Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office conducted a search of the Starr County Elections Department to investigate alleged voter fraud committed in the November 2022 election.
Local, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas
David Vasquez
Lawmaker Files Bill Targeting City Leaders Convicted of Crimes
State Sen. Hinojosa’s bill calls for the removal from office of municipal leaders convicted of certain criminal offenses.
Chaos in Laredo: Texas Attorney General Investigating Voter Fraud
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is investigating a Laredo City Council race.
Employee of Starr County DA Charged for Human Smuggling
The crime victims coordinator used a county vehicle to smuggle people to Houston nearly 50 times since June.
Decision Texas, Local, Rio Grande Valley
Breaking Down the GOP’s Performance in South Texas
Republicans made a historic push to win voters in the Rio Grande Valley. They won a few key races but came short of their goal. So, how did they really perform on the border?
Decision Texas, Local, Rio Grande Valley
GOP Makes Positive Strides in South Texas
Although not the wave Republicans were hoping for, Republicans showed improvement in South Texas as voters will send new Republicans to represent them in federal and state office.
McAllen Plans Property Tax Hike
City leaders for the largest city in Hidalgo County have characterized the tax hike as a tax cut, but the average tax bill will increase by $77.
Weslaco Plans Property Tax Hike
City leaders for the mid-Valley city have proposed a tax rate that will increase the average tax bill by more than $104.
Former Edinburg Mayor Found Not Guilty on Voter Fraud Charges
A jury found former Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina not guilty of voter fraud, acquitting him of all charges of voter fraud and illegal voting.
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of South Texas Mayor Charged With Voter Fraud
Former Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina is charged with engaging in organized voter fraud and 11 counts of illegal voting for alleged actions taken during the 2017 municipal elections.