No red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas

Supporters of Monica De La Cruz hold a campaign banner outside the Lark Community Center in McAllen on Tuesday. (Credit: Jason Garza for The Texas Tribune)

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McALLEN — Democrats minimized their losses Tuesday in South Texas despite an unprecedented Republican offensive in the long-blue region. But gone are the days of unquestioned Democratic control there.