by Miriam Cepeda | May. 18, 2018 | Local, Quick Takes, Rio Grande Valley
Democratic primary runoffs have taken the spotlight this week in Cameron County, particularly in the race for Texas House District 37. The two remaining candidates have publicly exchanged jabs as early voting commenced this week. Last week, incumbent of 33 years René...
by Miriam Cepeda | May. 6, 2018 | Rio Grande Valley
Another Texas Democrat lawmaker has been arrested for drunk driving. State Rep. René Oliveira (D–Brownsville) was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, causing an accident, and leaving the scene. On April 27 at 10:22 p.m., Brownsville police responded...