Darling and Cortez Detail Valley’s Response to Migrant Arrivals and COVID Challenges
· Texas Border Business
During a recent luncheon in McAllen, former Mayor Jim Darling and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez discussed the challenges faced by the Rio Grande Valley due to an influx of migrants and the COVID-19 pandemic. Cortez highlighted the dire conditions many migrants encountered, noting Sister Norma Pimentel's efforts to provide assistance at Sacred Heart. He emphasized the importance of community collaboration in addressing these needs. Darling shared insights on the initial response at a bus station and the subsequent shift to church facilities for support, illustrating the evolving nature of the situation and the local government's engagement with various officials.
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