The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is accepting applications for COVID-2019 Disaster Assistance under the CARES Act. Those seeking assistance will be required to provide documentation on how they were affected by the health crisis.

Eligible families will receive assistance for the following: Rent Assistance, Vehicle Repair, Utilities (Water/Sewer/Trash), Medications, Medical Supplies, Internet Assistance, Health Insurance, Mortgage Assistance, Gas Cards, and Emergency Food/Grocery Cards.

Interested applicants can call CSA at (956) 383-6240, or visit their website for more information: https://buff.ly/3bzRLEs

Ivan Silva serves as the advisor for RedGold News Student Publications, where he mentors student journalists and oversees all aspects of the publication. In addition to his work with RGN, Silva teaches Dual Enrollment courses in Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication, helping students bridge the gap between high school and college-level academics.

He is also an adjunct instructor at South Texas College (STC), where he brings his expertise in communication studies into higher education classrooms. On campus, Silva is actively involved as the UIL Coordinator and UIL Journalism Coach, guiding students to success in academic competitions at the district, regional, and state levels.

Through his combined roles as Journalism Advisor, RGN Advisor, and educator, Silva is dedicated to fostering student voice, leadership, and excellence in communication, both in print and beyond.