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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Reaction to Mayra Flores run two districts to the west

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

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Inside Valley Politics: DCCC wants District 15 seat

2 weeks ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

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

3 weeks 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

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

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

1 month 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.
State Reps Gamez and Lopez on Education Savings Accounts

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this episode of Inside Valley Politics Frank McCaffrey spoke to two Valley state reps on education legislation and the mayor of McAllen will likely be re-elected.
RGV U.S. House members review inauguration

Jan 21, 2025 | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ValleyCentral) — Among the people watching the inauguration ceremonies Monday were two members of the U.S. House representing parts of the Rio Grande Valley. ValleyCentral spoke with Texas U.S. House District 34 Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) and U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of District 15 (R) who watched from the capitol. We asked both of them what they made of the event as a new era begins. Gonzalez had his take on the inauguration from his side of the aisle.
Inside Valley Politics: Rep. Vicente Gonzalez address issues faced in new congress

Jan 11, 2025 | valleycentral.com | Frank McCaffrey

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s episode of Inside Valley Politics, in an exclusive interview, Senator Ted Cruz talks with us about securing the border. He also addresses inflation as well as SpaceX and the possibility of colonizing Mars. Plus, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez also speaks about what the US House is faced with in the 119th Congress. He also talks about President-elect Donald Trump’s role in the fight against inflation.