Local Elections

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For more than 22 years, Hidalgo Mayor John David Franz served as the public face of his city. His announcement in February that he would step down after failing to repair a rift with political rivals opened the door for change. And after a record...... Full story

SAN JUAN — Even the children were defending their political territory Saturday in San Juan. “Beat it,” yelled Hector Sloss, 12, to another child who had crossed to the other slate’s side of the City Hall lawn as they waited...... Full story

MISSION — Sharyland school board incumbent Suzanne “Suzie” Peña should easily win her re-election bid, fellow candidates Fernando “Fred” Ramirez and Eduardo “Eddie” Montalvo said early Saturday. But...... Full story

DONNA — Councilwoman Irene Muñoz’s camp took a “so far, so good” approach early Saturday evening when they learned they had won 43 of 47 absentee votes cast in the City Council election. “I wonder why they...... Full story

LA VILLA — Mayor Hector Elizondo narrowly won re-election Saturday night, allowing him to continue work on a project he says will aid the city’s growth. Preliminary results had Elizondo winning by a scant 26-vote margin over his...... Full story

EDINBURG — What’s in a last name? It was the compelling question in Edinburg, where J.R. Betancourt comfortably beat his in-law, Rene Palacios, in a council race that divided the city’s premier political family. Preliminary...... Full story

MISSION — One incumbent on the Mission City Council will keep his seat, while another 12-year veteran of the council will hang up his hat after Saturday’s municipal elections. Ruben Plata defeated his opponent, political newcomer Rene...... Full story

DonnaPlace 2Joey Garza 983 Place 4Irene Munoz 847Joe Garcia 813 EdinburgCouncilmember Place 2J.R. Betancourt 2,330René Palacios 1,229 Escobares City Commission Race Roberto L. Naranjo (incumbent) 145Gloria Escobar-Alvarez (incumbent)...... Full story

Donna: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. >> Amigos del Valle, 1408 Silver Ave.—All precincts Edinburg: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. >> Edinburg Fireman’s Training Room, 212 W. McIntyre St. Precincts: 30, 105, 109 >> Lincoln Elementary...... Full story

Donna:Place 2:JOEY GARZAAge: 39Time in city: 39 yearsEducation: Bachelor’s in English from the University of Texas-Pan AmericanProfession: Teacher at Solis Middle SchoolExperience: Councilman 2009-presentSlate: Independent Place 4:IRENE...... Full story

Voting times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: City Hall, 4829 Old Highway 83   Board of Aldermen  Name: Roberto L. Naranjo (incumbent) Has lived in Escobares for: 72 years Age: 72 Occupation: Retired as a teacher, athletic director and...... Full story

Voting times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Old Ringgold Elementary School, Ft. Ringgold Campus Mayor Name: Ruben Villarreal (incumbent) Has lived in Rio Grande City for: 49 years Age: 49 Occupation: Part-owner of Grande Butane Company Inc. Previous...... Full story

Voting times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Granjeno City Hall 6603 S. Farm-to-Market Road 494 Name: Vicente Garza Jr.  Age: 28 Has lived in Granjeno for: 27 years Occupation: Sheriff’s deputy Previous political experience: Mayor...... Full story

Voting times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting Locations:  Northeast Pct.: precincts 9 and 103 - Bryan Elementary School Cafeteria, 1300 Elm Drive Southeast Pct.: precincts 10, 82 and 102 - Castro Elementary School Cafeteria, 200 S. Mayberry...... Full story