RGV voters turned out in record numbers in the Republican primary. Democrats had a comparatively depressed turnout, in what will no doubt be seen as a validation of national political watchers’ predictions of a red wave in November.
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South Texas State Rep. Armando Martinez Gets First GOP Challenger In 10 Years
Jimmie Garcia, a 31-year-old truck driver, is the first Republican to challenge the longtime Weslaco Democrat since 2012, and only the second since 2002.
South Texas Mayor Indicted for Voter Fraud is Running for Re-election
Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina’s prosecution on felony charges of organized election fraud has been delayed throughout his four-year term.
City of McAllen Sets Up Tents in Response to Border Surge
The McAllen City Commission approved and set up the temporary facilities late Tuesday night, saying it is an action taken to deal with “health and safety risks” posed by the surge of asylum-seeking migrants at the border.
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.
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.
South Texas Mayor’s Voter Fraud Trial Delayed Again
Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina’s trial on felony charges of organized election fraud and illegal voting is postponed past June due to the coronavirus.
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.
Police Checkpoints: RGV Cities Crack Down on Citizen Travel
Several cities begin to set up police checkpoints throughout the city, and the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office suggests enacting similar policies.