Roberto H. Gonzalez
Sheriff Eddie Guerra Highlights Crime Reduction and Courthouse Security Upgrades
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González Texas Border Business Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra highlighted public safety progress during the 2025 State of the County Address,...
Commissioner Ever Villarreal Highlights Mobility, Health, and Recreation in Precinct 3
Ever Villarreal. Photo By Roberto Hugo González Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González Texas Border Business Precinct 3 Commissioner Ever Villarreal emphasized road expansions, new health facilities,...
Commissioner Eddie Cantu Emphasizes Parks, Trails, and Youth Programs in Precinct 2
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González Texas Border Business Precinct 2 Commissioner Eddie Cantu highlighted trails, parks, youth programs, and infrastructure projects during the 2025 Hidalgo...
Commissioner Ellie Torres Showcases Health, Parks, and Infrastructure Progress in Precinct 4
Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres highlighted major public health, infrastructure, and quality-of-life projects during her remarks at the 2025 Hidalgo County State of the County Address, saying her team is focused on building “a stronger, more vibrant precinct.
Commissioner David Fuentes Highlights Water, Roads, and Parks in Precinct 1
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González Texas Border Business Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes used the 2025 Hidalgo County State of the County Address to spotlight...
Drainage District Chief Raul E. Sesin Outlines Major Flood Control and Water Projects
At the 2025 Hidalgo County State of the County Address, Raul E. Sesin, general manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, outlined significant progress in flood control while emphasizing innovative solutions to long-standing water challenges.
Judge Cortez Highlights Finances, Infrastructure, and Regional Growth in 2025 State of the County
For the first time in more than a decade, Hidalgo County delivered a State of the County address on October 8, 2025, at the McAllen Convention Center, in an event hosted by RioPlex, LLC.
Tariffs Reshape U.S. Trade Strategies, Expert Says
Industries most exposed to rising costs, according to Torres, include those tied to Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs. “Steel, aluminum and copper products and products that contain these metals, automobiles and auto parts, Chinese-origin products, and non-USMCA originating products that are subject to IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs” face the greatest vulnerabilities, he noted.
Texas Agriculture Sounds Alarm as H-2A Challenges Mount
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, says the H-2A agricultural worker visa program is collapsing under its own weight.
Sen. Adam Hinojosa highlights tax relief, water solutions, and health care access
At the McAllen Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon on October 3, 2025, Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R–District 27) outlined what he described as major achievements of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on property tax relief, regional water management, and health care access.

























