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Latina candidates plan abortion rights push

WASHINGTON — Shortly after deciding to run for Congress on a platform that supports abortion rights, Democrat Michelle Vallejo had a conversation with her grandmother.

Edinburg candidate files suit challenging election

After losing by just 10 votes, Edinburg City Council candidate Gerardo “Gerry” Lozano has filed a lawsuit in state district court seeking to nullify the election that saw Place 3 incumbent David White reelected to a second term.

Texans can apply to vote by mail starting New Year’s Day. Here’s what to...

By the start of 2024, Texans will be able to apply for a ballot by mail to begin the process of casting their vote in the primary election for local, state and national offices.

Weslaco, Mercedes municipal judge to run for 332nd state court

Juan Alvarez, who serves as municipal judge for the cities of Weslaco and Mercedes, has announced he is running for the 332nd state District Court.

Mission attorney switches judicial race on filing deadline; cites lack of incumbent

A Mission attorney who announced he was running for judge of the 464th state District Court on Nov. 6 instead filed to run for the 332nd court on Monday, which was the Dec. 11 deadline for filing.

San Juan municipal judge announces bid for Hidalgo County’s newest court

San Juan Municipal Judge Nereida Lopez-Singleterry has announced she is running to be judge of the 476th state District Court, Hidalgo County’s newest court.

US Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announces reelection

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Brownsville, announced on Monday that he will seek another term in Congress.

Brownsville attorney to run for Texas House District 37

Brownsville attorney Jonathan Gracia has announced he is running for Texas House District 37.

Weslaco’s Fuentes seeks third term on Hidalgo County Commissioners Court

Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes announced this week he is seeking a third term.

San Benito city commissioner announces bid for District 37

SAN BENITO — City Commissioner Carol Lynn Sanchez is announcing her bid to run for the Texas House District 37 seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Janie Lopez.