Local Election News

Early voting starts today; see what's on the ballot and where to cast yours

WHERE TO VOTE EARLY Alamo (see “City of Alamo” listing) Donna >> Amigos Del Valle 1408 Silver Ave., Donna Edinburg >> Firemen’s Training Room 210 W. McIntyre, Edinburg >> UTPA Wellness Center 1201 W....... Full story

Hidalgo County to spend $385,000 to keep providing election equipment to cities

Elizabeth Findell

EDINBURG — Elections administrators in several local cities breathed sighs of relief Tuesday after the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted to purchase new voting machines. The decision allows cities and school districts to maintain the...... Full story

Bachmann, Perry talk jobs at Iowa GOP fundraiser

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Black Hawk County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner in Waterloo, Iowa, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011.

Thomas Beaumont

WATERLOO, Iowa — The two fastest-rising stars in the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination worked to broaden their appeal Sunday in Iowa. Michele Bachmann, fresh off her win in a closely watched test vote, portrayed herself as...... Full story

Hidalgo County Elections Administrator applicants resumes

Name, city of residence, type of most recent completed degree, major, college, current employer Alanis, Rene Everardo - McAllen, bachelor's, petroleum engineering, University of Texas-Austin, retired in 2003 Alvarado, Martha Isel - Alamo,...... Full story