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02/26/2026

Beginning September 1, 2026, all nurses will be required to upload their completed CEs into a digital tracking platform prior to license renewal. A license will not be eligible for renewal until all CE requirements have been met. The Texas Board of Nursing is in the process of selecting a tracking platform vendor and will send out updates and instructions as they become available.

Please note that CNE hourly requirements have not changed.

How to Prepare:
• Start collecting copies of all CEs now so you are ready to upload once a platform opens!
• Take CE courses from reputable providers who are on the Board-recognized CE provider list.
• Check that you meet all CE requirements, including targeted CE (See Board Rule 216 for more information).
• Stay alert for further guidance from the Texas Board of Nursing on when and how to transition your CE records to the new platform. More information will be published over the upcoming months. Please sign up for our Bulletin to stay informed:(https://www.bon.texas.gov/about_newsletters.asp.html).

02/26/2026

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) has received reports of a fraudulent phone scheme targeting nurses. Scammers are calling nurses, falsely claiming they are under investigation by the Board or that someone is using their credentials. The caller’s phone number may show as the BON’s main number on Caller ID, but these calls are NOT from the Board.

*REMEMBER: The Board will NEVER notify licensees of complaints or investigations by phone.

If you receive a suspicious call: Do not disclose any personal details. Collect as much information as you can about the caller, including any texts or written communication you receive. Get the caller’s actual phone number (not a spoofed/faked number).

If you think you’ve been targeted, please report it using the following resources:
• Report the attempted fraud to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information, go to https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp, and
• Contact the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) for the Attorney General of Texas. Visit https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/phone-mail-and-fax-scams/how-spot-and-report-phone-scams for more information on phone scams and to file an Online Consumer Complaint.

02/25/2026

The OSAR Program (Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral) at the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department helps individuals and families access treatment and recovery support for substance use disorders. In partnership with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, we are working together to expand access to quality behavioral health services delivered with respect, dignity, cultural sensitivity, and a focus on recovery. To learn more or get connected, call 1-800-813-1233 or visit the John Austin Peña Community Center in Edinburg, where the OSAR team can help coordinate care with licensed treatment providers.

02/25/2026

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02/25/2026

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In partnership with the Food Bank RGV INC, Cameron County Judge’s Division of Emergency Management, and the City of La Feria, we will be hosting a Mobile Produce Food Distribution on Friday, February 27th from 9-11 am.

Items Requested:
📷 Bring a photo ID
📝 Proof of address

Be sure to:
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Limit the vehicle to only two families
🚗 Ensure your trunk is empty for easy loading

🎉 We encourage everyone to attend and help spread the word to others in the community ‼️

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

🚨 Hidalgo County PSA 🚨

The HCCSA Online Portal opens March 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Apply at 👉 hidalgocsa.org

✔️ 400 applications accepted on the 1st of each month
✔️ Portal closes once limit is reached
✔️ Reopens the following month

Limited In-Person Applications:
📌 Mon–Thurs: 50 daily + 5 disconnection notices
📌 Fri: 10 disconnection notices only

We’re here to serve Hidalgo County 💙



🚨 Aviso para el Condado de Hidalgo 🚨

El Portal en Línea de HCCSA abre el
1 de marzo de 2026 a las 8:00 AM
Solicite en 👉 hidalgocsa.org

✔️ 400 solicitudes el día 1 de cada mes
✔️ El portal cierra al alcanzar el límite
✔️ Reabre el siguiente mes

Solicitudes Presenciales Limitadas:
📌 Lun–Jue: 50 diarias + 5 avisos de desconexión
📌 Viernes: Solo 10 avisos de desconexión

Estamos aquí para servir al Condado de Hidalgo 💙

02/10/2026

HARLINGEN — “Yes, I’m serious, I’m serious as a heart attack!”

02/03/2026

Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR and be ready in an emergency. About 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes, so the life you save could be someone you love.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

Walgreens is a national sponsor of American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers.

02/03/2026

Affordable, accessible lab testing is now available in Hidalgo County: We’re excited to officially launch affordable lab work and health screenings at the Hidalgo County Public Health Laboratory!

You can now access a wide range of low-cost testing services with no doctor’s order required, including wellness and diabetes screenings, cholesterol testing, COVID-19 and flu testing, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and more. Pricing starts as low as $10!

Appointments and walk-ins are available. Appointments can be scheduled by phone at (956) 292-7765. For a complete list of available testing services and pricing, visit https://www.hchd.org/285/Lab-Fee-Schedule

11/15/2025

🧦🧥 Sock & Blankets Donation Drive! 🧥🧦

As the temperatures start to drop, let’s help keep our community warm! ❤️
Our IHCP (Valley Salud) Program is collecting new socks and new blankets for those in need this winter.

📍 Drop-off Location: 5510 N Cage Blvd. Building C, Pharr TX
📅 Now through: January 2026

Every donation makes a difference — something as simple as a pair of socks or a warm sweater can bring comfort to someone this season. 💖

Spread the word and share the warmth! 🌟

11/14/2025

Coffee may not raise the risk of atrial fibrillation and may even reduce it, new research suggests.

Adults treated for AFib who drank at least one cup of coffee a day for 6 months were 39% less likely to have a recurrent episode of irregular heart rhythm, compared to those who did not have any coffee.

The results of the 6-month, 200-person trial were presented this week at Scientific Sessions, the premier global meeting for cardiovascular science and medicine. This trial is simultaneously published today as a full manuscript in the peer-reviewed scientific journal JAMA.

Some people may still find that caffeine, including coffee, triggers or worsens their AFib symptoms. If you’ve recently been treated for AFib, ask your doctor if continuing to drink coffee is safe for you.