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‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas

The GOP took just one of three Congressional seats from Brownsville to Laredo, and short-lived incumbent Mayra Flores has been sent packing.

Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022

Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of progressive social policy and close family ties to the region.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

Vicente Gonzalez holds back Republican surge, returns 34th Congressional District to Democratic control

The Democratic congressman ousted Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, who had won a special election in June. The race was key to Republican efforts to win over Hispanic voters in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

Donald Trump energizes South Texas voters ahead of early voting as Republicans predict red “tsunami”

Trump rally attendees said they were basing their midterm votes on issues such as the economy and the border and were hopeful Trump would run for president again.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2022

Texas Democrats fume over national counterparts for insufficient support in South Texas battleground

“I’m really, deeply disappointed in the DCCC,” Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said. “I hope they change their mind, and if we lose this election, it’s completely on them.”

The Texas Tribune · Oct 11, 2022

GOP makes push to weaken Democrats' grip on Texas border

Texas Democrats are embarking on another October blitz in pursuit of flipping America’s big red state

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Republicans pin hope on Latino vote in Rio Grande Valley, Texas’ new battleground

HARLINGEN, Texas — After a Texas Young Republicans banquet last weekend, Albert Alaniz watched as Sen. Ted Cruz rallied the party faithful on behalf of three GOP Latina candidates running for Congress in the Rio Grande Valley, a Democratic stronghold through most of the state’s history.

Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022

Jesus Luzardo dominates in final start as Miami Marlins shut out Atlanta Braves

MIAMI — Jesús Luzardo’s start against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night was monumental in more ways than one.

Miami Herald · Oct 4, 2022

Thoughts on De La Cruz, Bleier, Burdick after Miami Marlins rally to beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE — While the Edward Cabrera injury news was the headliner of the Miami Marlins’ 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, here are four other topics from the game worth discussing.

Miami Herald · Oct 2, 2022

Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads

In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2022