All but two of the RGV House delegation joined their Democrat colleagues in busting quorum and placing election reform and various emergency items in jeopardy.
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Edinburg Mayor, City Council Support Outlawing Abortions
The move to make Edinburg the latest sanctuary city for the unborn comes amid growing buzz over the RGV’s changing politics.
Former Hidalgo GOP Chair Wins McAllen Mayoral Race
Javier Villalobos won the runoff race only months away from significant GOP inroads in November’s general election.
Christian School Threatens Legal Action Against Cameron County
Laguna Madre Christian Academy is fighting a county order that delays the start of in-person instruction for both public and private schools.
Disability Rights Group Calls Out Discriminatory Coronavirus School Policies
Public health orders delaying the start of in-person instruction do not permit students with disabilities to return to school until the next school year.
Hidalgo County Issues Unenforceable Stay-at-Home Order
The order comes amid local politicians’ demand for more power to bring the RGV back into a lockdown.
RGV County Judges Implement Abbott’s Mask Order
Hidalgo and Cameron County businesses will now be required to have their customers wear masks or face penalties.
Hidalgo County to Tesla: No Shelter-In-Place Order Here
County Judge Richard Cortez contacted Elon Musk in a public letter following his announcement that Tesla would be leaving California and possibly coming to Texas.
Disgraced Judge Rudy Delgado Requests Early Release From Prison
The imprisoned judge cites fear for his health due to the coronavirus in asking for his extremely early release.
Cameron County Judge Ignores Abbott, Bans In-Person Easter Services
Among a slew of other restrictions, Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. stated he will not be allowing any in-person congregations or even drive-in services.