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In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blue

GOLIAD, Texas — Standing on a stage draped with patriotic bunting in this red pocket of the Lone Star State, Bobby Pulido prodded the audience of several hundred to look past the “D” next to his name. Pulido, a Tejano singer who has two Latin Grammy Awards and broad name…

Roll Call · Sep 22

South Texas Families Are Driving to Mexico for Medicine and Medical Procedures. Here's Why It's Accelerating

McAllen and Laredo have the nation's highest uninsured rates. Here's why more South Texas families are crossing into Mexico for medicine and dental care.

Latin Times · Sep 20

In Laredo, a County Judge and MAGA Convert Seeks to Topple Henry Cuellar

Tano Tijerina, who prominently switched parties after Trump's 2024 inroads in South Texas, is trying to cash in on political connections while also casting himself as the insurgent outsider.

Texas Observer · Sep 10

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South Texas' Most Competitive House Race — Flores vs Gonzalez — Comes Into Focus as Legal, Polling Pictures Shift

New polling and a Supreme Court reversal reshape the Flores-Gonzalez fight in Texas' 34th District, one of the tightest South Texas races this fall.

Latin Times · Aug 26

ICE agent accused of shooting man and lying about it could be freed from Texas jail

An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Inside the AI, Crypto and Betting Cash Industries Bankrolling the 2026 Midterms — and Texas Is Ground Zero

Crypto, AI and betting money have already topped the 2024 cycle's full total — with the fiercest spending fights unfolding in South Texas.

Latin Times · Aug 22

South Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue

Republican business leaders said immigration raids on the Latino community would be top of mind at the ballot box in the midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 29

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Could Tropical Storm Bertha Disrupt Gulf Coast Travel and Raise Fuel Prices? Here's What We Know

Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to South Texas. Here's what the latest forecasts mean for travellers, motorists, and Gulf Coast communities.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly impacts livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.

The Conversation · Jul 24

Can a Tejano Star Restore Dems’ Power in South Texas?

In his bid to win a Trumpy congressional seat, Bobby Pulido is blending his moderate message with charismatic campaigning.

Texas Observer · Jul 23

'The court has to intervene now': Indigenous groups and conservationists condemn SpaceX's South Texas land swap

A coalition of environmental and tribal groups filed an emergency injunction to stop a land swap between SpaceX and the federal government, saying courts should rule on its legality.

Space · Jul 22

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez takes steps to prevent renaming Boca Chica Beach

A SpaceX superfan proposed changing Boca Chica Beach's name to reflect its significance to space travel.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 21

Uvalde residents shocked by rare flooding that ripped through homes

The week’s prolonged flooding hit Uvalde harder than almost anywhere else in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Homeowners never imagined they’d have to deal with a flood in the South Texas city.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18

Paxton and Talarico open battle for South Texas with dueling rallies, diverging pitches

Paxton rallied in McAllen while Talarico toured the border this week, offering an early look at how each will vie in the coming months for the Latino voters who swung to Trump in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16

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The Times of India · Jul 16

Texas floods: Evacuations begin across Hill Country as forecasters warn of 'deadly wave'

Texas is once again battling life-threatening flooding as relentless rainfall triggered flash flood emergencies across parts of the Hill Country and South Texas early Thursday, forcing evacuations, prompting dozens of water rescues, and reviving painful memories of last year's catastrophic floods.

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas after downpours led to dozens of rescues

Heavy downpours are still drenching South Texas with the possibility of dangerous flash flooding

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods

Heavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as forecasters warned that a threat of more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico

Benzinga · Jul 9

Greg Abbott Says 'American Citizenship Is Not for Sale,' Orders Birth Tourism Investigation

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center over allegations that the hospital marketed "BIRTH PACKAGES IN SOUTH TEXAS" to foreign nationals as part of an effort to profit from birth tourism.

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Medical Daily · Jul 6

Dengue Is Rising in South Texas as World Cup Fans Arrive from Countries with Active Outbreaks

PAHO issued dengue warnings for World Cup 2026. Bexar County has Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Brazil and Mexico fans carry dengue risk. Here's what San Antonio needs to know.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6

As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offense

The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered sex offender. Pulido has insisted he did not know about the man’s rap sheet.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

New World Screwworm Has Reached 16 U.S. Animals as Experts Say This Is Not an Isolated Incident

USDA confirmed 16 New World screwworm animal cases in Texas and New Mexico since June 3 — the first U.S. recurrence in 60 years. Experts warn confirmed cases are an undercount.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

ICE Arrest of Catholic Nun on Her Way to Church Triggers Bipartisan Backlash in Pro-Trump South Texas

A Nigerian-born nun's arrest by ICE agents near her Texas church has sparked bipartisan outrage and reignited debates over immigration enforcement and racial profiling.

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Texas nun released from ICE custody after being detained on way to Mass

Leticia Ugboaja's detention gained traction after parish officials posted on social media

The Economic Times · Jun 19

World's first trillionaire Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's biggest hiring challenge was convincing married engineers to relocate to Starbase near the Mexican border

Elon Musk has identified family relocation as one of SpaceX's biggest hiring challenges in Texas, saying many engineers and technicians hesitate to move to Starbase because employment opportunities for their partners are limited. Speaking on a podcast, Musk described it as the company's "significant other problem" and explained how the…

Salon · Jun 11

GOP candidate pushed donor's contract

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina is hoping his record in South Texas will carry him to Congress

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