Nine more people in Hidalgo County test positive for COVID-19

Halloween may be known for its tricks and treats, but amid the excitement of the holiday, potential hazards can quickly turn a night of fun into an unexpected trip to the emergency room.

DHR Health Brownsville is bringing families together for a day of wellness and fun at its 2nd Annual Fall Fest and Health Fair. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on October 24, 2026, at the DHR Health Brownsville Hospital, at 4750 North Expressway 77, in north Brownsville. The event is free and open to the public.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on October 20, 2026, that it has corrected millions of Social Security number records in what the agency describes as its most comprehensive record-integrity initiative in 91 years.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic of Climara Pro (estradiol and levonorgestrel transdermal system, 0.045 mg per day/0.015 mg), a transdermal hormone therapy patch for women with an intact uterus applied once a week. The approval aligns with FDA’s Public Health Pillar: Increasing Access to Affordable Medicines & Medical Products.