Government and Politics
Mayor Saenz and Council call for lawsuit against Gov. Abbott
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Mandatory facemasks in schools and public buildings; restoration of power to Mayor, Health Authority; repeal of Executive Order 38 at the heart of Council action
Government and Politics
District 28 Congressional candidate Benavides welcomes Cisneros to the 2022 race
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Advises longtime incumbent Cuellar: time for everyone to have a seat at the table
Government and Politics
Border residents respond to Gov. Abbot’s false narrative
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FBI crime data: border communities some of the safest in the nation
Community
City Council member Dr. Marte Martinez pays to settle allegations arising from false billing
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Billed Medicare for the implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, but patients received devices used for electro-acupuncture with the neurostimulator taped behind their ears
Community
WRITING ON THE WALL – South Texas: more unanimous resolutions to Biden Team calling for immediate moratorium on Wall Construction
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Zapata County, Texas Democratic Party unanimously vote to end border wall project; Laredo activists call for City Council special meeting and resolution
Government and Politics
Vielma garners support of former District V opponents Beckelhymer and Marina
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Runoff election date is Saturday, Dec. 12; early voting underway through December 8
Government and Politics
Contrasts among District VIII candidates offer telling clues about character and grasp of issues in City’s oldest, poorest, and most neglected neighborhoods
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District includes City’s four historic districts
Government and Politics
Sparse response to Q&A from District VII Council candidates
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Eleven candidates vie for post
Government and Politics
District V incumbent Nelly Vielma faces challengers George M. Beckelhymer, Ruben Gutierrez Jr., and Celestino Marina
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General election Nov. 3; early voting begins Oct. 13
Government and Politics
Senator Zaffirini kicks off campaign by Zoom on Tuesday
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Public invited to join