Miriam Cepeda

Miriam Cepeda

Miriam Cepeda is the Rio Grande Valley Bureau Chief for Texas Scorecard. A second-generation Mexican American, she is both fluent in English and Spanish and has been influential in grassroots organizing and conservative engagement within Hispanic communities. If you don’t find her “Trumping”, you can find her saving animals, running her dog, hiking the Andes, or volunteering with the U.S. National Park Service.
Disabled Veteran Creates Fundraiser for Border Wall
Disabled Veteran Creates Fundraiser for Border Wall
December 21, 2018
Triple-amputee veteran creates online fundraiser for border wall funding amidst passage of omnibus spending bill on Capitol Hill.
Fern McClaugherty: The Taxpayers’ Representative
Fern McClaugherty: The Taxpayers’ Representative
December 8, 2018
Most politicians in the Rio Grande Valley know who Fern McClaugherty is; if she’s sitting in their chamber, it’s because taxpayers asked her to speak...
Residents Vote for Transparency in La Joya ISD
Residents Vote for Transparency in La Joya ISD
November 27, 2018
After sneaky tactics employed by the school district, residents elect a businesswoman who’s been vocal about bringing transparency into La Joya.
The Wall is Coming: Border Wall Contracts Awarded for RGV
The Wall is Coming: Border Wall Contracts Awarded for RGV
November 16, 2018
Border security remains top priority as the caravan marches north and the 2019 fiscal budget deadline approaches.
“Palanca” Vote Secures Democrat Stronghold in the RGV
“Palanca” Vote Secures Democrat Stronghold in the RGV
November 9, 2018
Texas Democratic Party initiatives to push Robert Francis O’Rourke in the RGV hurt the strongest Republican ballot ever seen in the area.
Hidalgo County Approves $190 Million Drainage Bond
Hidalgo County Approves $190 Million Drainage Bond
November 7, 2018
Residents voted in favor of $190 million drainage improvements across Hidalgo County.
Federally Indicted Judge Wins the Rio Grande Valley
Federally Indicted Judge Wins the Rio Grande Valley
November 6, 2018
The Rio Grande Valley votes for indicted (former) Judge Rudy Delgado for 13th Court of Appeals Place 4. However, this doesn't reflect the results for...
Ted Cruz Receives Warm Welcome Along the Rio Grande
Ted Cruz Receives Warm Welcome Along the Rio Grande
November 1, 2018
Senator Ted Cruz stopped in Harlingen, Mission, and Laredo and spoke to thousands of supporters in what are considered the bluest parts of Texas.
Webb County Commissioner and Former Laredo Councilman Plead Guilty to Bribery
Webb County Commissioner and Former Laredo Councilman Plead Guilty to Bribery
October 25, 2018
Condo stays at South Padre Island, meals, entertainment, and “campaign donations” is what it costs to bribe a Laredo City Councilman and Webb County...
Democrats Push Unqualified Candidates to Create “Blue Wave”
Democrats Push Unqualified Candidates to Create “Blue Wave”
October 22, 2018
Around the state, the Democratic Party is encouraging voters to vote straight Democratic ticket, regardless of their nominees’ track records.
Judge Rules Mission Mayoral Runoff Election Void
Judge Rules Mission Mayoral Runoff Election Void
October 5, 2018
Salinas celebrated victory as visiting Judge Dorsey ruled that election fraud occurred during the June runoff election.
At Least 48 Voters Bribed in the City of Mission
At Least 48 Voters Bribed in the City of Mission
October 4, 2018
Expert witness testifies he believes 303 mail-ballots were illegally harvested and at least 48 voters were bribed during the Mission mayoral...