MCALLEN, Texas – During this election season, the Rio Grande Guardian is running a Meet the Candidate series.

The series comprises audio interviews with candidates seeking elected office to city councils and commissions. 

We caught up with Pepe Cabeza de Vaca at his campaign kickoff event at the Radisson Hotel in McAllen. Cabeza de Vaca is running for McAllen City Commission, District 6.

Editor’s Note: Credit for the main image accompanying this podcast goes to Sotomayor Photography.


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