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Texas House District 41 Candidates Clash Over Taxes, Education and State Spending
Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas, candidates for Texas House District 41, presented differing approaches to property taxes, education, healthcare and infrastructure during a forum organized by the McAllen Citizens League.
Mission’s Financial Condition Becomes Central Issue in Mayoral Race
The City of Mission's financial condition has become a major issue in the November 3 mayoral election, with challenger Ricardo “Rick” Salinas questioning the municipality’s fiscal management while incumbent Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata defend the city’s financial practices.
Three Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Different Approaches to Infrastructure, Economic Development and City Leadership
MISSION, Texas — Former Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña Sr., businessman Juan Gines Crispín and entrepreneur Natalie “Nati” Garza presented their proposals for municipal leadership, infrastructure improvements, economic development and government accountability during the October 14, 2026, Mission mayoral candidates forum.
Mission Mayoral Candidates Clash Over City Finances, Leadership and Accountability
Incumbent Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and mayoral challenger Ricardo “Rick” Salinas presented sharply different assessments of Mission’s financial condition, municipal leadership and economic development policies during an October 14, 2026, mayoral candidates forum at Freedom Life Church.
Six Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Competing Visions for City’s Future
Six candidates for Mission’s next mayor outlined their positions on municipal finances, infrastructure, economic development and community representation during a nonpartisan candidates’ forum held October 14, 2026, at Freedom Life Church in Mission.
Election Day Approaches as Early Voting Begins October 19 Across Texas
Texas residents are approaching the November 3, 2026, general election, with early voting scheduled to begin Monday, October 19, and continue through Friday, October 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State.
CBP Officers Seize over $30M in Meth at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $30 million.
Pharr Partners with the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT NOW) Organization
Executive Director Norma Flores Ruiz from the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT NOW) Organization, along with community partners including representatives from Doctors' Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) and Lone Star National Bank, was in attendance to thank the City of Pharr for its initiative to assist the organization in advocating, sharing resources, and working as a community partner.
Texas AG Targets Data Center Developments Over Water Use Reporting
Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued letters to 156 data center developments across the state of Texas as part of his ongoing efforts to protect Texas resources and communities.
DHR Health to Host 13th Annual “Circle of Care” Caregivers Conference, Nov. 7th
At DHR Health, we know that family caregivers are often the unsung heroes of patient care. According to the Caregiver Action Network, caregivers provide billions of hours of unpaid care every year, often balancing work, family schedules and even their own personal health.
