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“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas

In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 15, 2025

The Winds of Willacy: Inside Texas’ Largest Wind Farm

The coastal gales of the Rio Grande Valley have helped rejuvenate this small farming community.

Texas Observer · Apr 14, 2025

The Rio Grande Valley was once covered in forest. One man is trying to bring it back.

The Tamaulipan thornforest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the border with Mexico. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 7, 2025

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3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding

Homes were inundated with water and cars were abandoned across the Rio Grande Valley region.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 28, 2025

Why a Rio Grande Valley hospital is helping to feed its patients

As the Edinburg facility and others seek to assist people experiencing food insecurity, state lawmakers have more than a dozen bills that could tackle Texas’ food deserts.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2025

Texas Man Killed By Cartel Explosive Near The Border, Officials Say: 'Shocking Act Of Violence'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a safety warning for the Rio Grande Valley. The victim's son described the incident as a "terrorist attack."

Latin Times · Feb 25, 2025

Idle buses, empty Border Patrol boats: Arrests for illegal crossings fall in the Rio Grande Valley

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley have seen a sharp drop in apprehensions along the southern border since the new administration started

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

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Trump’s first Texas visit after historic Rio Grande Valley win spurs mix of excitement, trepidation

The president-elect was in South Texas to witness a test flight at SpaceX, whose founder, Elon Musk, is co-leading Trump’s government efficiency commission.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 20, 2024

Adam Hinojosa flips Texas Senate seat, becomes first Republican to represent Rio Grande Valley district since Reconstruction

Hinojosa won the only competitive seat in the Texas Senate this cycle, besting Sen. Morgan LaMantia two years after she narrowly defeated him.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz

With stops in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, Allred hopes to make the race competitive by running up the tally with the core of the Democratic base.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 30, 2024

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Texas Observer · Oct 28, 2024

Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat

The first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2024

Latinos in once true-blue Texas border zone are getting on the Trump train

The Rio Grande valley’s Tejano population was once reliably Democratic but traditional loyalties have been eroded

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2024

How an anti-abortion doctor joined Texas’ maternal mortality committee

Dr. Ingrid Skop, a San Antonio OB-GYN, was chosen to represent rural areas over an obstetrics nurse from the Rio Grande Valley.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2024

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The Texas Tribune · Jul 30, 2024

The Rio Grande Valley’s pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help?

Local leaders began debating a household limit on the number of pets after two residents were arrested for having 93 dogs and a cat in their home.

Texas Aid Group Challenges Investigation Into Migrant Nonprofits

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley seeks legal protection amid Texas investigation into alleged unlawful activities by border nonprofits.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 5, 2024

Tropical Storm Beryl is on a path to hit the Texas coast as a hurricane Monday

At least two counties, Nueces and Refugio, have issued mandatory evacuation orders.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 2, 2024

Rio Grande Valley leaders hope to rebrand region as “RioPlex” to attract investment

After years of competing with each other for new businesses, Valley cities want to present a united front to highlight the region’s assets.

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The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2024

Carlos Cascos, former Texas secretary of state and political leader in Rio Grande Valley, dies at 71

Cascos began his political career as a Democrat but later flipped to the Republican Party.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2024

In South Texas, one woman is leading an agricultural renaissance

Texas is losing an estimated 1,000 acres of farm land a day, mostly to other industries. The Rio Grande Valley is losing land at a faster clip.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2024

Meatless in South Texas: Thousands flock to vegan festival in Rio Grande Valley

From brisket to carne asada, Texas is known for meat, making this annual gathering in a small Rio Grande Valley town stand out.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2024

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.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 18, 2024

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.

Texas Observer · Nov 2, 2023

Biden Quietly Gave Border Wall Contract to Company Used by Trump, Abbott

“Clearly DHS, under the Biden administration, has no more respect for border residents than it did under the Trump administration.”

The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2023

As extremist threat rises, Latino Texans say gun ownership is ‘matter of survival’

In the US, gun purchases by Latinos have surged in recent years – including among self-described progressives

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