Xóchitl Gálvez, a candidate for the Mexican presidency from the coalition Fuerza y Corazón por México, was born in Tepatepec, Hidalgo. The article provides details about her early life, including her Otomí heritage and her move to Mexico City for further education. Tepatepec is highlighted for its cultural and gastronomic significance. The article also briefly mentions other presidential candidates, Claudia Sheinbaum and Jorge Álvarez Maynez, and their places of origin.

The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional forecasts strong to very strong rains in the southeast of Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula from March 19 to 22, 2024, due to cold front 40. The associated cold air mass will cool temperatures in the northeast, center, and east of the country. In Hidalgo, isolated showers and temperatures ranging from 0 to 40°C are expected, with strong winds and possible dust storms.

The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional forecasts strong to very strong rains in Hidalgo from March 19 to 22, 2024, due to the gradual movement of cold front 40 over the southeast of Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula. The associated cold air mass will cool temperatures in the northeast, center, and east of the country. Hidalgo will experience showers, isolated rains, and high temperatures ranging from 35 to 40°C, with winds reaching 40 to 60 km/h.

From March 15 to 18, 2024, Hidalgo will experience high temperatures and varying levels of rainfall. The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional forecasts isolated showers and temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 °C on March 15, with minimum temperatures dropping to 0 to 5 °C during the early hours of March 16. The weekend will see intervals of showers and strong winds, with temperatures remaining high. By March 18, heavy rains and strong winds are expected, with temperatures slightly lower but still warm.

San Sebastián Tenochtitlán in Nopala, Hidalgo, is globally recognized for hosting the Feria del Pastel, a tradition spanning over 60 years. The locality is dubbed the Pastry Capital and holds a Guinness World Record for the world's largest cake, achieved on January 26, 2010, with a cake measuring 291.3 meters and weighing 80 tons, celebrating the bicentennial of Mexico's Independence and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. The patronal fair, honoring Saint Sebastian, begins with religious activities on January 7, with the main celebration from January 18 to 22, including the distribution of hundreds of kilos of cake on January 20. San Sebastián Tenochtitlán is located over two hours from Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo, and can be reached via the Arco Norte highway and other connecting roads.

San Sebastián Tenochtitlán in Nopala, Hidalgo, is globally recognized for hosting the over 60-year-old Pastry Fair and for being declared the Pastry Capital. The locality boasts a Guinness World Record for the world's largest cake, measuring 291.3 meters and weighing 80 tons, achieved on January 26, 2010. The cake also celebrated the bicentennial of Mexico's Independence and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. The patronal fair, honoring Saint Sebastian, begins with religious activities on January 7 and continues with traditional celebrations from January 18 to 22, with cake distribution being a highlight. Directions to San Sebastián Tenochtitlán, located over two hours from Pachuca and approximately 135 kilometers away, are provided.

The Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de Hidalgo has released the vehicle verification calendar for the first half of 2024, from January to June, to inform citizens about the verification process and avoid fines or restrictions. The schedule is organized by the last digit of the vehicle's license plate number and corresponding sticker color. There are nine verification units in Hidalgo operating Monday to Saturday. Citizens up to date with their verification will receive a 10 percent discount on their refrendo payment to the Secretaría de Hacienda. The article also lists the fees for verified and unverified private vehicles, public transport, vehicles with disability plates, motorcycles, and trailers, as well as the required documents for the verification process.

The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources of Hidalgo has released the vehicle verification calendar for the first half of 2024, detailing the schedule from January to June to inform citizens when to comply with the process and avoid fines or restrictions. Discounts of 10 percent on the payment of vehicle registration renewal are offered to those up to date with their verification. The article lists the verification fees for different types of vehicles and outlines the required documentation for the verification process. Nine verification units operate in Hidalgo from Monday to Saturday.

The National Meteorological System forecasts cloudy or overcast skies with little chance of rain in Tulancingo for the week of January 9 to 13. Strong to very strong winds with dust storms up to 37 kilometers per hour are expected. Temperatures will range between 11 and 24 degrees Celsius. The new cold front 26 will move across the northwest and north of the country starting Thursday, associated with a polar trough and jet streams. The associated cold air mass will cause a very strong to intense short-duration 'Norte' and a drop in temperature across much of Mexico.

A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be visible in North America, crossing Mexico, the United States, and Canada. In Hidalgo, Mexico, it will be seen as a partial solar eclipse with about 80% coverage in Pachuca and 79% in Tulancingo. The best viewing location in Mexico is Mazatlán, Sinaloa. NASA advises using specialized eye protection to safely observe the eclipse.