Incumbents and their allies in Edinburg and La Joya are in jeopardy as several races are headed to runoffs.
By David Vasquez|November 7, 2019Posts for David Vasquez
Former city commissioner Robert Leftwich alleges the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and denied citizens a chance make their voices heard.
By David Vasquez|November 1, 2019As city elections are approaching, former La Joya City Administrator Mike Alaniz has pleaded guilty to federal theft.
By David Vasquez|October 25, 2019Former South Texas city official pleads guilty in public corruption case.
By David Vasquez|October 17, 2019The disgraced judge will serve five years in federal prison for bribery and corruption.
By David Vasquez|September 30, 2019After indictments of the mayor and city secretary, among others, Place 3 council candidate Carlos Jasso requests Secretary of State oversee the elections.
By David Vasquez|September 26, 2019Tax hike comes as cities across Texas grapple with pro-taxpayer reform Senate Bill 2 coming into effect in 2020.
By David Vasquez|August 30, 2019Due to rising property values, Brownsville residents will see a higher tax bill despite the city’s claim they are keeping the same tax rate.
By David Vasquez|August 29, 2019