01/09/2026
Hello! These are the three news stories impacting our community. πππ
π The Internal Revenue Service confirmed the start date for the 2026 tax filing season, encouraging workers and families to begin gathering documents ahead of time.
ππ More than 1,200 acres of citrus groves remain under quarantine in Penitas and La Feria as a preventive step to protect the Valleyβs agricultural industry.
πππ In health updates, Hidalgo County announced that while free COVID tests have ended, low-cost lab testing is now available at local clinics for residents who need it.