Frank McCaffrey

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Anchor and Reporter at KGBT-TV (Harlingen, TX)

Anchor and Reporter at KVEO-TV (Brownsville, TX)

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Two Valley party chairs react to May 3 election results

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Democrat Party Chair Jared Hockema discusses the future of a possible new arena in his county and what will need to be done in future elections. Hockema also provides analysis of the Brownsville City Commission races. Hidalgo County GOP Chairman Robert Cantu says he thinks the election shows Valley voters are against higher taxes. Cantu says a newly elected McAllen commissioner is a good deal.
Inside Valley Politics: Hot races in the May 3rd election

2 weeks ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Eyes will be set on the May 3rd election here in the Rio Grande Valley. One reason is that voters will decide if Starbase will actually become a city in Cameron County. Additionally, Cameron County voters will decide on whether or not their part of the Valley will have an arena. There are other notable races. Both Brownsville and McAllen have races for seats on their city commission. Tune into Inside Valley Politics for latest updates on local political news.
Will Starbase become a city? Party chairs weigh in

3 weeks ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting is underway for the May 3rd local elections. This week our Inside Valley Politics crew spoke with Cameron County GOP Chair Deborah Bell and Democrat Party Chair Jared Hockema about what races to keep an eye on this election cycle. As anticipated, much of the political world is watching whether or not Starbase will become a municipality.
Reaction to Mayra Flores run two districts to the west

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

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Inside Valley Politics: DCCC wants District 15 seat

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

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Monica De La Cruz says Trump making moves on Mexico water debt

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz says Mexico owes us over a million acre feet of water, under a 1944 treaty. Rep. De La Cruz says she met recently with President Donald Trump about Mexico’s lack of compliance in paying a water debt. She tells us she also met with his legislative staff and the administration. “Secretary Rubio and President Trump have stopped water coming from a non-treaty agreement that is with the Colorado River.
State legislators talk education savings accounts

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State Reps. Oscar Longoria and Janie Lopez as well as State Sen. Judith Zaffirini explain where they feel the Education Savings Account debate stands in Austin.
Exclusive: Full interview with Rep. Henry Cuellar on inflation

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)—Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Democrat representing Texas’ 28th district, which encompasses Starr County, gave ValleyCentral an exclusive interview on inflation.
Two Valley house members talk in lead up to President Trump address

2 months ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

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What will the Valley need to be prepared for with tariffs?

2 months ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the tariffs on Mexican imports starting, there is some question as to whether it will hit our wallets? A foreign importer is subject to tariffs and in the Valley, there are a lot of people who will feel the pinch!Dr. Salvador Contreras, UTRGV professor of economics, said, “There’s a sizable amount of trade that happens through the ports of entries here in the RGV. And much of this, you know, anything from produce to oil. So, so it’s, it’s all over.