Healthier communities are the goal of a partnership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Blue Zones. This collaboration aims to create environments where healthy choices are easily accessible. In Hidalgo County, four cities were evaluated as potential locations for this initiative.

The evaluation process involved gathering data from various sources. Further details about the project's progress are available from the organizations involved. The Rio Grande Valley may become the site of Blue Zones' largest project, but specifics are not provided in the available information.