Harlingen, San Benito elections set for May 1
HARLINGEN — In Harlingen and San Benito, most city commissioners whose seats are on the line are facing challengers with a week to go...
Edinburg councilman announces mayoral bid
EDINBURG — Municipal elections are nine months away, but the race for mayor is already shaping up.
Councilman Gilbert Enriquez announced his bid for mayor...
Hidalgo County official rejects ‘misinformation’ in cities’ elections dispute
McALLEN — The Hidalgo County elections administrator lamented what she called misinformation from officials in McAllen trying to keep control of their upcoming municipal...
One contested race set for McAllen school board, so far
McALLEN — A new contender filing to run for the McAllen school board late last week brought the total number of candidates to four,...
Abbott, O’Rourke spar in what could be a preview of the 2022 governor’s race
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke butted heads Thursday after the Democratic former El Paso congressman said he would...
McAllen District 2 commissioner to seek reelection
McALLEN — District 2 Commissioner Joaquin “J.J.” Zamora announced Sunday he is running for reelection in May.
Zamora said he is seeking a second term...
Othal Brand Jr. back in McAllen mayoral race
McALLEN — A familiar face has joined the mayoral race here.
Othal E. Brand Jr., the son of the city’s former longtime mayor Othal E....
Former STC dean makes bid for McAllen District 3
McALLEN — A retired Air Force captain and the former dean of business, public safety and technology for South Texas College has thrown his...
Vela tapped for DNC
District 34 U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela has been named by President-elect Joe Biden as a vice chairman on the Democratic National Committee in an announcement...
Application for place on Brownsville’s ballot open today
Those interested in having their name placed on the ballot for the City of Brownsville’s May 1 General Election can start filing today.
Applications for...