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Democrat Julio Salinas takes House District 41 race

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Democrat Julio Salinas won the State House District 41 race, unofficial election results show. Salinas received 68% of the vote, with about 88% reporting, compared to Republican challenger Gary Groves.

Harlingen, TX · 3d

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‘We knew we were going to make some waves’: Democrats celebrate election gains as Republicans regroup

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Democrats in Hidalgo County are celebrating major election victories across Texas, while Cameron County Republican leaders say the party has work to do following Tuesday’s election results. Richard Gonzales, Hidalgo County Democratic Party chair, said the results exceeded expectations as Democrats made significant gains across the state. “Words cannot express how […]

Hidalgo County, TX · 2d

MyRGV.com

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Patel returns as SPI mayor; Los Fresnos heads toward runoff

South Padre Island will soon see the return of businessman Barry Patel to the mayoral seat after he defeated incumbent Patrick McNulty in the Nov. 3 election, according to unofficial results. The post Patel returns as SPI mayor; Los Fresnos heads toward runoff appeared first on MyRGV.com .

South Padre Island, TX · 2d

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Steve Guerra projected to win Cameron County judge's race

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County voters have cast their ballots, and the unofficial results show Democrat Steve Guerra is the new county judge. Guerra ran against Republican Mauro Garza for the seat. Unofficial results show, Guerra obtained 65,843 votes, or 67%, and Garza obtained 32,584 votes, or 33%.

Cameron County, TX · 4d
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Hargill marks 100 years with celebration at community park

Hargill, TX (KRGV) — The city of Hargill will celebrate 100 years with a free event on Saturday, according to organizers. The celebration will take place at the community park across from Hargill Elementary School. The town's railroad station dates to 1926. At the start, Rio Farms brought new...

Hargill, TX · 5d

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Democrats hope to flip Hispanic-majority House district on South Texas border

The race for Texas 15th Congressional District, which spans from the South Texas border with Mexico to northeast of San Antonio, is one the nation will be watching in today's elections to see if a Democrat can take back this seat from a Republican in a majority Hispanic district that flipped red just a few years ago.

Texas · 4d

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Edinburg Veterans Day Parade Canceled Due to Weather; Stars and Stripes Concert Moves Indoors to ACE Center

Edinburg, Veterans Day, Stars and Stripes Concert, Jay Perez, ACE Center, City of Edinburg, Edinburg Cultural Arts Department. Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg’s Veterans Day Parade, originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. along Closner Boulevard, has been canceled due to inclement weather. The...

Edinburg, TX · 2d

KRGV

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Work begins on intersection improvement project near rural Hidalgo County schools

San Carlos, TX (KRGV) — Crews have started a $900,000 project to make four intersections safer, including three near school zones, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres said. Construction started this week at Ramseyer Road and Doolittle Road. The county will then move work to the other three...

Hidalgo County, TX · 2d

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The Valley pays tribute to Veterans

The Rio Grande Valley goes out of their way to pay tribute to Veterans on, or around, Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the United States Armed Forces acknowledging their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the country. While its origin lies in Armistice Day, which commemorated...

Mcallen, TX · 3d

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Mission city manager selection process again delayed

The Mission City Council again took no action Tuesday on selecting a city manager. Mission hasn’t had a single permanent city manager in over a year. In August, Mission City Council voted to initiate a search for one helmed by its law firm. That search ultimately netted nine applications.

Mission, TX · 4d

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Edinburg City Council Honors Desert Storm Veterans, Tables Subdivision Variance, Approves Water and Sewer Master Plan Contract

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, Desert Storm Veterans, Ambit Heights, Key Club, Logan Cantu, Strider Cup, Water and Sewer Master Plan, Jay Perez, ACE Arena. Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council, meeting without Mayor Omar Ochoa, honored local Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans, tabled a contentious subdivision variance request, and authorized a professional services contract for a city water and sewer master plan at its Nov. 4 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem David Salazar Jr. presided.

Edinburg, TX · 2d

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2026 Election: Massive Latino turnout, border county reversal fuels Democratic wins

AUSTIN, Texas - A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections. By the numbers. The historic outcome followed a massive expansion of the state's electorate, particularly among young voters. According...

Austin, TX · 2d

KRGV

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Brownsville Metro plans to expand free Uber ride program

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville Metro is getting ready to expand its free Uber ride program into northwest Brownsville after receiving a $50,000 grant. Brownsville Metro said more people started using the service in areas without regular bus service. The program currently serves parts of southern Cameron County. The...

Brownsville, TX · 5d

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Port of Harlingen Champions a United Manufacturing Region

At the COSTEP–UTRGV gathering, Pereira emphasized regional cooperation and faster freight movement as priorities for South Texas industry. South Texas can strengthen its appeal to manufacturers by presenting a united regional message and improving how goods move across the border, according to Miguel Pereira, director of business development for the Port of Harlingen.

Harlingen, TX · 4d

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Inside Valley Politics: Candidates make their way through Valley ahead of Election Day

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With early voting in the rearview mirror and Election Day on the horizon, multiple candidates and incumbent officeholders made their way to the Rio Grande Valley for a final push in the midterms. Thousands of people showed up for a Democratic rally in Weslaco featuring State Representatives James Talarico and Gina […]

Weslaco, TX · 5d

KRGV

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Mission doctor who intentionally misdiagnosed patients to begin $25 monthly restitution payments

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The Mission rheumatologist who was convicted of misdiagnosing thousands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis as part of a $240 million healthcare fraud scheme will begin making $25 monthly restitution payments, federal court records show. The $25 payments, which began on Sunday, Nov. 1, are toward...

Mission, TX · 6d

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The Texas Museum With Nearly 200 Stained Glass Windows Glows Like A Cathedral Inside

Nearly 200 antique stained glass windows, some by Tiffany, now glow inside one building in deep South Texas. Many of these pieces date from the 1870s to the 1920s. They once lit up churches far away. The building holding them looks like an old cross-shaped church. It isn’t. It...

San Juan, TX · 3d

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Mission mayoral race headed to runoff

Mission, TX (KRGV) — The Mission mayoral race has ended in a runoff, according to the unofficial election results. Unofficial results show the runoff race will be between incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza and Rick Salinas. Garza received 5,233 votes, or 24% of the vote, and Salinas received 7,477 votes, or nearly 35%.

Mission, TX · 4d

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South Texas record early voting hints at a Valley shift this election cycle, experts say

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — Rio Grande Valley voters headed to the polls on Election Day after early voting reached record turnout compared to previous midterm elections. Outside the Lark Community Center in McAllen, a line of voters stretched out the door. Voters there said this midterm election is consequential.

Mcallen, TX · 4d

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Council Swaps Out Member Of New Cimarron Board

The Mission city council replaced one member of the Cimarron Public Improvement District (PID) board of directors this week at the request of the new club owners, and less than 24 hours later, the appointee resigned. The council replaced Ann Camarillo at its meeting Tuesday evening with fellow Cimarron resident...

Mission, TX · 4d