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Rep. Monica De La Cruz to speak at RNC in nationally televised address

In many ways all roads lead here for the congresswoman and would-be spokesperson for the GOP's growing popularity among Hispanics.

First-ever elected officials sworn in at Hidalgo Co. Appraisal District

EDINBURG — A standing-room-only crowd murmured with excitement in the small, cramped boardroom of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District offices Wednesday evening just as someone said it was time to officially welcome “Charlie’s Angels.”

As judge issues fact statement, White appeals Edinburg election overturn

Less than a month after overturning the results of a hotly contested Edinburg City Council election, the judge has now issued a scathing document outlining the pattern of wrongdoing that was carried out by volunteers with the David White campaign.

Former House District 37 candidate fined $10K for campaign finance violation

The Texas Ethics Commission has fined Ruben Cortez Jr., a former State Board of Education member and unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Texas House District 37, $10,000 for failing to report more than $12,000 in campaign contributions.

McAllen officials push back as Ground Game delivers campaign finance reform petition

McALLEN — A statewide grassroots nonprofit that has already spurred several progressive changes in cities throughout Hidalgo County now has its eyes set on an anti-corruption campaign here.

Edinburg on track to call for November charter amendment election

EDINBURG — City leaders here are on track to call for a special election this November that would give voters a chance to decide on a baker's dozen worth of changes and updates to the Edinburg City Charter.

Palmview orders new election after councilman and La Joya admin steps down

The city of Palmview is calling for a special election to be held at the end of next month after a councilman submitted his resignation in the middle of his second term.

Edinburg councilman vows to appeal decision to overturn election

EDINBURG — Citing what he says was a judicial overreach, the attorney representing Place 4 Councilman David White vows to appeal the ruling that overturned White's 10-vote reelection victory in the November 2023 election.

Judge overturns Edinburg election, citing illegal votes

A visiting judge has overturned the results of the November 2023 election that saw incumbent David White re-elected to his Place 4 seat on the Edinburg City Council by just 10 votes.

Sheriff, tax-assessor incumbents in Cameron County lose in Democratic runoff

The May 28 Cameron County Democratic primary runoffs saw two incumbent upsets for the sheriff and tax-assessor race while a Brownsville lawyer cruised to victory for the nomination in a state representative race.