David Vasquez

David Vasquez is a native of the Rio Grande Valley, where he was born and raised in Weslaco, TX. He attended The University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor's degree in Government and a minor in English. Following graduation in 2019, David returned home and began writing for Texas Scorecard.

Starr County Elections Department Raided, Texas Attorney General Investigating Voter Fraud

June 2, 2023

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office conducted a search of the Starr County Elections Department to investigate alleged voter fraud committed in the...

Lawmaker Files Bill Targeting City Leaders Convicted of Crimes

March 1, 2023

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

February 27, 2023

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is investigating a Laredo City Council race.

Employee of Starr County DA Charged for Human Smuggling

December 19, 2022

The crime victims coordinator used a county vehicle to smuggle people to Houston nearly 50 times since June.

Breaking Down the GOP’s Performance in South Texas

November 11, 2022

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...

GOP Makes Positive Strides in South Texas

November 9, 2022

Although not the wave Republicans were hoping for, Republicans showed improvement in South Texas as voters will send new Republicans to represent...

McAllen Plans Property Tax Hike

September 9, 2022

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

September 2, 2022

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

August 26, 2022

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

August 25, 2022

Former Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina is charged with engaging in organized voter fraud and 11 counts of illegal voting for alleged actions taken...

South Texas Mayor Pleads Guilty to Theft, Resigns

August 15, 2022

Peñitas Mayor Rodrigo Lopez revealed Sunday that he quietly resigned last Thursday.

Republican Mayra Flores Flips Democrat Congressional Stronghold

June 14, 2022

Her historic win, while only for the remainder of the term, validates months of GOP voter outreach and portends greater Republican victories to come.