EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency received more funds to help people with their utility assistance.

The agency’s director, Jaime Longoria, said the state gave them $80,000 in administrative funds.

They asked the state if they could convert those funds into direct service dollars.

During this time, the agency saved on their own electricity and downgraded in staff their own money and they have about $4,000 total.

They will be able to use these funds until Dec. 31.