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Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas Governor, made her last campaign event in Austin on Nov. 3. (Photo: Ron Whitlock/Ron Whitlock Reports)

Vindell: Tuesday’s elections could mark the return of true democracy

A guest column from veteran news reporter Antonio Vindell.
Rafael Vela, executive director of Workforce Solutions Cameron. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Vela: Regional collaboration essential as gargantuan industrial ‘anchors’ reshape RGV workforce

The executive director of Workforce Solutions Cameron reviews the State of the Regional Workforce Conference.
Katharine Pichardo, president and CEO of Latino Victory Fund. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Latino Coalition Mobilizes South Texas for Election Eve GOTV Push

Interviews with Juan Proaño, Janet Murguía, Hector Sanchez Barba, and Katharine Pichardo.
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Cortez warns of 30% drop in RGV retail business, citing ICE raids and SNAP cuts

The Hidalgo County Judge provides his analysis at a "Vote to End Hunger" event.
Columnist María Cristina Rosas is a professor in the faculty of political and social sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City.
A podcast with Victoria Fajardo, civic engagement organizer with La Unión del Pueblo Entero. 
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar makes final pitch to voters ahead of Midterm elections.

An in-depth discussion on immigration policy in the RGV

Analysis by Osvaldo Grimaldo, Andrik Gonzalez, Eric Holgín, and Lupita Sanchez.

Weingarten: Vote for Education

The national president of the American Federation of Teachers participated in a Get Out the Vote rally in McAllen.

Texas Southmost College hosts regional cross country competition

TSC's talented cross country runners are getting recognized, say college officials.

TAMIU to have a much greater presence in Roma, Texas

MOU signed by City of Roma, Roma CISD, and Texas A&M International University.

Gareiss: When Valley founders retire, the jobs should not retire with them

Commentary from Spencer Gareiss, founder, managing partner and CEO of Greenridge Group, a private equity firm and business brokerage.

Sosa-Quintanilla: Voces Health Summit 2026 was a great success

The 2026 Voces Health Summit brought health and culture together at the Brownsville Events Center.

STAC to invite RGV county leaders to join regional alliance

South Texas Alliance of Cities holds annual meeting at McAllen's Center for Urban Ecology.

LRGVDC Unanimously Adopts Historic Community Benefit Agreement for AI Data Centers

Exclusive interviews with Manuel Cruz and Jordana Barton-Garcia.
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