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Strange goings-on in Peñitas

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

Yes, indeed, Hidalgo County can seem strange at times. Especially during election season. Dead people rising from the graves to vote by mail. That sort of thing. Hidalgo County has always been unique in that regard. Alive, dead, doesn’t matter, as long as people vote. That’s what really counts. Get out the vote. Put some names in the hands of politiqueras, and off they go.

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‘A horrible situation’

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

State trooper who responded to Uvalde shooting fired amid investigations into police response

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For victims of domestic violence, help is available

Wed, 10/19/2022 - 8:37am

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month during which the public is reminded that too many people, mainly women, are needlessly victimized by abusers, mainly men, even though help is there, if someone will just pick up the phone before it’s too late.

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Republicans outraise Dems in battle for South Texas congressional seats

Wed, 10/19/2022 - 12:00am

Republicans outraised Democrats over the summer in all three congressional races in South Texas that the national parties are contesting, according to new campaign finance reports.