currently has no confirmed cases of the virus. However, social media posts such as the one below are falsely claiming that people with the coronavirus are at South Padre Island.
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Palm Valley Animal Society asking for the public to avoid surrendering healthy pets

Palm Valley Animal Society asking for the public to avoid surrendering healthy pets

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is asking people to avoid surrendering healthy pets, they announced in a release. According to the release, the National Animal Care Association is advising animal shelters to take extra measures to reduce shelter intake to mitigate the short and long-term effects of COVID-19.
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Cameron County suspends county-related activities with over 250 people

Cameron County suspends county-related activities with over 250 people

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — Cameron County officials are taking extended precautionary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the area. In a release, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. announced that all county-sponsored functions or events with an anticipated attendance of more than 250 people are canceled or suspended for at least 14 days.
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Traveling tribute wall honors Vietnam veterans in Mission

Traveling tribute wall honors Vietnam veterans in Mission

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — The City of Mission held a ceremony to honor Vietnam Veterans on Saturday. This was the last event involving the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall which was on display from Wednesday through Sunday. The wall honors all 58,307 Vietnam veterans, including 146 from the Rio Grande Valley, who died during combat.
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H-E-B stores to operate under alternate hours

H-E-B stores to operate under alternate hours

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — In an effort to increase product availability, H-E-B is closing all of its stores at 8 p. m. on Saturday, March 14, they announced in a release. According to the release, H-E-B will open all stores at 8 a. m. and close at 8 p. m.
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Diocese of Brownsville sets precautions for health concerns

Diocese of Brownsville sets precautions for health concerns

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is taking preventative measures in wake of recent health concerns, they announced in a release. According to the release, the diocese is asking those that are sick, elderly or have chronic illnesses to avoid attending Mass. Bishop Daniel E. Flores is also relieving church members of their obligation to attend Mass.
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Scam alert: Malicious website claims to have coronavirus map

Scam alert: Malicious website claims to have coronavirus map

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — A malicious website is claiming to have a map of coronavirus cases. According to a City of Edinburg release, the website, Corona-Virus-Map. com, is circulating around the web claiming to be authorized by John Hopkins University. Users who visit the website are infected with the AZORult trojan, an information-stealing program which can exfiltrate a variety of sensitive data, said the release.
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Sen. Ted Cruz self-quarantined following interaction with COVID-19 patient

Sen. Ted Cruz self-quarantined following interaction with COVID-19 patient

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — U. S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) self quarantined himself following an interaction with a person who later tested positive for COVID-19, the U. S. Senate announced in a release. Senator Cruz issued a statement on Sunday about the situation:"Last night, I was informed that 10 days ago at CPAC I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently symptomatic and has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Former Elsa Director of Parks and Recreation arrested for indecency with a child

Former Elsa Director of Parks and Recreation arrested for indecency with a child

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — A former employee of the city of Elsa was arrested for indecency with a child by sexual contact, according to public records. Louis Segura, 41, was arrested by the Elsa Police Department. The department said in a release they received a report about a possible indecency with a child that occurred on March 3.
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Dairy Queen to give out free cones on first day of Spring

Dairy Queen to give out free cones on first day of Spring

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — Spring's arrival will bring warmer temperatures and free cones from Dairy Queen. On Thursday, March 19th, Dairy Queen is celebrating spring's arrival by giving out a free small cone at Texas stores across the state, Dairy Queen announced in a release.
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McAllen unveils beautification project

McAllen unveils beautification project

KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX) — A beautification project in McAllen is now on display following an unveiling project on Friday. The project is located along Vine Avenue and Ware Road in McAllen. The city announced that $100 thousand is being put toward the project which will add 18 thousand square feet of planting bad and about 42 thousand square feet of turfgrass.
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