Combes
Combes, TX · Municipal
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Commission votes to censure Mayor
At a regular October 20 San Benito Commission meeting, the Commission passed a resolution censuring Mayor Pedro “Pete” Galvan for a statement he made to various Economic Development Corporation (EDC) officials, including the EDC’s legal counsel. The censure also includes Galvan’s comments to the EDC about withholding...
mySanAntonio.com
New shops, restaurants planned for one of Texas’ fastest-growing cities
This new South Texas development will combine modern living with new shops in one of McAllen's last real estate frontiers.
ValleyCentral
ValleyCentral
‘People want real leadership’: Monica De La Cruz casts ballot in McAllen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) stopped in McAllen on Thursday to cast her midterm election ballot. De La Cruz is running to keep her seat in U.S. House District 15 against Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido. The race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District is one of several competitive races in South Texas. […]
wintertexantimes.com
Mission Historical Museum hosts community altar exhibit
The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Día de los Muertos exhibition running through November 13. Community members and local organizations decorated altars to celebrate remembrance and cultural heritage. The exhibit provides...
MyRGV.com
USA TODAY
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano star, is trying to flip a South Texas seat
EDINBURG, Texas – Daniela Martinez isn’t really into politics. In fact, when it comes down to voting, it just “depends.” “I vote for whoever offers the best proposal, especially education,” said Martinez, a third-grade teacher living in Edinburg. But as she was rushing into Bert Ogden Arena on Oct. 17 with moments to spare before Bobby Pulido , a Grammy-nominated superstar musician-turned-congressional-candidate, was set to perform at “La Ultima Desvelada” – what he’s dubbing his final concert – she knew she was going to vote come Nov. 3. And it’s “definitely” going to be for Pulido. Pulido, a two-time Latin Grammy-winning artist in Tejano, a style that fuses American and Mexican music, is locked in a tight race in Texas’ competitive 15th Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz . De La Cruz was the first Republican ever elected in that district, flipping Democrats’ century-long stronghold in 2022. From Hidalgo County, a mostly Mexican American community nestled along the Rio Grande River that divides the United States and Mexico, the district is a long and narrow area stretching north towards the western suburbs of San Antonio. Many residents of the Rio Grande Valley, a scorching-hot floodplain in the
KRGV
5 On Your Side: Clog in sewage line causes odor issue in Pharr neighborhood
Pharr, TX (KRGV) — The city of Pharr fixed a sewage overflow from a manhole in one neighborhood after people filed similar complaints on the city's 311 website. Channel 5 News checked it out and found sewage seeping from a manhole. The sewage had stopped flowing, but the mess was still visible around Luis Alvarez's driveway.
riograndeguardian.com
Nevárez Zavala: Beyond Fear and Division: The Responsibility of Being an Informed Voter
As another election approaches, it is important to reflect not only on the significance of voting but also on the responsibility that comes with casting a ballot. In a political climate increasingly shaped by fear, divisive rhetoric, and emotionally charged strategies across the political spectrum, a fundamental question deserves consideration: are voters making decisions based on knowledge and critical thinking, or are they responding to fears strategically cultivated by political campaigns?
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TxDOT, RGV Business Leaders Tackle Overweight Truck Corridor Dilemma at Infrastructure Summit
MISSION, Texas — Regional transportation officials and business leaders gathered at the Mission Event Center on Oct.20 for the Rio Grande Valley Partnership Infrastructure Summit, where dynamic panel discussions highlighted a growing dilemma for South Texas border commerce: navigating strict regulations surrounding overweight truck corridors. The session featured insights...
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Weslaco leaders approve ordinance limiting vape shop operating hours
Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — Weslaco city leaders on Tuesday approved a new ordinance that limits vape shop hours and addresses new state laws on illegal products. Under the new rule, vape shops can operate from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, they can open from 10 a.m. to midnight.
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Edinburg Council Denies Fire Hydrant Variance for Single-Family Home; Appoints Interim Police Chief
Edinburg, Variance, Fire Safety, Leadership Edinburg, City Council. Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted yesterday to deny a variance request that would have allowed a family to build a single-family home without a fire hydrant within the required 600-foot distance, citing life safety concerns raised by city staff and the fire department during the regular meeting held Oct. 20, 2026.