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State Rep. Senfronia Thompson of Houston holds a giant sized gavel following a press conference she held at the state Capitol.

MALC leaders support Thompson’s bid for Texas House Speaker

State Rep. Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to win the Speaker's race.
Salomon Torres, owner of Harlingen-based Soluciones Consulting. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Salomon Torres heaps praise on NADBank

Consultant helped La Feria Irrigation District secure $12 million from the North American Development Bank.
Mike Willis, executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

STMA throws its weight behind Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027

Announcement made by Mike Willis, executive director of South Texas Manufacturers Association.
Tania Chavez Camacho, president of La Unión Del Pueblo Entero and LUPE Votes. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

LUPE Votes Celebrates Historic Midterm Victories, Vows to Hold Elected Officials Accountable

They can outspend us but they cannot out-organize us, says LUPE Votes.
The national office of the League of United Latin American Citizens features stalwart member.
Brownsville Navigation District Commission has approved a series of milestone agreements and a binding MOU with Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Commentary from the executive director of The Prosperity Task Force.

Weslaco EDC, TWC Partner with TSC for $117,000 Healthcare Workforce Investment

Grant funds will cover full tuition and fees for 25 local residents entering Patient Care Technician training at Knapp Medical Center.

Canales: Texans want a Government By the People and For the People

State Rep. Terry Canales analyzes the 2026 Midterm Elections.

De La Garza Putegnat: Country Over Party

RGV business leader Lizzy De La Garza Putegnat analyses the Midterm Elections.

Carrasquillo: The Blue Tsunami Was Caused by a Latino Earthquake

A new column in The Bulwark is titled: "Latino Fury: How Anti-ICE Fervor Helped Democrats Take Back Congress."

Perryman: A Smaller Slice

Commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.

Hinojosa: I am humbled to be your next Governor of Texas

A guest column from Texas Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa.

Hinojosa Makes History

Gina Hinojosa says she will govern in the interest of everyday Texans, not billionaires.

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

A guest column from veteran news reporter Antonio Vindell.
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