Forum Highlights Race For Cameron County DA
March 1 forum at Harlingen Cultural Center featured DA candidates Saenz and Masso. Saenz faced questions on corruption the death penalty and eight liner game rooms while Masso pushed accessibility to crime victims lawyers and law enforcement. Both claimed stance on game room operators and campaign contributions amid audience of Rotary Club members.
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Masso
Das
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Harlingen Cultural Center
Jim Young
Young
Weslaco students design robot to clean observatory dish
Weslaco High students led by Heriberto Reynoso and Reynoso’s team will build a six hour daily cleaning robot for the Arecibo dish with a rover system, cameras, sensors, and onboard GPS. The project, funded by Weslaco ISD, aims to protect data quality and provide practical engineering experience for juniors and seniors through April.
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Heriberto Reynoso
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Benjamin Villarreal
Janie Pefia
Ruben Alejandro
Pefia
Cardenas
Arecibo
MIT
Caltech
Walmart closing Raymondville store sparks budget fears
Walmart plans to shut the Raymondville outlet amid profitability concerns, with officials projecting a loss of sales tax revenue affecting the city budget. The closure follows the Willacy County prison shutdown, which also battered local finances and jobs.
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Willacy County
Starr County
Walmart comments raise concerns on Raymondville economy
Local respondents express worry that a Walmart shutdown would harm 16000 retail jobs and the town’s economy. They question wage sources, store performance criteria, and potential employee transfers while noting corporate focus on profit.
Declined Detainers Spark Texas County Scrutiny
Federal records show California leading declines, with Texas counties like Travis and Bexar near the top. Travis reports 72 declined detainers, 33 with prior criminal history, while Bexar records 11 cases, four with prior crimes. Local officials question ICE data and definitions amid sanctuary policy debates.
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Kate Steinle
Texas
Greg Abbott
Travis County
Greg Hamilton
Roger Wade
ICE
Wade
Travis
Bexar County
James Keith
Susan Pamerleau
Walmart to close Brownsville store amid shift to smaller formats
Walmart plans to close its Padre Island Highway location as it shifts focus to Supercenters Neighborhood Markets and online shopping with expanded pickup. CEO Doug McMillon said closures are painful but necessary while vowing to support affected associates and to open 50 to 60 new Supercenters and 85 to 95 Neighborhood Markets worldwide. Local residents expressed surprise and concern about losing a long time shopping option. Gilberto Salinas noted the store spurred regional development and signs of retail evolution due to mobile shopping and changing consumer habits.
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Jaime Perez
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Boca Chica Village
Boca Chica Beach
Boca Chica
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Terry
Gilberto Salinas
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