Tag: Rio Grande Valley

Texas Republican Mayra Flores Fails to Hold Congressional Seat

November 9, 2022
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WESLACO, Texas—Republican Rep. Mayra Flores has been defeated by Democratic challenger Vicente Gonzalez in Texas’ 34th Congressional District. The Associated Press reported her Gonzalez had a total of 52.7 percent of the vote with 88 percent of the vote reported as of 2 a.m. ET. Flores held 44.3 percent of the vote. “It’s been an amazing journey,”…

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As Midterms Approach, Texas Republicans Happy About Stronger Voter Integrity Laws

July 26, 2022
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With midterm elections taking center stage in Texas—where Republicans hope to flip deep-blue territories in the Rio Grande Valley red—election integrity laws are key. Like other states, Texas began focusing on strengthening voting laws after the 2020 election raised questions about irregularities mainly centered on mail-in ballots, drop boxes, and ballot harvesting. In 2021, the…

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Republican Mayra Flores Flips Texas US House Seat in Special Election

June 14, 2022
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SAN BENITO, Texas—Republican Mayra Flores won the special election to fill the vacant Texas Congressional District 34 seat on June 14, flipping a heavily Hispanic district to the Republicans. “I’m forever grateful,” Flores said in a victory speech on June 14, her voice breaking with emotion. “For 100 years we have been taken for granted.” The…

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CBP in Rio Grande Apprehend Largest Group of Illegal Immigrants This Year

July 29, 2021
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Texas Border Patrol agents stationed in the Rio Grande Valley Sector have encountered more than 800 illegal immigrants within a 24-hour period, including what officials described as the largest group apprehended thus far, this year. The two large groups were encountered by border agents on Tuesday and the first batch of aliens attempting to illegally…

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