EMS Service Partnership
Summary
The boil water notice in Edinburg has been lifted, meaning your tap water is officially safe to drink again. You can stop boiling your water and get back to your normal routine immediately.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
EMS services are now fully funded within the city's annual budget.
All residents benefit from reliable emergency medical services.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (15)
Gonzalez: Weslaco is 'all in' on Blue Zones project - Rio Grande Guardian
By Dayna Reyes, Reporter WESLACO, Texas — Insisting that local leadership must adopt an open-minded, team-first approach to public health, Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez says the City of Weslaco is "all in...
Hidalgo County to Launch Free Narcan Vending Machines Sept. 8 in Edinburg
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services will host a kickoff event for its initiative providing free Narcan through vending machines at locations throughout Hidalgo County. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at 9 a.m. at the Health & Human ...
City Council — City Council Meeting 8-18-26 final
The city continues its partnership with MedCare EMS, which provides 911 ambulance services. The city has successfully integrated EMS funding into the budget without additional tax increases.
Blue Zones could be coming to Weslaco - Rio Grande Guardian
By Steve Taylor and Daniela Capistran, Reporters WESLACO, Texas — What began as a four-city demonstration project to improve long-term health outcomes in the Upper Rio Grande Valley has expanded into a...
Quisenberry: Bringing the Blue Zones initiative to Harlingen and Brownsville - Rio Grande Guardian
By Steve Taylor and Daniela Capistran, Reporters HARLINGEN, Texas — In a major regional push to combat chronic disease and foster long-term community health, the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation is...
A Valley Beyond Sick Care: Plans to Transform Region Through Landmark 'Blue Zones' Initiative - Rio Grande Guardian
By Steve Taylor and Daniela Capistran, Reporters EDINBURG, Texas — A sweeping regional movement to shift South Texas from a model of reactive "sick care" to proactive health and longevity is gaining...
Is the RGV ready for Blue Zones? An interview with the group's CDO - Rio Grande Guardian
By Steve Taylor and Daniela Capistran, Reporters MCALLEN, Texas - Building more and more hospitals and training more and more doctors and nurses is not the answer, says Dan Buettner, Jr., chief...
Wesolowski: Netflix could produce a documentary series on RGV’s health - Rio Grande Guardian
By Daniela Capistran, Reporter EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley could become the subject of a Netflix documentary series if Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas and Blue Zones move...
Blue Zones Assessment Finds Mission, RGV Ready for Full Community Well-Being Transformation - Rio Grande Guardian
By Dayna Reyes, Reporter MISSION, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley is primed for a multi-city health and well-being transformation, according to an extensive evaluation presented by Blue Zones,...
Data Shows Sharp Spike in Stress Among RGV Youth as Blue Zones Eyes Massive RGV Rollout - Rio Grande Guardian
By Dayna Reyes, Reporter MISSION, Texas — Data from a recent well-being assessment across the Rio Grande Valley reveals a sobering contrast: while local optimism for the future remains high, daily...
Number of Valley cities participating in the Blue Zones program could jump from four to seven - Rio Grande Guardian
By Steve Taylor, Reporter EDINBURG, Texas - When Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas (MHM) first started thinking of implementing a Blue Zones program in the Rio Grande Valley they had four...
Number of Valley cities participating in the Blue Zones program could jump from four to seven - Rio Grande Guardian
By Steve Taylor, Reporter EDINBURG, Texas - When Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas (MHM) first started thinking of implementing a Blue Zones program in the Rio Grande Valley they had four...
Edinburg Extends Free VA Whole Health Wellness Series Through Fall 2026
Edinburg Extends Free VA Whole Health Wellness Series Through Fall 2026 Texas Border Business
Boil water notice lifted in Edinburg
Boil water notice lifted in Edinburg ValleyCentral.com
City Council — City Council Meeting 01-19-26
The city is looking for ways to keep health insurance costs down for both the city and its employees. They are considering a program to import cheaper prescription drugs from abroad.
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