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Progressive Democrat's ad decrying "chaos" on the border riles up her South Texas supporters

Michelle Vallejo, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, put out a political ad decrying the “chaos” on the border.

The Texas Tribune

A Visionary in the Borderlands

While he lived, Canales saved countless lives in the remote South Texas ranchlands. A statewide center in Texas to identify missing migrants would be a fitting legacy.

Texas Observer

A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries

The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.

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It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.

Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.

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Federal court orders regulators to fix process, reconsider gas export projects in South Texas

This week’s ruling was the latest twist since cities and groups in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley sued to block the projects.

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Mayra Flores gets boost in training, resources as Republicans seek to flip South Texas district

Republicans view Flores’ race against Democrat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez as potentially competitive race.

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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water

Many of the solutions are costly, putting them out of reach for small towns. But the region's most populous cities are getting innovative.

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Hurricane Beryl Approaching Texas Coast, Residents Urged To Prepare

Stay prepared for Hurricane Beryl in South Texas with heavy rainfall, winds, and power outages. Take necessary precautions and follow guidance from emergen...

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South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver enough.

The region's two major reservoirs are at record-low levels and agriculture leaders are worried the citrus industry could be devastated this summer.

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Texas Braces For Heavy Rain, Flooding As Tropical Storm Alberto Approaches

The storm is forecast to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday, bringing heavy winds and rain to South Texas.

International Business Times

Navy veteran Jay Furman will face indicted U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in South Texas congressional race

Furman won the Republican nomination in a runoff against Lazaro Garza. Cuellar’s criminal charges have suddenly made it a high-profile race.

The Texas Tribune

Want to Build a Wall? Don’t Try It in Her Town.

Tricia Cortez and her scrappy Laredo environmental group have fought back against powerful interests in South Texas.

Texas Observer

After U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indictment, why aren’t Republicans trying to flip his district?

Instead, Republicans are trying to tie Cuellar’s allegations of bribery and corruption to Democrats in other competitive races in South Texas.

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Is the ocelot, the endangered South Texas wildcat, making a comeback?

Conservation groups found a sign of hope, but scientists say it's too soon to celebrate.

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Mayra Flores raises twice as much as U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in bid to unseat him this November

National Republicans are investing heavily in Flores’ bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas.

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South Texas farmers are in peril as the Rio Grande Valley runs dry — again

With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.

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Valley activists wage transatlantic battle to stop natural gas exports from South Texas

As legal efforts fall short, Rio Grande Valley residents are pursuing a novel strategy to halt export terminals on wetlands: Lobby Europeans to reject gas from the U.S.

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Water scarcity and clean energy collide in South Texas

A high-tech chemical company has purchased the last available water in the Nueces River to make hydrogen and ammonia for export.

Texas Observer

Water Scarcity and Clean Energy Collide in South Texas

A high-tech chemical company has purchased the last available water in the Nueces River to make hydrogen and ammonia for export.

Space

What it was like to chase totality in South Texas

Chasing eclipses in South Texas meant dealing with lots of hurdles, yes, but also lots of gratitude.

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The Transatlantic Battle to Stop Methane Gas Exports From South Texas

As legal efforts fall short, residents are pursuing a novel strategy to halt the building of export terminals on unspoiled wetlands: Lobby Europeans to reject gas from the U.S.

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Vicente Gonzalez compares Latino Trump supporters to “Jews for Hitler”

The South Texas Democrat said Latinos who support former President Donald Trump are voting against their self interest, but Republicans recoiled at the comparison.

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SpaceX wants to expand Starship launch site with a Texas land swap

SpaceX's Starship launch site in South Texas may get bigger soon. The company has offered a land swap with the state to expand launch activities.

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After hotly contested 2022 primary, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar works to mend relations with labor groups ahead of 2024

The moderate South Texas Democrat has held meetings with union leaders and filed a labor-backed bill this month. But he still shares some disagreements with the movement.

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