Counties Step Up Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection In an effort to boost county coffers and resolve millions in unpaid fines and fees, Hidalgo County launched a pilot program in September 2011 giving debtors the opportunity to “clean their slate before it’s too late.” “Operation: Clean Slate” targeted those owing money to the county’s justice of the peace courts for … [Read more...] about Clean Your Slate
Hidalgo County
Monuments of Justice: Hidalgo County Courthouse
County Seat: Edinburg * County Population: 700,634
The Hidalgo County Courthouse was built in 1954 in a Modern style of stone and marble. The present county capitol is the final of three courthouses, the first of which still stands. In 1886, a Neoclassical brick courthouse was erected in Hidalgo, the initial county seat; this courthouse remains standing today. The county was created in 1852 from Cameron and Starr counties. In … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Hidalgo County Courthouse
Heritage Tourism Trails
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) designated the Texas Mountain Trail Region and the Texas Tropical Trail Region as the seventh and eighth areas to participate in the agency's regional tourism initiative, the Texas Heritage Trails Program. Acceptance into the program begins the state-assisted development and promotion of the area as a heritage … [Read more...] about Heritage Tourism Trails
Homeland Security Funding
Emergency Planning Border Patrol Seeking Deeper Involvement in First Response “Since 9/11, the emergency responder community has recognized (that) our citizens hold us to a higher standard than what we had in place,” said Charlie Montgomery, emergency manager for Hidalgo County. Across the nation, multi-jurisdictional response – or at least preparedness – to emergencies is … [Read more...] about Homeland Security Funding