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Cascos, Trevino face off: Former judge challenging current judge

With election season upon us, the two candidates for Cameron County judge, Democratic incumbent Eddie Trevino Jr. and Republican challenger Carlos Cascos, in separate interviews with the Brownsville Herald discussed why they think they’re the best choice to lead the county for the next four years.

Peñitas files lawsuit against Hidalgo County over polling location

The city of Peñitas filed a lawsuit Thursday against Hidalgo County for removing the ​​Peñitas Public Library as a polling location for the upcoming...

Texas Dem railroad commission candidate releases ad targeting Spanish speakers 

Luke Warford is trying to speak your language. The Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission released a Spanish language ad Thursday reiterating the primary message...

Sen. Sanders to visit McAllen ahead of midterm elections

Staff for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared to confirm on Wednesday his plans to make a stop in McAllen as part of an eight-state tour to rally young voters for the midterm elections.

Democratic candidates talk abortion rights in McAllen town hall meeting

McALLEN — In a room full of supporters, Michelle Vallejo and Rochelle Garza — both Democrats set to appear on the ballot in November — imparted a crucial message to Rio Grande Valley voters: all eyes are on them.

Lt. Gov. Patrick doubles down on border ‘chaos’ rhetoric in McAllen

McALLEN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continued to go on the offensive against his Democratic opponent Mike Collier during a campaign stop here on Wednesday, linking him to the Biden administration and its border “chaos” and spoke of “loners” when addressing school shootings.

Texas Dems to divert about a third of state staff to District 15 race

The Texas Democratic Party will be dedicating about a third of its staff to support progressive candidate Michelle Vallejo in the competitive race for Texas’ 15th congressional district after national democrats pulled political ads.

Group signs up UTRGV students ahead of election deadline

EDINBURG — The last day for Texans to register to vote for the Nov. 8 general election was on Tuesday, and Texas Rising — a project of the Texas Freedom Network — focused on drawing in as many young voters before the deadline.

Mission amends electioneering ordinance

The city of Mission made some adjustments to their electioneering ordinance.

As midterms near, South Texas congressional candidates demonstrate how they’re polar opposites

McALLEN — With only two weeks left before early voting begins in the midterm elections, the two candidates for Texas’ 15th congressional district are keeping busy knocking on doors and attending events in hopes of getting their message across.