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The Latest Breaking News from Hidalgo County

In South Texas House Runoff, It’s a Progressive Insurgent Versus the Establishment

In Hidalgo County's open House District 41, Bernie-backed Julio Salinas is up against McAllen City Commissioner Seby Haddad, who’s backed by most of the local politicos.

Texas Observer

Texas House candidates in South Texas face allegations of lying about their party affiliation

Republicans hope to flip the Rio Grande Valley state House seat, long held by Democrats.

The Texas Tribune

As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley, Democrats are fighting among themselves

A faction of Hidalgo County Democrats has raised concerns over how the party is spending money and blocking the group from doing business for several months.

The Texas Tribune

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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth

Leaders hope to treat groundwater and capture more rain as the water from one of the nation’s most iconic rivers becomes less reliable.

The Texas Tribune

New $70 million contract to help continue construction of Trump’s border wall is handed out

Seven-mile stretch of border wall is expected to be extended in Hidalgo County, Texas, to curb drug smuggling and illegal crossings

The Independent UK

Why two border counties are joining Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star after migration slows

The counties hope to access state money to help pay for some criminal justice work, such as prosecuting drug cases and overtime.

The Texas Tribune

South Texas farmers are in peril as the Rio Grande Valley runs dry — again

With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.

The Texas Tribune

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Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigation

A state-appointed board of managers overseeing the La Joya Independent School District is set to consider the policy this week.

The Texas Tribune

Six candidates are running for the Democratic nomination in TX-15

Six candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary election for Texas’ 15th Congressional District on March 1, 2022. Media attention has focused on Eliza Alvarado, Ruben Ramirez, John Villarreal Rigney, and Michelle Vallejo. These candidates have also led in fundraising. Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez (D) is running to replace retiring…

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