U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that the agency is partnering with Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association to invest $1.3 million in projects in Jackson and Monroe Counties.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided a USDA Rural Development grant to the City of Sayre to acquire a new patrol car for its police department.

The Administration’s investment in public safety with the City of Sayre follows through on President Donald Trump’s commitment to Make America Safe Again.

HAZARD, Kentucky — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T.

The Hidalgo County Service Center in Edinburg, Texas, will be temporarily closed. Effective July 30, 2026, USDA Rural Development staff at the Hidalgo County Service Center will be relocated until further notice. Customers seeking assistance or to do business with USDA Rural Development may meet with staff in person by appointment each Wednesday at a temporary location in Edinburg.

Interested customers may make meeting arrangements or ask questions by contacting Area Director Roel Gomez at 956-383-4928.